Trips and Getaways

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1782+ words) The coast gets plenty of attention in autumn, but the real color show often starts farther inland. Head north or into the mountains and you can catch Maine’s leaves changing before many seaside towns reach their peak. Cooler nights help…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1577+ words) There is something about hearing a steam whistle in the middle of the woods that instantly gets your attention. At this quiet Maine railway, small wooden cars roll along narrow tracks while volunteers keep a remarkable piece of railroad history…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1303+ words) Pizza tastes a little different when the table is moving on railroad tracks. This Maine train excursion turns a simple ride into a food-filled outing through quiet countryside, with vintage cars adding plenty of old-school character. The special experience includes…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1683+ words) A quiet road can feel completely different once the headlights are the only thing cutting through the dark. Maine has plenty of rural routes where old stories still cling to wooded curves, lonely intersections, and stretches of road with very…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1517+ words) A plain roadside shop in Maine can hold more surprises than a flashy storefront ever could. This longtime specialty market among quiet farm country looks modest at first glance, yet the shelves inside tell a much richer story. European groceries…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1793+ words) A quiet lake weekend can feel surprisingly expensive, but Maine still has small towns where the scenery does most of the entertaining for free. Think calm water at sunrise, pine-scented trails nearby, and little downtown stops that keep the day…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1764+ words) September has a way of making the road feel more inviting, especially when the first cool mornings finally arrive. In Maine, the season brings quieter highways, crisp air, and early touches of color along wooded stretches. It is a great…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1732+ words) A crisp Maine morning, a warm drink in hand, and an antique shop glowing softly beside a leaf-covered road can make fall feel wonderfully unhurried. Old barns and historic downtown storefronts seem even more inviting beneath the changing maples, especially…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1734+ words) A good sandwich can tell you plenty about a town, especially when the recipe has survived longer than many of the buildings around it. In Maine, longtime delis and neighborhood markets still carry food traditions that stretch back decades, sometimes…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1761+ words) A good seafood shack can turn a simple coastal drive into the meal you talk about for weeks. Along the Maine coast, weathered stands and working wharves serve lobster rolls, fried clams, and plenty of other fresh catches without much…...