Maine Is A Must-See State

World Travel Diary — By NikhilBhide on September 7, 2009 at 13:17

If you love to travel across the United States and are planning a trip to the east coast, the state of Maine is one state you want to be sure you set aside plenty of time to see. Maine is bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, New Hampshire to the southwest and Canada in the easter portion of the state. Maine is well known for its coastline, and the low, rolling mountains and beautiful forests. This state is also well known for its seafood and most notably for lobster and clams.

Maine hotels enjoy brisk business in the summer months as tourists from near and afar come to the state to enjoy all it has to offer. Maine is the least populated state in the United States that is located east of the Mississippi River. Maine is called the pine tree state due to ninety percent of its land being forested. There are 3,500 miles of shoreline to enjoy in this lovely state and the state has lakes, rivers, mountains and bays with lighthouses, fishing villages, jagged rocks and cliffs for the sightseers to enjoy.

The village of Ogunquit is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and Ogunquit ME hotels are booked to capacity in the peak summer tourist season. This quaint village of just 1,200 offers spectacular white beaches, charming shops and art galleries and is just a few short minutes from large factory outlets in the nearby towns of Kittery and Freeport.

Ogunquit Maine hotels are popular during the warm weather months as people come here to frolic in the surf, enjoy the pristine beaches and relax in this picturesque village. Ogunquit Maine is a well-know gay destination as well as it boasts several gay oriented bars, nightclubs, restaurants and other businesses.

For the outdoor enthusiast, the state of Maine is a natural utopia. Campers, hunters, fishermen, skiers and surfboarders regularly book several nights in the hotels in Maine to enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer.

Maine is also well known for its fresh seafood. Lobsters, clams, clam chowder and fresh fish are offered in award-winning restaurants in Maine as well as in family owned eateries all across the state. Whale watching is an activity that is highly recommended for any visitors planning on staying in the state for a few days as the sheer excitement and awe of seeing a whale in nature is spectacular and unparalleled.

The state of Maine is one state that should not be overlooked when traveling across the United States. It is beautiful, spectacular and offers visitors a wide range of activities and sights.

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The village of Ogunquit is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and Ogunquit ME hotels are booked to capacity in the peak summer tourist season. Ogunquit Maine hotels are popular during the warm weather months as people come here to frolic in the surf, enjoy the pristine beaches and relax in this picturesque village.

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