Discover Your Maine Thing - Maine Office of Tourism

Downeast & Acadia

Congratulations Alice K. from NJ the winner of our Explore True Maine vacation package! Her getaway to the DownEast & Acadia region will be an unforgettable experience of nature in her glory, from Acadia National Park, to the Blue Hill Peninsula, to the wonders of Passamaquoddy Bay and the inland peacefulness of Grand Lake Stream. Don't miss your chance to Discover Your Maine Thing. Register today for your chance to win one of the vacation packages below!

8 days/7 consecutive nights; 2 people. Package includes plenty of opportunities to experience all that True Maine has to offer.

Start your visit to DownEast & Acadia by visiting the Penobscot Narrows Observatory and Fort Knox where you can get a great overview (literally!) of the whole region as well as learn some history. From there explore Bucksport and enjoy your stay at the Orland House Bed and Breakfast. Take an Island Tour with the tickets you’ve been given to ride the Isle Au Haut Ferry and stop afterwards for a tea party at Nervous Nellie’s Jams and Jellies, where you can stroll around to see the unique sculptures on the grounds. From here, continue to Bar Harbor for two nights at the wonderful Blue Nose Inn. Explore Mount Desert Island and be sure to take in Maine’s Great Lumberjack Show with your tickets. Drive along the coast to Lubec for a recorded walking tour of the seaside village given by Tours of Lubec and Cobscook and then continue on to Eastport for a night at The Commons Eastport and a chance to enjoy the town and all its shops and restaurants. From there continue to Grand Lake Stream, the fishing Mecca, for a relaxing three night stay (including meals) at Weatherby’s.

Restrictions/Blackout Dates: Package valid through April 2014. Total Value of Prize/Package: $2,435

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Maine Beaches

Congratulations Arlene T. from MA the winner of our Maine Beaches vacation package. Spring, summer, winter or fall, 30+ miles of dazzling sandy beaches await you on the South coast of Maine. The Maine Beaches region offers stunning scenery, world class golf courses, shopping, arts venues and amusements for kids of any age.

5 days/4 consecutive nights; 2 people. Package includes the hidden, and not so hidden, treasures of Maine’s beaches.

Enjoy a 4-night stay at The Tides Beach Club in a King room. After checking in, set sail on a 2-hour excursion for two on the Schooner Eleanor. Breathe in the fresh air and soak up the sun before you pamper yourself, and a friend, with a spa treatment for two at the Tree Spa at Hidden Pond. After a relaxing massage, facial or whatever you’ve chosen to treat yourself to, savor the rich flavors of a dinner for two at The Tides Beach Club. After experiencing all of this, and Signature Welcome Amenities, you’ll want to stay in Maine for good.

Restrictions/Blackout Dates: Excludes 4th of July and Labor Day holiday weekends. Includes taxes and gratuities. Excludes alcohol. Total Value of Prize/Package: Estimated $2,200.

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Maine Lakes & Mountains

Ultimate Outdoor Adventure with Maine Huts & Trails. Maine’s Lakes & Mountains Region boasts ten of Maine’s highest peaks, some of the best Nordic skiing in the East and hundreds of glacial lakes. As part of this prize, delight in four breathtaking days of hut to hut adventure whether hiking, mountain biking, skiing or snowshoeing.

Maine Huts & Trails; 5 days/4 consecutive nights; 4 people. Enjoy 5 days and 4 nights of hut to hut adventure. Choose between hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing or skiing. At night, enjoy delicious home-cooked meals prepared with locally-sourced organic ingredients, warm, comfortable beds and hot showers. Maine Huts & Trails provides breathtaking possibilities for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels, ages and interests.

Trip includes one night at each of our four huts: Poplar, Flagstaff, Grand Falls, and the newest Stratton Brook. Dinner and breakfast are included each day plus shuttle to transport guests from start to finish back to car (since system is linear). Winter ski trip includes gear shuttle between huts. Lunch and equipment rentals not included.

Revel in one of the following uniquely Maine experiences:

Ski or Snowshoe from hut-to-hut in January! Begin by skiing into our newest hut at Stratton brook for your first night. On day 2, ski to our Poplar Hut and stay for the night. Day three features more skiing, where you go on to Flagstaff Hut before finally venturing on to Grant Falls Hut for your last night. On your last day, day 5, ski out to the West Forks where you will be picked up and driven back to your vehicle. Includes gear transport between huts and shuttle from finish to start.

