73 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Maine - Atlas Obscura

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Portland, Maine

International Cryptozoology Museum

The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of cryptid specimens.

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Stephen King's House

The eccentric mansion of one the most popular horror authors of modern times.

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Freeport, Maine

The Desert of Maine

This tiny patch of arid sand sits in one of the greenest states in the United States.

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York Witch Grave

The grave of Mary Nasson leaves no question about her witchy ways.

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Wiggly Bridge

True to its name, this bouncy walkway may be the world’s smallest suspension bridge. .

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Millinocket, Maine

Mount Katahdin

The highest point in Maine is a grand gift to the state citizens that also happens to be one end of the Appalachian Trail.

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Pet Sematary Filming Sites

The house and graveyard used in the horror movie "Pet Sematary."

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Yarmouth, Maine

Eartha

The world's largest rotating world.

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Sugar on Snow

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Sugar on Snow

Where maple sap flows, all one needs to make taffy is snow.

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Potato Doughnuts

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Potato Doughnuts

The first American doughnut chain used spuds.

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Canned Bread

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Canned Bread

A New England tradition of steaming bread in coffee tins gave rise to this niche snack.

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Seaweed Ale

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Seaweed Ale

The ocean-scented brew pays homage to an old Scottish style.

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Maine Under Sail: Coastal Towns of Penobscot Bay

Aug 7—Aug 11, 2019

Sail across the offshore townships of Maine, August 7–11, and discover the wonders and oddities that make up this beautiful, remote corner of the world.

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Maine Under Sail: Coastal Towns of Penobscot Bay

Sail across the offshore townships of Maine, August 7–11, and discover the wonders and oddities that make up this beautiful, remote corner of the world.

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The huge ice disk dwarfs a nearby parking garage.

A Giant Ice Disk Has Formed on a River in Maine

Our heads are spinning.

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January 15, 2019

The desert landscape is varied—and often foggy.

The Secret World Inside Tiny Fog Droplets

From the Namib Desert to Maine, fog is teeming with life.

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August 30, 2018

The brining shed was already rickety before the storm hit.

The Curious Case of the American Landmark That Floated to Canada

An unlikely international incident surrounding a wayward brining shed.

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February 01, 2018

Found: 5 Baby Alligators in Maine

They were confiscated by authorities.

by Erik Shilling

All hail the Oxford comma.

Why This Court Decision Hinged on the Oxford Comma

"For want of a comma, we have this case," a federal judge wrote.

by Erik Shilling