From outdoor hot spots to cool coastal towns and culture-packed cities, these are the best places to visit in Maine. Vote for your favorites below to help us determine next year's list.

Taking into account these factors, as well as expert opinion, traveler sentiment and array of sights (among other details), U.S. News chose the best places to visit in October. Have a favorite?

If serenity is what you seek, this northern Maine yurt that operates year-round delivers. This part of the state doesn’t see as much tourism, so expect a secluded woodsy getaway. Travelers ...

Meanwhile, the savvier jet-setters among us are starting their search for the best places to travel in October. Shoulder season — the stretch of time just after a destination's peak tourist ...

As the University of Maine Fall 2024 semester closes out ... for sledding on the hill seen when accessing the south entrance. Another important place to visit for cross country skiing is the Caribou ...

There are two Dark Sky Places in Maine: Katahdin Woods and Waters National ... More than 99% of Americans live under light-polluted skies, unable to see the stars and constellations above ...

The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, light up the sky over Portland, Maine, USA, October 10, 2024, in this still image obtained from a social media video. @RobWrightImages via X/via ...