Maine

Ease into the slow pace of sea-swept Maine, at the USA’s northeastern tip: begin with Portland’s food scene, head north to Rockland, with its world-class museums, and sail around Penobscot Bay. Finally, lace your boots for walks in Acadia National Park.

With a rocky coastline and granite peaks and everything in between, Maine boasts two stunning federally protected lands. But while Acadia National Park and Katahdin Woods and Waters offer one-of-a-kind experiences, the Pine Cone State is also home to 32 incredibly beautiful state parks, from Presque Isle to Saco.

Maine comes by the nickname “Vacationland” honestly – the large, scenic New England state only has about 1.4 million residents, but welcomes more than 15 million visitors per year, most seeking a mix of outdoor adventures and top-notch seafood, like lobster rolls and oysters.

Come for the lobster and lighthouses, stay for the granite peaks and tranquil woodlands. With the slogan, “the way life should be,” Maine is a place that will capture your heart.

Maine has long been a getaway for travelers trying to beat the summer heat and indulge in fresh seafood like lobster rolls and raw oysters. The northeastern-most state has 3478 miles of glorious coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, with a lovely mix of flat sandy beaches and dramatic rocky cliffs dashed by whitecaps.

When you've got 3500 miles of sand and granite shoreline, studded with fishing villages, forts, lighthouses, lobster shacks, islands and Acadia National Park, you gotta show it all off, right? That's how Maine hooks you in.