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Updated 3\/11\/21<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Note:\u00a0 This article contains affiliate links that might help us earn a small commission at no cost to you.\u00a0 See our disclosure policy<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Best Time to Visit Maine: A Seasonal Guide<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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So, you are thinking of going to Maine?\u00a0 Happy planning!\u00a0 I think that you\u2019ll find that there is so much to see and do on a Maine vacation that it can be hard to whittle down your list.\u00a0 A good place to start might be this list of the top-ranked attractions based on 7 \u201cmust-do\u201d lists with 50 different suggestions:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Acadia National Park\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td>
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Boothbay Harbor<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td>
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Maine Art Museum Trail<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td>
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Cruising Coastal Maine (windjammer, whale-watching, puffin tour)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td>
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Old Orchard Beach and Pier<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td>
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Source:\u00a0 H+A Best Things to Do in Maine Spreadsheet<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A key factor in having a \u201cquintessential experience\u201d in Maine, however, is knowing <\/span>when<\/b> to go.\u00a0 Because Maine\u2019s top attractions are beloved by outdoor adventurists and artists alike, the weather could have a significant impact on the best time to visit Maine.\u00a0 Therefore, I have created four short summaries below that identify seasonally-specific major attractions or factors that might help you pick the right month, week, or weekend for your next visit.\u00a0 If you just need a quick summary, however, see the Seasonal Timeline For Popular Attractions in Maine<\/a> below.<\/span><\/p>

Before you pick your dates, zoom out on the following map to get an idea of the driving distances between major attractions (black pins).\u00a0 When you’re ready to make some plans, zoom in and toggle the “Interest Areas” square to see highlighted areas with restaurants, sights, nightlife, shopping, and transit lines.\u00a0 Finally, the filters will give you helpful hotel, Vrbo, and “experience” prices based on your budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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