Hike hut-to-hut in July! Hike into Stratton Brook Hut for night 1 and enjoy watching the sun set behind the mountains from the hut's porch. Hike to Poplar on day 2 passing by several sets of small waterfalls where you can jump in to cool off, continue your hike to Flagstaff on day 3. When at Flagstaff, take out one of our canoes or kayaks and spend some time on the lake. On day 4, hike to Grand Falls Hut where you spend your final night. On your last day, day 5, hike out to the West Forks. Our shuttle will pick you up and drive back to your vehicle.

Mountain Bike hut-to-hut in September! Bike into Stratton Brook Hut for your first night and enjoy a spectacular view of the Bigelow Mountain Range while the leaves are turning. Continue your ride on to Poplar for night 2, make sure to swing by and see the waterfalls! Bike up to Flagstaff on day 3 where you can rent canoes or kayaks and paddle around the cove before dinner or before you head north to Grand Falls on day 4, don’t forget to stop and check out the Grand Falls waterfall on your way. Bike out to be picked up and driven back to your vehicle on day 5.

Maine Mountain Lakes

Restrictions/ Blackout Dates: Winners can choose their season. Can be redeemed for: Winter trip anytime in January OR Summer trip anytime in July; OR Fall trip anytime in September. Total Value of Prize/ Package: $1,550

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Greater Portland & Casco Bay

Maine Foodie & Serious Shopper Getaway. Portland is perched on Casco Bay with many island and coastal communities. Celebrated for its arts and entertainment, proximity to nature and local cuisine, Maine’s largest urban area is creative, exciting and happening. Enjoy a getaway to discover the tastes and treasures of Greater Portland.

5 days/4 consecutive nights; 2 people. Package includes enjoyment of the Greater Portland region in two parts.

Your first experience will start with The Maine Foodie Package, which includes a two-night stay at the luxurious Inn by the Sea. Located on sandy Crescent Beach in Cape Elizabeth, it’s just 7 miles from Portland’s urban chic small port city. The Inn by the Sea was just selected as one of Travel & Leisure’s Top 50 U.S. destinations in 2012. When you arrive, you will find a $100 gift basket from Stonewall Kitchen waiting in your room for you to enjoy during your stay. After a leisurely stroll on the beach, taste some authentic cuisine with a dinner for two at Inn by the Sea’s ocean view Sea Glass Restaurant.

The next morning you can venture into downtown Portland and experience its celebrated culinary scene with a guided walking tour by Maine Foodie Tour. It’s complete with tastings including Vervacious Maine-made condiments, craft brewing, food and cheese artisans and restaurants. Samplings include Maine crabmeat, wild blueberry preserves, smoked seafood and the original whoopie pie. While you’re in Portland enjoy a sail for two past some of Maine’s most beautiful sights and sounds. What makes it even more amazing is that you’ll be aboard the Portland Schooner Company’s storied wooden schooner that was built in the early 20th century. You and your guest can then venture out on a guided bicycle ride with Summer Feet Cycling to five of Portland’s lighthouses. Afterward, you can cool off with a $30 gift certificate from Gelato Fiasco while you stroll the streets of Portland’s Old Port as you enjoy your favorite flavor.

Your vacation will continue in Freeport, Maine with The Serious Shopper Package. This includes two nights lodging at the Harraseeket Inn with deluxe room accommodations with a fireplace, Jacuzzi tub and dinner for two one evening in our Maine Dining Room. Full buffet breakfast is offered each morning along with afternoon tea to help you feel refreshed and relaxed. A lovely selection of fruits and cheeses and a bottle of wine are also included upon your arrival. The Harraseeket Inn will start your shopping frenzy off with a $25 gift certificate to L.L. Bean. Then FreeportUSA will complement it with a $75 gift certificate available for use at any of Freeport’s 170 outlets and one-of-a-kind shops. For when you’re famished after a day of shopping, you can spend the afternoon on a hay wagon tour and lobsterbake for 2 at Wolfe’s Neck Farm.

Restrictions/Blackout Dates: Excludes the months of July and August. Total Value of Prize/Package: $2,200.

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