Maine & Massachusetts

I am planning 3+ weeks through Maine in September. First time I can travel after Labor Day when the crowds will be gone. I've camped many times in Maine but will visit new places there this time around. Acadia is a must but don't make that your northern most destination. It is quieter the further north you go up along the coast. The other piece of Acadia at Schoodic Point is a must. My favorite campground there is gone now, but I found a really nice one a bit further north in Harrington, Sunset Point. I'll be heading further north beyond that, several stops planned. Cobscook Bay State Park is one spot that looks wonderful. I don't have my list with me now of all of my plans but if you're interested I'll send you the route I'm taking and the parks I'll be stopping at, after much research. Good luck, and enjoy!

September is a great time to visit Cape Cod. Most of the tourists are gone (along with the humidity). Temps during the day are good, and the nights are cool. Just about everything is open until Columbus Day, rates are cheaper; and the water on the south and east sides of the Cape are still warm if you like to swim. The National Seashore, Plimouth Plantation, and Provincetown are all worth the trip.

OK, just to horn in on mikes thread a bit, how many days to see the History stuff around Boston, you know, Concord/Lexington, Paul Revere house, Freedom Trail, that kind of stuff.
I know you could probably spend a month there, but can most/all of it be done in 4-5 days? :?

Lots of great ideas here, I love the coast of Maine, York, Well, Old Orchard Beach, Booth Bay an Bar Harbor. Then there is Sebago Lake plus the mountains, lots to do. In Mass, as many said, coastal towns, Boston, Plymouth, cape Cod then you have the Berkshires, Sturbridge, Route 2 and on and on, enjoy.

Most popular places in Maine:

Old Orchard Beach: A very popular destination in the summer and plenty of campgrounds to choose from. Six mile long sandy beach. While there, take an afternoon and go to Fort William in Cape Elizabeth..... Beautiful lighthouse, nice trail by the ocean, picnic area etc etc. Old Orchard is also less than 10 miles from Portland and it's Old Port and cobblestone street. Always something to do there.
Going north, you'll find three quaint towns: Camden, Boothbay Harbor and Bar Harbor. All three have a lot of little shops, restaurants and they are all situated by the ocean or a bay. If ever Camden is on your agenda, consider Camden Hills State Park Campground. Very woodsy and beautiful.
Bar Harbor is home of the most popular tourist place in Maine: Acadia National Park. The second most visited National Park in the USA. If you're an outdoor person, you could stay weeks there and always find something to do.
Finally, Baxter State Park..... and this is really if you're into nature and mountain (Mt Katadin). Not much there other than the park.

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