30 days in Maine Itinerary

Bangor is a city along the Penobscot River in the U.S. Appreciate the collections at Cole Land Transportation Museum and Katahdin Cruises and Moosehead Marine Museum. Discover out-of-the-way places like Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory and Off-Road Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to Skowhegan Indian Monument (in Skowhegan), Stonington Village (in Stonington) and Greenville (Lily Bay State Park & Moosehead Lake). And it doesn't end there: stroll the grounds of Mount Hope Garden Cemetery, grab your bike and head to Penobscot River Walkway, trek along Kenduskeag Stream Heritage Trail, and don't miss a visit to Stephen King's House.

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Chattanooga to Bangor is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, Bangor is little chillier than Chattanooga - with highs of 79°F and lows of 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive to Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Take a break from the city and head to Bubble Rock and Precipice Trail. Museum-lovers will get to explore The Seal Cove Auto Museum and Somesville Historical Museum and Gardens. Venture out of the city with trips to Southwest Harbor (Wonderland Trail & Perpendicular Trail) and Ship Harbor Nature Trail (in Bass Harbor). There's lots more to do: visit a coastal fixture at Egg Rock Light, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and tee off at Pirate's Cove Miniature Golf.

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You can drive from Bangor to Bar Harbor in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in August, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Camden.

Get some historical perspective at Farnsworth Art Museum and Owls Head Lighthouse. Explore hidden gems such as Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum and Belfast Harborwalk. Venture out of the city with trips to Searsport (Penobscot Marine Museum & Moose Point State Park).

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Traveling by car from Bar Harbor to Camden takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in September, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to drive to Boothbay Harbor.

Boothbay Harbor is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. Museum-lovers will get to explore Maine State Museum and Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum. Step off the beaten path and head to Popham Beach State Park and Reid State Park. And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Boothbay Region Land Trust, take in nature's colorful creations at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, stop by Dirty Bird Pottery, and contemplate the long history of The Wilson Memorial Chapel.

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Drive from Camden to Boothbay Harbor in an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In September, daytime highs in Boothbay Harbor are 73°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can go by car to Ogunquit.

Ogunquit means "beautiful place by the sea" in the language of the Native Americans who inhabited the region long ago, and this remains an accurate description of this holiday destination today.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Portland Observatory and Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse. You'll explore and learn at Abacus and Compliments. Venture out of the city with trips to South Portland (Spring Point Shoreway & Fishing Charters & Tours), Portland Head Light (in Cape Elizabeth) and Portland (Maine Mead Works, Casco Bay, &more). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Drakes Island Beach, stroll through Goose Rocks Beach, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Agamenticus, and explore the landscape on two wheels at Beth Condon Pathway.

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You can drive from Boothbay Harbor to Ogunquit in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. September in Ogunquit sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.