EXPLORE THE CITY
Make it a trip of a lifetime! There are so many things to do in Maine, get out and enjoy it!
We’ve curated some daily itineraries to check out some sites around Portland and throughout Maine.
Acadia National Park Itinerary (Full Day)
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Park Loop Road: Sand Beach → Ocean Path → Thunder Hole → Otter Cliffs
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Jordan Pond: shoreline walk or South Bubble to Bubble Rock; lunch at Jordan Pond House or picnic
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Bass Harbor Head Light
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Optional: Cadillac Mountain summit (timed vehicle pass in season)
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Lobster rolls/pounds: Thurston’s or Beal’s (backup: Trenton Bridge)
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Optional stroll in Bar Harbor before heading back
Midcoast Towns + Lighthouse Loop Itinerary (Full Day) 
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Freeport: L.L. Bean Flagship Campus (morning or on the return)
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Wiscasset: Red’s Eats for the classic lobster roll
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Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (Bristol)
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Owls Head Light (near Rockland)
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McLoons Lobster Shack (South Thomaston)
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Rockland: Breakwater walk to the lighthouse or Farnsworth Art Museum
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Camden: harbor stroll and Mount Battie overlook in Camden Hills State Park
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Optional: L.L. Bean stop if skipped earlier
Freeport Loop (1/2 Day) 
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L.L. Bean Campus
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Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park Coastal Trails
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Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster
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Return to Portland
Here are a few websites to help you plan your own outings:
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Visit Portland
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Visit Maine (Greater Portland & Casco Bay)
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Portland Downtown (shops, dining, events)
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Casco Bay Lines (island ferries, schedules)
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Maine Trail Finder (best for local hikes/parks)
Maine Traveler Pro Tips:
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Tides matter. Rocks get slick; don’t turn your back on waves.
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Seasonal hours are real—check open times for museums and restaurants
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Cadillac Mountain requires a timed vehicle pass in peak months; reserve ahead.
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Traffic on US‑1 builds midday—early starts pay off.
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Cell service can be spotty in these areas. Save maps offline or print hard copies in advance.
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Park passes may be required at some locations
