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- Marcia M. RI9 contributions. Great outdoor area! Hiking, biking and eating! Camped at Hadley’s campground in our class C RV. Had shuttle service into Bar Harbor.
- Rich807. Las Vegas, NV 668 contributions. THE Quintessential Maine Experience. Narrated boat tour from a lovely ME harbor around stunning ocean scenery, to an island where they’re cooking seafood over wood-fired pans of water, & served by legit friendly folks.
- MaureenBostonMA. Boston, MA12 contributions. So Many Islands! I had no idea that Portland had so many more islands than my native Boston Harbor -- I think our guide said almost 1,000 islands!
- TRJ1963. Rochester, New York, United States 68 contributions. Best place in the world. I've been going to Monhegan Island every year for 25 years in early June.
- Peaks Island
- Chebeague Island
- Great Cranberry Island
- Monhegan
- North Haven
Portland’s waterfront is an absolute extravaganza of shopping, restaurants, and bars during the summer. But just offshore a Vacationland paradise awaits, unseen from the mainland. As the crown jewel of Casco Bay’s hundreds of islands, Peaks Island is the quintessential summer daytrip from Portland. A ferry from Casco Bay Lines can you get out to Pe...
If Peaks is the intro class to Maine Islands, Chebeague is a great next step. Chebeague is about a mile from Peaks Island, and from Evergreen Landing on Peaks you can just about make out the southernmost tip of Little Chebeague’s sandbars. Despite being so close, they couldn’t feel more different. The summer party vibe gives way to something slower...
This gorgeous Maine Island sits just across the bay from Mount Desert Island, but it’s a much slower pace. You won’t find the same amount of restaurants and places to stay on Great Cranberry Island, but you will find the most beautiful hiking trails and beaches that are the perfect place to get lost – and find your peace of mind. Accessible only by...
Once you’ve gotten a bit accustomed to Maine Islands and ferry schedules, Monhegan is a far-flung wonder of island life that’s still doable for a day trip along the Midcoast region. A small fishing community with 70 full-time residents, Monhegan is nearly 12 miles from the mainland. Nonetheless, the speedy vessel Laura B makes the run with passenge...
Four miles from the mainland, North Haven’s serrated landmass filled with coves and bays cuts Penobscot Bay into two distinct halves. Owl’s Head lies to the south west, while Deer Isle and Blue Hill Bay are north east. Vinalhaven sits just below the island, beyond the Fox Island Thoroughfare where the two islands were clearly once, long ago, connec...
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Jun 10, 2022 · Island day-trips and getaways can be ideal escapes because they often require an extra boost of effort. Daydream about the perfect summer getaway or day trip to one of these five beautiful Maine islands. By Aimee Tucker.
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Jun 6, 2022 · 1. Isle Au Haut, Knox County. Natasja Schouterden/ Flickr. Isle au Haut, Isle Au Haut, ME, USA. JR P / Flickr. Isle au Haut is one of the most remote Maine islands. Accessible only by boat via Stonington, the desire to live here requires some self-sufficiency and hard work.
The islands reachable via Casco Bay Lines ferry service out of Portland don’t just boast pine-dotted shores, protected harbors, tight-knit fishing communities, and sea life galore. They also offer a slew of activities: from hiking and biking trails to tennis and golf to fine dining and camping.
Take a hike through 200 acres of conservation land, and don’t forget to sample some of the homemade ice cream. Maine’s Magical Islands have something for everyone to enjoy. Discover all the details, including how to get to each island, as part of the Yankee Dynamic Collection: Maine.
Maine’s biggest island, Mount Desert, is the scene of the annual five-day Acadia Birding Festival, known for the variety of species that can be seen in the island’s diverse habitats, as well as the many ways to see them: guided walks, cruises, kayak and canoe tours, and van trips.
