Why You'll Want To Spend An Entire Day In Maine's Most Unique Town
By Catherine Armstrong|Published December 07, 2017
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Catherine Armstrong
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
It’s really impossible to find just one beautiful area in Maine; we’re lucky enough to be surrounded by natural beauty at every turn! When pressed to decide upon just one beautiful place, we’d put Monhegan Island at the top of the list. Take a look!
Monhegan is a tiny island about 10 miles from the mainland. Only about 65 people live there.
Famous explorer John Smith visited this island in 1614 and noted that it offered great fishing. Today, tourists come for the quiet solitude and artist community.
Take a stroll through the little lanes here. You won't find maintained roads, and you'll only see an occasional farm truck here. This is a quiet little hamlet, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Atlantic.
Visit the lighthouse, which was built in 1824. You'll also find the Monhegan Museum of Art and History here, located in the old lighthouse keeper's house.
Take a hike around the island for an eagle's eye view. You'll find 12 miles of trails here, but watch your step because some of these paths are steep and rocky.
Make plans now to visit during the spring and summer — this tiny island can't accommodate too many visitors at once, and you don't want to miss sunsets like this.
