Discover Maine's rugged coastline and majestic mountain ranges for the first time, and you'll cherish the area's natural beauty forever. The Greater Portland area has a fortunate geography: it is situated on the beautiful Maine coast in close proximity to the state's rugged interior. Stay in the city and you'll find yourself on a peninsula that juts out Casco Bay or go day-tripping to the mountains of Western Maine and you'll discover quintessential New England characteristics and natural resources just 45 minutes away. Whether your preference is hiking or skiing in the foothills of the White Mountains, sunbathing on Maine's warm, sandy beaches, or sailing the lovely Atlantic, Portland is at the heart of scenic Maine.
Scenic Drives & Coastal Tours
Nestled between Maine's forest-covered mountains and spectacular rugged coast, Portland is a rough-hewn gem of New England. The state's classic coastal lighthouses and crashing waves are the perfect backdrop for a sightseeing junket along the coast in any season of the year. While summer drives folks yearning for fresh sea air to the beaches, autumn brings vibrant colors and turns Maine into New England's favorite leaf-peeping destination, where fall foliage is unrivaled along rural back roads and provides a colorful canopy to seaside villages.
Sightseeing or Hiking, Maine's Coastal Beauty Shines
Maine mountain ranges, with Katahdin as their crowing jewel, provide a stunning backdrop and unmatched hiking excursions for anyone who loves the outdoors. Kayak in and around our many islands, bicycle up and down the beautiful coastline, watch the sailboats in Portland Harbor, or take in the sunset on Casco Bay. The variety of day trips and vacation getaways in Greater Portland are exhaustive - the striking Maine coast provides the scenic frame to it all.