10 TOP Things to Do in Maine August 2026

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Things to do

Boothbay: Lighthouses & Islands Harbor Cruise

£31

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

£58

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

£11

per traveller

100% of travellers recommend

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What to do in Maine

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Acadia National Park

9.8/10 (2,284 reviews)

Maine’s rugged coastline and New England culture come together in this easternmost U.S. national park on a mountainous island.

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Where to stay in Maine

Find the best Maine areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Maine

Wells Beach

Wells Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wells Beach and Crescent Beach.

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Downtown Portland

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Portland is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Cross Insurance Arena and Merrill Auditorium.

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Old Port

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Port. A stop by Cross Insurance Arena or Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal might round out your trip.

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Downtown Bar Harbor

While visiting Downtown Bar Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Village Green and Criterion Theater.

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Goose Rocks Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Goose Rocks Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Goose Rocks Beach and Fortunes Rock Beach.

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