Honeymoon in Maine

Maine lies in the northeastern part of the United States and is part of the New England region, with Quebec to the northwest and the Atlantic Ocean to the south and the east. It has a continental climate, especially in the southern regions, with highs in the range of 30 degrees Celsuis in summer and lows of upto -10 degrees Celsuis in winter.

French and French-Canadians along with English people make up the majority of the population followed by Irish and Americans. It follows that English and French are most commonly spoken followed by Spanish, German and Italian. Maine has two major international airports, the Portland International airport and Bangor International aiport.

Maine is popularly called the Pine Tree State and is a big draw for honeymooners from the United States for its scenic coastline, beautiful beaches, rivers, lakes and mountains. Its quaint fishing villages and picturesque bays and harbours are a treat for the eyes.Maine can be divided into a number of major areas:

1)Aroostook

Aroostook is the northernmost county with brilliant trails, rivers and an abundance of lakes ideal for canoeing or fishing and in winter, ideal for skiing or snowmobiling, so whenever you decide to honeymoon in Maine, there’s something to do. One place of interest is Houlton which has at its core the potato and logging industries. Some of the attractions are the ‘Boy with the Leaking Boot’ sculpture, the Market Square District and a large scale model of the solar system that ends here, with its starting point in Presque Isle. Presque Isle, due to its prime location on the edge of the North Woods, makes a great place for mountain biking, hunting, fishing or hiking. Madawaska also has a major potato industry and a heritage museum called the Tante Blanche Museum which illustrates the history of the place.

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2) Downeast & Acadia

Downeast & Acadia has much to offer with its lighthouses, a great expanse of coastline, bays like Cobscook and the Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. There’s whale watching, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and hunting, as well as land-based activities like hiking, biking and exploring. Bar Harbor was once considered the leisure center of the rich and famous with its Millionaires’ Row accomodating the summer homes of some of America’s most well-known political and business names. It is adjacent to the majestic Mount Cadillac, where the cozy honeymooning couple can take in the earliest sunrise on the East Coast and it also has the Abbe Museum. It offers many opportunities for hiking on one of its numerous trails or rock climbing and boat excursions. Calais offers honeymooners the opportunity of some peace and quiet with opportunities to stroll along the waterfront and walkway or take in Whitlock’s Mill Lighthouse or the beauty of neighboring St. Croix island or the abundance of lakes or drive to the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. Eastport is a quaint coastal town located on Cobscook Bay, affording honeymooners the rare luxury of seeing ‘reversing falls’, rapids and swirling currents. The ferry to Deer Island reveals a massive whirlpool called the ‘Old Sow’. The Passamaquody Indians still live in the Pleasant Point Indian Reservation, north of Eastport.

3)Greater Portland

Greater Portland on Casco Bay is replete with lightouses, forts and a busy waterfront. You can take a cruise to one of the islands of Casco Bay or even a Windjammer cruise. Cape Elizabeth is one of the popular towns in this region due to its Crescent Beach State Park and Two Lights State Park, the former for its beach and water activities and the latter for its views. In addition there is the Fort Williams Park that has the ruins of an 18th century fort and Portland Headlight, a famous lighthouse that is supposed to have been the inspiration, or probably the spot, that the renowned poet H.W. Longfellow penned some of his poetry. Freeports’ attractions include the Desert of Maine where you can experience a natural phenomenon; for nature enthusiasts, there is Wolfe’s Neck Woods and some of the natural reserves and parks; for the honeymooners who are history buffs, many well maintained old churches that have been well maintained. Portland is the largest city and has an abundance of local arts, and crafts. Old Port has the best for you to treat your loved one to some fine wining and dining. And for lovers of the arts there is no dearth of options to choose from in theater, dance and music in Portland’s downtown area or the Farmer’s Market in Monument Square; or for bookworms, there's an antiquarian bookstore and for the connossieurs of art, the Portland Museum of Art or one of the many art galleries.