Region
Downeast & Acadia
Granite headlands, Acadia National Park, lobster boats heading out before sunrise. The classic Maine postcard — and the start of the country's first sunrise on Cadillac Mountain in winter.
Destinations
Downeast & Acadia destinations
Downeast & Acadia
Bethel
Sunday River skiing in winter, the Mahoosuc Range in summer - an all-season White Mountain foothills base camp.
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Fryeburg
The Fryeburg Fair every October - largest in New England - plus Mount Chocorua hikes and Saco River paddling all summer long.
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Presque Isle
Aroostook County's commercial heart - potato country, the University of Maine's northern campus, and Aroostook State Park.
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Caribou
Aroostook County potato country - Nylander Museum, the Caribou Country Club, and snowmobile trails all winter long.
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Houlton
Northern I-95 terminus on the New Brunswick border - Market Square, Monument Park, and the Meduxnekeag River paddle trail.
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Mars Hill
Aroostook wind-farm ridgeline - Big Rock ski area, the Potato Blossom Festival parade, and the first US spot to see sunrise.
Hotels
Where to stay in Downeast & Acadia
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Bethel
Cozy Modern Home in Bethel
Beautifully renovated 2-bedroom vacation home in central Bethel with full kitchen, garden & free parking. Minutes from Sunday River ski resort.
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Brownfield
The Hive at Blue Spruce Lodge
Spacious five-bedroom mountain cabin near Pleasant Mountain with White Mountain views, full kitchen, and outdoor fireplace. Perfect for families and groups.
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Newry
Locke Mountain D1
Four-bedroom mountain home with ski-to-door access, heated pool, and hot tub near Sunday River. Perfect for families seeking a Maine ski retreat.
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Newry
Gorgeous Sunday River Cabin
Spacious 3-bedroom cabin near Sunday River with private saltwater hot tub, fireplace, and full kitchen. Perfect for families seeking a mountain retreat.
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Bethel
Epic Views Chalet
Five-bedroom mountain chalet near Sunday River with sauna, hot tub, game room & pool. Perfect for groups and families seeking Bethel ski vacations.
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Newry
Skiing Duck Escape
Two-bedroom apartment near Sunday River with full kitchen, private entrance, and hiking access. Ideal base for ski trips in the Oxford Hills.
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Bethel
Modern Bethel Village Escape
Private vacation home in Bethel village with fireplace, full kitchen, and garden. Perfect for solo travelers and couples seeking mountain town solitude.
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Bethel
The LunaBlu Lodge Sunday River
Eight-bedroom lodge in Bethel near Sunday River. Full kitchen, fireplace, game console. Ideal for large groups and families. Mountain views, free WiFi.
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Bethel
Bethel Peak Escape
Spacious 3-bedroom vacation rental in Bethel with fireplace, full kitchen, game room, and easy access to skiing and hiking. Perfect for groups.
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Newry
Thunder Ridge Lodge
Five-bedroom mountain lodge in Newry with hot tub, fireplace, and game room. Ski access, hiking, and views. Perfect for groups and families.
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Caribou
Old Iron Inn Bed and Breakfast
Intimate B&B in Caribou with exceptional homemade breakfast, antique iron collection, and warm hosts Kevin & Kate. Perfect for couples and families.
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Lovell
The Ell
Luxurious 2-bed suite in a historic Lovell home with free parking, mountain views, and direct access to White Mountain hiking.
Restaurants
Where to eat in Downeast & Acadia
