Beautiful Maine Road Trip Plan

From Portland to the Highlands, Acadia to Lobster towns, ideas and itinerary for the best of Maine.

Start your Maine road trip in Portland. It's easy to fly into from most East Coast and Midwest cities.

Spending a few days in Portland, Maine is a great way to begin this vacation plan.

Head west into the Highlands on your Maine road trip!

This area includes waterfalls, covered bridges and hiking. In winter this is ski territory, but the rest of the year it's dreamy New England.

Continue your Maine road trip DownEast to Acadia National Park.

One of Maine's most iconic places to visit, Acadia is full of things to do and beautiful sights.

Make your way through MidCoast Maine on your road trip.

MidCoast Maine is full of small towns with charm, lighthouses and unique places to stay.

One of the best parts of a Maine road trip is the lobster.

Whether you are there for Lobsterfest in Rockland, Maine or just stopping by a lobster shack, you'll love it!

Plan a Puffin and Whale Watching tour out of Port Clyde or Boothbay Harbor.

Wildlife is an essential part of a Maine road trip. A day for guided tours is a must!

Maine might be famous for moose, but the marine life is incredible.

Humpback, fin, minke whales and more can be seen just off the coast.

Finish your Maine road trip with the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

Beautiful gardens and the famous Thomas Dambo trolls make it fun for everyone.

Check out the full itinerary and tips to plan your own Maine road trip!

Weeklong travel plan with things to do and where to stay.