8 Unforgettable Tours Everyone In Maine Should Take At Least Once
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It’s summer in Maine and that means rest and relaxation. Even if you don’t have the luxury of being a school-aged kid on summer vacation, there’s something about the warmer weather that makes things feel a little bit less hurried. So, instead of spending your free time creating the perfect day out in Maine, consider taking one of these tours. They’ll handle all the logistics for you so you can simply show up. And, you’ve got the added bonus of winning an award for best host when friends and family come to visit!
This special train in Phillips Maine gives visitors the chance to explore Maine's longest two-foot narrow gauge steam railroad. Tours take place between from Memorial Day and early fall. Tickers are $6 for ages 13 and older. For more information on available dates click here.
Also known as the Morse-Libby Mansion, this historic landmark was built in 1860 as a summer house for a hotelier. It has been identified as one of the best, original examples of an Italianate Villa-styled brick and brownstone town house in the United States. The last of the Libby family moved out in 1928, but the home was purchased to be preserved as a museum. It opened in 1941 to serve this purpose. Tours operate often and you can even coordinate your visit with a trip through the house based on a specific theme. For more information click here.
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From May through October, guests are invited for a tour of the garden every day. For an easy option, check out the Hightlight Tour which takes place at 11am and 230pm. The tour is free and leaves from the Saxon Fireplace in the Visitor Center. Other tours on offer include the Native Plant tour and the Boat tour. For more information click here.
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Twin Maple Outdoors will take you to Katahdin and the Moosehead area on a search for Maine's favorite animal. You can choose to take part in a land based tour or one the combines a jet boat with kayaks. Signing up for a tour means a private guide, personal safety gear as well as snacks, refreshments and lunch. For more information click here.
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Rated as the number one nighttime activity in Portland, this company operates tours taking visitors to some of the best food spots in town. There are plenty of different tours to choose from as well as a special tasting opportunity at each location. For more information click here.
While this tour includes "photography" in the name, it's so much than simply snapping a photo. Guests can choose a half day Photo Walk or a 1-day Photo Tour throughout the coast of Maine. In the fall, they offer 5-day Fall Foliage Photo Excursions in to take in the beauty of the western mountains. click here.
The Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village is the only currently operational Shaker Village in America. A visit to the village will allow you to see a variety of Shaker tools and furniture, which are housed in the buildings on the land. For more information click here.
This tour is a great opportunity to learn about a longstanding Maine business. Visitors will have an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at how this green company gets things done and in stores. For more information click here.
For more fun summer planning, check out these fun Maine day trips.
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