Everyone knows that Maine is the place to be when it’s warm. Between the shores of our relaxing beaches and the summits of our cool and climactic mountains, there’s plenty to do. But, what many people forget is how incredible our state can be in the winter. Many of our state parks offer winter recreation, and even lakes can provide plenty of ways to spend a weekend. Here are 12 spots in Maine that you should visit this winter if you’re looking for fun and excitement!

1. Hit the snowy shore at Reid State Park.
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There's nothing more peaceful than a snow-swept beach on a sunny day.
2. Hook a smelt on Merrymeeting Bay.
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A roaring woodstove, a thermos of cocoa and a bag of bloodworms are all you need.
3. Have a cocktail in the clouds at Bullwinkle's on Sugarloaf.
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Enjoy an apres-ski (and an avant-ski, too) snack at this popular restaurant on Sugarloaf's peak.
5. Get snowed in at a tiny house in Waterford.
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This little gem along the Crooked River comes in at just 200 square feet, but it's all the cozier for it. You can book it on Airbnb.
6. Explore a tourist-free Acadia.
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Without the summer crowds, you'll have 47,000 acres of this gorgeous national park all to yourself.
9. Make tracks at the Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Limestone.
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Strap on your skis and explore miles of well-groomed trails... you're likely to spot some of Maine's winter wildlife along the way.

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10. Shoot the chute at the U.S. National Toboggan Championships in Camden.
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40 miles per hour. That's how fast you'll fly down the chute if you enter a team into this one-of-a-kind competition. Imagine the wind chill!
11. Find solitude in the Great North Woods.
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But don't forget to bundle up. It's cold out there.
12. Or just find a reason to stay in.
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Hey, it's winter. Sometimes time well spent means a good book and a crackling fire.

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