One of the best places to unwind and connect with nature is Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. The charming seaside village of Boothbay Harbor is an oasis to experience a truly unplugged lifestyle. 3| Boothbay Harbor Boothbay Harbor / Photo Credit: Stacia Gorelov – Visit Midcoast Reminder: Red’s Eats only opens from mid-April through Columbus Day. Below, we have included a map of Maine’s coastline for you to follow along. Route 1 is one of the most scenic drives in Maine, dotted with tiny picturesque towns along the way. Looking for inspiration for similiar road trips in other parts of the US? Check out our guide for the ultimate Miami to Key West Road Trip! Route 1 that will blow your mind away in the Midcoast Maine and DownEast Acadia regions. From south to north, we highlighted some of the best coastal towns along U.S. Untouched dramatic scenery, amazingly fresh seafood, and unbelievably friendly people are just a few good reasons to stop on your coastal drive from Portland Maine to Bar Harbor. Planning a trip to Maine? While Acadia National Park, Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine garner most of the attention, there are plenty of hidden gems along the coastline waiting to be explored. Please see our disclosure page for more details.
For the best pony views, cross over on a bike to the Maryland side of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.This site uses affiliate links and we may earn a small commission when you use our links and make a purchase without incurring additional fee yourself. The quaint beauty of Chincoteague includes trails for hiking, beaches, and a red and white lighthouse. Still others say they are runaways from mainland farmers. Others claim they were left long ago by pirates. Some say they are descendants of Spanish horses shipwrecked en route to Peru in the 17th century. No one really knows how this population of horses came to be, though there are competing theories. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department holds the event, and it consists of a pony swim-in which the animals cross the Assateague Channel-and a pony auction. Visitors flock to the island annually for the Pony Penning that has been held since 1925. This coastal town is all about the wildlife-specifically its wild horses. You won't find bustling boardwalks, sleek hotels, or grids of cars with clunky bike racks trapped in traffic in Chincoteague. Gray Malin photographed it for his recent project on Boston.Ĭhincoteague, VA Joesboy/Getty Chincoteague, Virginia (And it didn’t hurt that the light hit it just so.) A replica was built promptly following the historic Blizzard of 1978, which destroyed the original. Rockport is also beloved by art history buffs: it is home to Motif Number 1, a fishing shack with the superlative “the most-often painted building in America.” It was built in 1840, and was a popular subject because it represented New England’s nautical character. Forty miles north of Boston, the town has a can't-miss natural gem in Halibut Point State Park, from which visitors can spot Maine in the distance 80 miles away. There are many towns worth visiting, but Rockport is a favorite among travelers. Many a good film has been filmed here as well, such as Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island and Kenneth Lonergan’s Manchester-by-the-Sea. The coastal region is known for its excellent seafood, beautiful beaches, and historic landmarks. The North Shore, a group of towns in Greater Boston, is a culturally important swath of Massachusetts. Rockport, MA Trevor Meunier/Getty Rockport, Massachusetts
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