This Mahalo page contains information on how to find attractions in Maine. Maine has a population of 1,316,456 and is located in the northeastern corner of the United States. At 33,265 square feet the state is the 39th largest state in the United States.http://www.city-data.com/states/Maine-Location-size-and-extent.html http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23000.html

Finding attractions and activities in Maine can be quite a task if you don't know where to start. If you plan on visiting the state, it's best to do some homework on where to go, where to stay, where to eat and what to do. If you do this, you can actually make the most of your time in Maine. You can even take on a travel agent and have them advice you about tourist and sightseeing attractions in Maine. Besides this they can also search for cheap air fare, cheap hotels, and cheap rental cars. Often travel agents have access to travel discounts that are not available to the general public. However, if you prefer to book your own travel arrangements, you can always go to travel websites such as expedia.com, travelocity.com, priceline.com, hotwire.com and kayak.com. These websites are available 24./7 and can often be accessed right from home.

Whenever you are planning a vacation, you want to make sure that the weather and climate will be appropriate for which ever activities you will be engaging in. If you for instance want to go skiing, you need to make sure there is plenty of snow. The average temperature in north Maine is 40 degrees Fahrenheit. In the southern part of Maine the average temperature is 44 degrees Fahrenheit and towards the coast the average temperature is 46 degrees Fahrenheit.

On this page you will find information about various tools you can use to search for Maine attractions. You will find addresses and phone numbers that can come in handy and detailed information about tourist attractions is also given. Please be advised that the various prices quoted on this page might change over time. Even though this page will be updated regularly, it's best to contact the attraction or product provider to check on current pricing.

One of the tools that can help you find attractions in Maine are books. There are many travel guide books for Maine available that will provide you with detailed information on the most popular tourist attractions in the state. You can even find books that provide information about out of the ordinary Maine tourist attractions that are almost kept a secret. Books about various activities in Maine such as hiking, biking, fishing and camping, are also widely available. Many guide books also provide information on Maine hotels and Maine restaurants. It's best to choose a book that provides all the information you are looking for and that fits your budget. You can purchase books from your local bookstore or on the Internet from websites such as Amazon.com. If you don't want to spend any money on guide books, you can always go to the library and borrow some books. To complete this section on travel guides, you will find a selection of books below:

• ■ Fodor's Maine Coast, 2nd Edition: With Acadia National Park (Fodor's Gold Guides) by Fodor's. Price: $11.53 on Amazon.com. This 320 page guide book offers attractions in Maine for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes. This book covers everything from whale watching in Maine to hiking in the state.

• ■ Maine: An Explorer's Guide, Fourteenth Edition (Explorer's Guides) by Christina Tree and Nancy English. Price: $14.93 on Amazon.com. This complete travel guide has 704 pages of information on Maine attractions. It also has a map of Portland's Old Port.http://www.amazon.com/Maine-Explorers-Guide-Fourteenth-Guides/dp/0881507938/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268431347&sr=1-2

• ■ Chow Maine: The Best Restaurants, Cafes, Lobster Shacks & Markets on the Coast by Nancy English. Price: $12.71. This guide book will direct you to various restaurants and eating establishment in Maine. You will find everything from high-end restaurants to diner cars and clam shacks in this guide book with 304 pages.http://www.amazon.com/Chow-Maine-Restaurants-Lobster-Markets/dp/0881507741/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268431347&sr=1-12

Another tool you can use to find tourist and sightseeing attractions in Maine is the Internet. Not only is the Internet available 24/7, you can often access it right from home. At your own leisure you can research tourist attractions. You can start by typing 'Maine tourist attractions' into any search engine. This will result in a list of sources offering information about this topic. Another good thing to know is that most, if not all, states have an official tourism website that is geared towards informing people about the state and all the activities and tourist attractions it has to offer. The Official Maine tourism website can be found under visitmaine.com. It provides extensive information on:

• ■ Maine shopping
• ■ Maine restaurants
• ■ Maine Hotels
• ■ Maine activities
• ■ Maine getaways
• ■ Maine events

If you go over the entire website and still have questions, you can always fill out the question form on the website or you can contact:

• Maine Office of Tourism
  1. 59 State House Station
• Augusta, ME 04333-0059
• Phone: 1-888-624-6345http://www.visitmaine.com/contact/

AAA: Members of AAA often are not aware that AAA offers many more services than just roadside assistance. AAA has a full service travel agency that can help you find tourist attractions, book your travel and more. One AAA location in Maine is:

• 12 Shuman Avenue; Ste. 6
• Augusta, ME 04330
• Phone: 207-622-2221

If you want to look for other Maine locations, you can go to the AAA website.http://www.aaanne.com/contact/maine.aspx

This page would not be complete without some additional information about Maine tourist and sightseeing attractions. Following you will find a summary of some top Maine attractions:

• Acadia National Park
• Box 177
• Bar Harbor, ME 04609-0177
• Phone: 1 (207) 288-3338

This often visited national park is great for all kinds of different sports and leisure activities. You will also be able to enjoy your surroundings which include the rocky coasts, forests with clear rivers, streams and lakes, and rolling hills. Admission is $20.00 per vehicle, and there is a $20 camping fee. Annual memberships are also available.http://www.planetware.com/maine/acadia-national-park-us-me-anp.htm

• Victoria Mansion
• 109 Danforth Street
• Portland, ME 04101-4504
• Phone: 1 (207) 772-4841

This manor/country house was built between 1858 and 1860 by Henry Austin. The house has painted walls and ceilings, wood carvings, and unique carpets, silver, glass and porcelain. You can visit the house by paying $10 (adult) or $3 (ages 6 - 17). Kids 5 and under are free.http://www.planetware.com/portland/victoria-mansion-us-me-pvm.htm

• Children's Discovery Museum
• 171 Capitol Street, Suite 2
• Augusta, ME 04330
• Phone: 1 (207) 622-2209

This museum has various exhibits geared towards children. There are role playing opportunities and for birthday parties they even have a party room. Admission is $4 (adults), $5 (children) and infants under 1 year are free.http://www.planetware.com/augusta/childrens-discovery-museum-us-me-acm.htm

• Southworth Planetarium
• 96 Falmouth Street
• Portland, ME 04104-9300
• Phone 1 (207) 780-4249

This tourist attraction features a solar system display by the National Geographic Society, astronomy shows and programs. Admission is $5 (adults) and $4 (kids).http://www.planetware.com/portland/southworth-planetarium-us-me-psp.htm

• Bay View Cruises
• 184 Commercial Street
• Portland, ME 04101
• Phone: 1 (207) 761-0496

Take a tour of the Calendar Islands and bay area with Bay View Cruises. Cost is $10 (adults) and $7 (kids).http://www.planetware.com/portland/bay-view-cruises-us-me-pc.htm