8 days in Maine Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): examine the collection at Owls Head Transportation Museum, enjoy the sea views from Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum, and then see the interesting displays at Fawcetts Art/Antiques Toy Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at Farnsworth Art Museum, stop by Maine State Prison Store, and then get a new perspective on nature at Maine State Museum.

To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Rockland itinerary app.

Valparaiso to Rockland is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Valparaiso in November, with highs in Rockland at 47°F and lows at 30°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Bar Harbor.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): get engrossed in the history at Somesville Historical Museum and Gardens, tour the pleasant surroundings at Precipice Trail, then hike along Great Head Trail, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas. On your second day here, tour the pleasant surroundings at Gorham Mountain Trail, walk around Village Green, and then explore the landscape on two wheels at Pedego Bar Harbor.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Bar Harbor trip planner.

Traveling by car from Rockland to Bar Harbor takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November in Bar Harbor, expect temperatures between 46°F during the day and 30°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to go by car to South Portland.

Step off the beaten path and head to Fishing Charters & Tours and Reid State Park. Get in touch with nature at Popham Beach State Park and Maine Wildlife Park.

For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read South Portland tour itinerary planning site.

Getting from Bar Harbor to South Portland by car takes about 3.5 hours. November in South Portland sees daily highs of 49°F and lows of 30°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.