10 Hidden Places In Maine Only Locals Know About
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Catherine Armstrong
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Maine has some incredibly beautiful places, but you’ve probably noticed that some of them are often overrun by tourists. Luckily, some of the best spots in the state are hidden places – spots that only locals know about. Here are 10 of our recent favorites.
Maine's largest state park is located on the west side of the state, and you've got to plan a visit to it soon. The 8,000-acre park includes a lake, hiking trails, a fire tower and some incredibly majestic scenery.
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The Maine State Prison Showroom is filled with hand-crafted items made by inmates. While you might not think of heading to the State Prison for gift items, you'll definitely want to check this place out - many of the one-of-a-kind items offered for sale here are incredibly beautiful.
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Mackworth Island is a great destination by itself, but it's also home to an adorable fairy garden. Make your own fairy house with natural materials you'll find here - and use your imagination for an enchanting afternoon.
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Vaughan Woods is located in the small town of Hallowell and cover nearly 200 acres. Visit this special place to find hiking trails that will take you across bridges, past waterfalls and through the woods.
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Maine Huts and Trails offers all kinds of adventures for people with all ranges of abilities. Take a bike ride, hike or snowshoe along the 180 miles of trails here. You'll find adorable huts all along the way, that offer shelter and a great overnight stay.
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You probably know that Maine produces a lot of blueberries, but the little town of Cherryfield is actually the blueberry capital of the world! Half of Maine's 85 million pounds of commercial wild blueberries are grown in this place, and the blueberry barrens are gorgeous.
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The 100-Mile Wilderness is part of the Appalachian Trail and it's truly stunning. This rugged portion of the trail takes most hikers at least 10 days to complete. You'll see plenty of wildlife and some killer views along this portion of the trail.
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This beautiful nature center in Camden offers 66 acres of gardens, hiking trails, open fields and an arboretum. Learn all about ecology, bird watching and growing plants here.
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Wander along the trails of this beautiful park to see some amazing animals including foxes, big cats and even moose. The animals here can't live in their natural habitat because of injury or habituation to humans, but you can see them right here.
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One Big Sustainable Island is located on Annabessacook Lake. It's a truly special place that's run as a nonprofit with the aim to teach people how to live in a sustainable, planet-friendly way. Take a guided tour, or spend the weekend here on a retreat.
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What are your favorite hidden places in Maine? Tell us in the comments!
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