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Maine Archives - Daily Life Travels https://dailylifetravels.com/category/maine/ Uncovering the Best of Connecticut and Beyond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:16:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://dailylifetravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-DLT-Ico-KM-2025-32x32.png Maine Archives - Daily Life Travels https://dailylifetravels.com/category/maine/ 32 32 Christmas at Victoria Mansion in Portland, Maine https://dailylifetravels.com/christmas-at-victoria-mansion-in-portland-maine/ https://dailylifetravels.com/christmas-at-victoria-mansion-in-portland-maine/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:28:59 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=23031 A dining room decorated for Christmas with a set dining table, green and white dishware, food, and three lit Christmas trees adorned with ornaments and lights.

A dining room decorated for Christmas with a set dining table, green and white dishware, food, and three lit Christmas trees adorned with ornaments and lights.

Christmas at Victoria Mansion is a beloved holiday tradition in Portland, Maine where the historic 19th-century home is lavishly...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/christmas-at-victoria-mansion-in-portland-maine/feed/ 4 Gardens Aglow At Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens https://dailylifetravels.com/gardens-aglow-at-coastal-maine-botanical-gardens/ https://dailylifetravels.com/gardens-aglow-at-coastal-maine-botanical-gardens/#comments Sat, 08 Nov 2025 23:41:39 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=23034 Illuminated trees and a large face sculpture adorned with colorful lights reflect on the water surface at night, capturing the magic of New England holidays.

Illuminated trees and a large face sculpture adorned with colorful lights reflect on the water surface at night, capturing the magic of New England holidays.

Each winter, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens transforms into a sparkling wonderland during its annual Gardens Aglow event. Thousands of...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/gardens-aglow-at-coastal-maine-botanical-gardens/feed/ 4 24 Hours In Lubec, Maine And Campobello Island In Canada https://dailylifetravels.com/24-hours-in-lubec-maine-and-campobello-island-in-canada/ https://dailylifetravels.com/24-hours-in-lubec-maine-and-campobello-island-in-canada/#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:03:23 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=21698 A red and white striped lighthouse stands next to a white building with a porch, surrounded by grass and trees under a clear blue sky.

A red and white striped lighthouse stands next to a white building with a porch, surrounded by grass and trees under a clear blue sky.

I recently took a very brief trip to Lubec, Maine. This was a quick stop that was a part...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/24-hours-in-lubec-maine-and-campobello-island-in-canada/feed/ 8 Why You Should Visit Acadia National Park In September https://dailylifetravels.com/why-you-should-visit-acadia-national-park-in-september/ https://dailylifetravels.com/why-you-should-visit-acadia-national-park-in-september/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2025 02:46:07 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=21361 Breathtaking view from a mountain overlooking islands and lake in travel adventure scene.

Breathtaking view from a mountain overlooking islands and lake in travel adventure scene.

September is one of the best times to visit Acadia National Park. You’ve got cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/why-you-should-visit-acadia-national-park-in-september/feed/ 9 16 Lighthouses To Check Out In Maine https://dailylifetravels.com/16-lighthouses-to-check-out-in-maine/ https://dailylifetravels.com/16-lighthouses-to-check-out-in-maine/#respond Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:46:27 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=19597 A haunted lighthouse stands on the rocky New England coastline next to a weathered house, overlooking the calm sea under a cloudy sky.

A haunted lighthouse stands on the rocky New England coastline next to a weathered house, overlooking the calm sea under a cloudy sky.

Maine has no shortage of lighthouses to visit and this is by no means an all-inclusive list. This list...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/16-lighthouses-to-check-out-in-maine/feed/ 0 Visiting Monhegan Island in Maine https://dailylifetravels.com/visiting-monhegan-island-in-maine/ https://dailylifetravels.com/visiting-monhegan-island-in-maine/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2025 02:01:09 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=20499 A white house and a stone lighthouse with a red roof stand atop a green, tree-covered hill under a clear blue sky.

A white house and a stone lighthouse with a red roof stand atop a green, tree-covered hill under a clear blue sky.

Monhegan Island, located 10 miles off the coast of Maine, is a remote destination known for its natural beauty,...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/visiting-monhegan-island-in-maine/feed/ 10 Taking a Puffin Cruise With Hardy Boat Cruises in Maine https://dailylifetravels.com/taking-a-puffin-cruise-with-hardy-boat-cruises-in-maine/ https://dailylifetravels.com/taking-a-puffin-cruise-with-hardy-boat-cruises-in-maine/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:20:28 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=19486 An Atlantic puffin swims on the surface of the ocean, surrounded by rippling blue water and small splashes.

An Atlantic puffin swims on the surface of the ocean, surrounded by rippling blue water and small splashes.

There’s nothing quite like getting to see a puffin in person. Hardy Boat Cruises’ puffin cruise out of New...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/taking-a-puffin-cruise-with-hardy-boat-cruises-in-maine/feed/ 10 Discover the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens https://dailylifetravels.com/coastal-maine-botanical-gardens/ https://dailylifetravels.com/coastal-maine-botanical-gardens/#respond Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:51:01 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=14498

A large wooden troll statue in the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Maine, lies a hidden oasis of natural beauty and tranquility: the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/coastal-maine-botanical-gardens/feed/ 0 Top 17 Things To Do In Bar Harbor Maine https://dailylifetravels.com/things-to-do-in-bar-harbor/ https://dailylifetravels.com/things-to-do-in-bar-harbor/#respond Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:13:26 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=13379

Discover the best things to do in Bar Harbor, Maine. This charming coastal town offers more than lobster rolls and scenic ocean views.]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/things-to-do-in-bar-harbor/feed/ 0 Portland Head Light in Maine https://dailylifetravels.com/portland-head-light-in-maine/ https://dailylifetravels.com/portland-head-light-in-maine/#respond Fri, 23 Dec 2022 14:18:02 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=11090

Looking for something to do while you're in Portland, Maine? Check out Portland Head Light! This lighthouse is the most photographed lighthouse in the United States! It's also the oldest lighthouse in Maine!]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/portland-head-light-in-maine/feed/ 0