Maine · 4 to 5 days · about 280 miles

Harbor Inns of the Maine Coast

Lobster towns, sea captains' houses and Acadia.

Route 1 follows the Maine coast past working harbors, lighthouses and shingled villages. Short drives between inns leave time for the water, and the trip ends in Acadia, where the mountains meet the sea.

Where to stay, night by night

1. Stop 1 · 1 night

   Kennebunkport, ME

   Classic coastal inns along the river and beaches.

   Our pick: Hidden Pond

   Also worth a look: Cape Arundel Inn

   Boutique inns in KennebunkportPrivate homes on Vrbo

2. Stop 2 · 2 nights

   Camden, ME

   Harbor views and sailing in a postcard town.

   Our pick: Camden Harbour Inn

   Also worth a look: Whitehall Camden

   Boutique inns in CamdenPrivate homes on Vrbo

3. Stop 3 · 2 nights

   Bar Harbor, ME

   Gateway to Acadia with oceanfront stays.

   Our pick: Bar Harbor Inn

   Also worth a look: West Street Hotel

   Boutique inns in Bar HarborPrivate homes on Vrbo

When to go

June to mid-October; September is calmer and still warm.

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