Trip Ideas

Is it a charge down the ski slopes by day and put your feet up by the fire after a soak in an outdoor hot tub sort of vacation you are imagining?

Or, is your dream weekend getaway itinerary a tad more metro—think outstanding museums, upscale shopping at designer outlets, and fine dining at a nationally-revered restaurant?

No matter how you define your perfect vacation, you’ll find it here in Maine. The state offers itineraries for every interest.

Want to bust out of the winter doldrums? Grab your skis or snowboard and head to the western hills where you’ll find wide open trails carpeted in fresh powder, and plenty of other activities ranging from fine dining to fireworks and snow tubing to swing music.

In the mood to celebrate a special milestone with your sweetie? Sneak away to a coastal bed and breakfast for a weekend of rest, relaxation and romance complete with a crackling fire, horse drawn sleigh rides and decadent desserts made for sharing.

How about an energizing weekend of painting the town with your friends? Shop till you drop by day, hit a trendy restaurant and then check out a hot new club where you can dance the night away in Portland, one of the nation’s most vibrant cities.

Or sometimes you simply want to get away from it all and there’s no better place than Maine for that. Strap on some snowshoes and set out under the stars for a moonlight walk; curl up with a good book and a rich cup of cocoa in front of a regal fireplace; or surrender your stress at a downtown spa.

Whether you are looking for chills and thrills, rest and relaxation, or something in between, it must be Maine.