Region
Highlands
The state's wild north interior — Mount Katahdin, the 100-Mile Wilderness, Moosehead Lake. Bigger sky, fewer people, and the trailhead for the Appalachian Trail's last great push north.
Destinations
Highlands destinations
Highlands
Dover-Foxcroft
Piscataquis shire town - Piscataquis River Grand Falls, Low's Covered Bridge, and a base for the 100-mile Wilderness.
Highlands
Glenburn
Pushaw Lake shoreline north of Bangor - Hirundo Wildlife Refuge trails and a quiet ice-fishing lake in winter.
Highlands
Lincoln
Penobscot River lake chain, moose-and-fly-fishing country, and ATV access to the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
Hotels
Where to stay in Highlands
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Hotel
Lee
Silver Lake Inn
Lakefront B&B in Lee, Maine with homemade breakfast, kayaks, and friendly hosts. Perfect for couples and families seeking a quiet retreat near Acadia.
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Hotel
Dexter
Labyrinthia Guest House
Intimate adults-only guest house near Dexter with exceptional breakfast, sprawling gardens, and a welcoming host. 9.4/10 from 83 guests.
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Hotel
Guilford
Guilford Bed and Breakfast
Gourmet breakfast and thoughtful hosts in a historic Guilford home. Central location for foliage season and lake getaways. 9.4/10 rating.