Maine boasts rocky coastlines, quiet coastal villages, scenic mountains, lakes and forests. Of the 95 roads in the United States designated as National Scenic Byways, four are in Maine.
Tour Acadia Byway, from Trenton to Bar Harbor, through Acadia National Park and historic Bar Harbor. Enjoy views of Maine's coastline and maritime forests.
See lots of moose on Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway from Lakewood to Sandy Bay. Stop in Bingham at North Country Rivers to whitewater raft, hike or camp.
Travel the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway from Houghton to Smalls Falls and stop along the way for boating, golfing, hiking, skiing and other activities.
This byway runs 27 miles along the Downeast Maine coastline, from Waukeag to Prospect Harbor. See historic lighthouses on this route. Stop along the way to learn about lobstering as local lobster boats bring in their catch.
Autumn is the time to see colorful New England foliage or visit an apple orchard in Maine. Fly-fishing is also good at this time of year. Ride a horse-drawn sleigh in winter.
Maine has 6,000 lakes and ponds and 32,000 miles of rivers in addition to its 3,500 miles of coastline. Fish, camp, hike, play golf or look for seashells.
