Experience Maine
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Biddeford Spotlight: Live Near Award-Winning Restaurants, Beaches and More
With recent features in Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, and a day trip “gourmet getaway” guide from Boston Magazine, the secret is out about Biddeford. Now a trendy food destination with gorgeous beaches, this former mill town on the Saco River is becoming a culinary mecca and even has stunning oceanfront homes for sale.
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Special Event: Maine Real Estate Outlook at Damariscotta’s Lincoln Theater
The public is invited to attend our upcoming Maine Real Estate Outlook and Community Appreciation Event, hosted at the Lincoln Theater by Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty in Damariscotta on Thursday, July 13. Originally built in 1870, the Lincoln Theater has undergone renovations, preserving its architectural charm while incorporating modern amenities and we are delighted to showcase this historic venue.
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Summer Festivals & Maine Events to Enjoy in July
We’ve compiled some great events and festivals happening this month across the state to celebrate summer, from the Moxie Festival in Lisbon, the iconic Yarmouth Clam Festival, and the Maine Renaissance Faire.
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Summer Festivals & Maine Events to Enjoy in June
We’ve compiled some great events and festivals happening this month across the state to celebrate the warm weather, from the Maine Oyster Festival in Freeport, to the Strawberry Festival in South Berwick, to the iconic Windjammer Festival in Boothbay Harbor.
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Beautiful Maine Gardens & Arboretums
April showers bring May flowers, they say! We bet all of this rainy spring weather will bring a blooming May to Maine. We are showcasing picturesque gardens and arboretums throughout the state for an idyllic family outing or Mother’s Day trip. From the famed Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay to the Asticou Azalea Garden on Mount Desert Island, there are many gardens to visit in Maine for perfect spring day trips.
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Celebrate Spring at Maine’s Beautiful State Parks
With warm weather arriving this week, we are celebrating Maine’s incredible system of 32 state parks across the state as a great way to get outside. Maine’s state parks and public lands range from sandy beaches along the coast to hiking mountain summits and exploring waterfalls. With a purchase of a State Park Pass, you can visit these beautiful places year-round and support our public lands and parks.
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Where to Celebrate Maine Maple Sunday
Always held on the fourth Sunday in March, Maine Maple Sunday on March 26 is a statewide celebration of our sweet treat with more than 100 participating sugarhouses offering demonstrations, tastings, tours, and even games. Many even host events all weekend long.
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Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Maine
Looking for a place to celebrate the Irish holiday this weekend? We’ve highlighted some notable Irish pubs throughout the state to stop in for a Guinness and traditional Irish foods.
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Fall in Love with Winter in Maine: Night Skiing, Snow Tubing & More
It’s the season of love and we invite you to celebrate our beautiful state this winter by trying fun snow-themed activities. Beyond the more well-known pastimes of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, you can try night skiing on an ordinary weeknight after work, snow tubing, fat biking, snowmobiling, and more! Now that we are past the sub-zero temps of last week and snow is blanketing most of the state, it’s time to get back outside.
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The Kennebunks Paint the Town Red in February with Special Events
Throughout the month of February, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport “Paint the Town Red” with a festive and romantic atmosphere packed with events celebrating the season of love. Shops and restaurants embrace the red theme with vibrant window displays and offer “red tag” and “red plate” sales and specials, including an ice party, watercolor and candle-making classes, dining in ice shacks, and more.