Highest-rated things to do in Maine by visitors

When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.

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Indeed, even if you've lived in Maine your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Maine reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.

compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Maine using data from . Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.

Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Maine, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.

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#30. Jordan Pond

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,304 reviews)
- City: Acadia National Park Mount Desert Island
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#29. Shore Path

- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,021 reviews)
- City: Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island
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#28. Walker's Point

- Rating: 4.4/5 (817 reviews)
- City: Kennebunkport Kennebunks
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#27. Portland Museum of Art

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,586 reviews)
- City: Portland
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#26. Champlain Mountain & Beehive Loop Trail

- Rating: 4.8/5 (608 reviews)
- City: Acadia National Park Mount Desert Island Ma
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#25. Ocean Trail

- Rating: 4.7/5 (988 reviews)
- City: Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island
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#24. Sand Beach

- Rating: 4.5/5 (939 reviews)
- City: Acadia National Park Mount Desert Island
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#23. Cabbage Island

- Rating: 4.8/5 (519 reviews)
- City: Boothbay Harbor
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#22. Ogunquit Playhouse

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,074 reviews)
- City: Ogunquit
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#21. Wells Beach

- Rating: 4.5/5 (970 reviews)
- City: Wells
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#20. Victoria Mansion

- Rating: 4.5/5 (829 reviews)
- City: Portland
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#19. Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal

- Rating: 4.6/5 (716 reviews)
- City: Portland
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#18. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

- Rating: 4.8/5 (899 reviews)
- City: New Harbor
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#17. Schoodic Peninsula

- Rating: 4.8/5 (542 reviews)
- City: Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island
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#16. Land Bridge to Bar Island

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,402 reviews)
- City: Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island
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#15. Stephen King's House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (303 reviews)
- City: Bangor
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#14. Old Orchard Beach

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1,584 reviews)
- City: Old Orchard Beach
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#13. Park Loop Road

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,627 reviews)
- City: Acadia National Park Mount Desert Island
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#12. Allagash Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,199 reviews)
- City: Portland
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#11. Mount Desert Island

- Rating: 4.9/5 (2,960 reviews)
- City: Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island
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#10. Perkins Cove

- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,510 reviews)
- City: Ogunquit
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#9. Old Port

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,312 reviews)
- City: Portland
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#8. Mount Battie

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,844 reviews)
- City: Camden
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#7. Ogunquit Beach

- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,265 reviews)
- City: Ogunquit
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#6. Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,784 reviews)
- City: not available
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#5. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

- Rating: 4.9/5 (2,093 reviews)
- City: Boothbay
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#4. Portland Head Light

- Rating: 4.8/5 (2,492 reviews)
- City: Cape Elizabeth
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#3. Acadia National Park

- Rating: 4.8/5 (2,411 reviews)
- City: Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island
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#2. Cadillac Mountain

- Rating: 4.8/5 (3,779 reviews)
- City: Acadia National Park Mount Desert Island
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#1. Marginal Way

- Rating: 4.9/5 (5,481 reviews)
- City: Ogunquit
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

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