30 days in Maine Itinerary

Bethel is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Bethel side-trips: Oxford Casino (in Oxford), Black Mountain of Maine (in Rumford) and Bridgton (Gallery 302 & Shawnee Peak). And it doesn't end there: fly down the slopes at Sunday River Ski Resort, get all the equipment you need at Carters XC Ski Ctr., relax in the rural setting at High View Farm, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Mount Abram.

To see maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Bethel trip site.

Rabat, Morocco to Bethel is an approximately 22-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Rabat to Bethel is minus 5 hours. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Rabat in January: high temperatures in Bethel hover around -3°C and lows are around -17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Rangeley.

Rangeley is a town in Franklin County, Maine, USA. The population was 1,168 at the 2010 census. Explore Rangeley's surroundings by going to Stanley Museum (in Kingfield), Titcomb Mountain (in Farmington) and Bigelow Brewing Company (in Skowhegan). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Saddleback, tee off at Sugarloaf Mountain, hit the slopes at Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, and take in the awesome beauty at Bald Mountain.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Rangeley trip itinerary maker site.

Drive from Bethel to Rangeley in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. February in Rangeley sees daily highs of -1°C and lows of -17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to drive to Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bar Harbor: Cole Land Transportation Museum (in Bangor), Black Bear Brewery (in Orono) and Chipman's Wharf (in Milbridge). Next up on the itinerary: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, contemplate the waterfront views at Frenchman Bay, paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, and explore the landscape on two wheels at Pedego Bar Harbor.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Bar Harbor itinerary planner.

You can drive from Rangeley to Bar Harbor in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Rangeley in February, expect somewhat warmer with lows of -11°C in Bar Harbor. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Rockland.

Rockland is a city in Knox County, Maine, in the United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Rockland: Waterville (Quarry Road Trails & Colby College Museum of Art), Jacobson Glass Studio (in Montville) and Glidden Point Oyster Farms (in Edgecomb). There's much more to do: visit a coastal fixture at Rockland Breakwater Light, explore the world behind art at Farnsworth Art Museum, hit the slopes at Camden Snow Bowl, and get a taste of the local shopping with Ed Brown's Wharfside Gallery.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Rockland trip planner.

Traveling by car from Bar Harbor to Rockland takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can go by car to Portland.

Maine's biggest and perhaps most vibrant city, Portland was established as a fishing village in 1633 and grew to become New England's largest port.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Portland: Long Sands Beach (in York Beach), Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (in Wells) and York (Nubble Lighthouse & Wiggly Bridge Distillery). Next up on the itinerary: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, get to know the fascinating history of Marginal Way Walkway, glide through natural beauty at Harris Farm Cross Country Skiing, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Goodfire Brewing Co..

For ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Portland planning tool.

Getting from Rockland to Portland by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 1°C in February, and nighttime lows around -10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.