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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Maine

108 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Maine

Updated May 22, 2023

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International Cryptozoology Museum
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The model railroad.
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Unusual Attractions in Maine

International Cryptozoology Museum

Portland, Maine

International Cryptozoology Museum

The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.
The house with a hedge around it

Bangor, Maine

Stephen King's House

The eccentric mansion of one the most popular horror authors of modern times.
Looking through bridge toward road

York, Maine

Wiggly Bridge

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

Freeport, Maine

The Desert of Maine

This tiny patch of arid sand sits in one of the greenest states in the United States.
Close-up of Mary Nasson's image on her grave

York, Maine

York Witch Grave

The grave of Mary Nasson is shrouded by witchy legends.
Mount Katahdin

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.
Wild Blueberry Land

Columbia Falls, Maine

Wild Blueberry Land

This colorful theme park dedicated the official fruit of Maine serves sweet, tasty treats.
Sign across the street from the house

Hancock, Maine

Pet Sematary Filming Sites

The house and graveyard used in the Stephen King spine-chiller.
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Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Maine

Wild Blueberry Land

Columbia Falls, Maine

Wild Blueberry Land

This colorful theme park dedicated the official fruit of Maine serves sweet, tasty treats.

Biddeford, Maine

Palace Diner

Maine's oldest diner also happens to win acclaim for its elevated comfort food.
McDonald's in Freeport, ME.

Freeport, Maine

Freeport McDonald's

When the town wouldn't allow the fast-food behemoth to build a new restaurant, they put one inside an 1850 home.
One of the many Wild West style buildings.

Deer Isle, Maine

Nervous Nellie's Jams and Jellies

Sculptures, jams, and the wild west collide at this folksy retreat.
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Discover the Endless Beauty of the Pine Tree State

When people think of Maine, it’s often the rugged beauty of the coast that comes to mind: sunsets over craggy shorelines, lighthouses surrounded by towering pines, and lobster boats dotting the bay. But whether you’re angling for a hike, paddle, or simply a long drive through the backcountry, there’s no shortage of spectacular natural features throughout all of Maine’s 16 counties. This itinerary will take you from secluded coves along Maine’s coastline to the highest peaks in the state, alongside thundering waterfalls, mystifying geology, and myriad wildlife. Welcome to Maine—act natural.

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Explore Maine

History 18
Museums And Collections 14
Collections 9
Art 8
History & Culture 8
Memento Mori 7
Sculptures 6
Bridges 6
Geology 5
Roadside Attractions 5
Statues 5
Catacombs And Crypts 5
Unique Restaurants & Bars 2

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Stories About Maine

A Steller’s sea eagle near Sapporo, Japan.

What a Roving Steller's Sea Eagle May Tell Us About Ourselves

Thousands of miles from its native range, the raptor illustrates how attitudes toward nature vary.
by Adriana Craciun
May 22, 2023

Podcast: The Thompson Ice House

People gather every winter at this Maine museum to take part in the age-old process of harvesting ice from a frozen pond.
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Crushing cranberries to make wine.

Why Is Wine (Almost) Always Made From Grapes?

On the merits of blueberry, cherry, and pumpkin wine.
by Alex Mayyasi
June 6, 2022
Alewives swimming up the Damariscotta River in the springtime.

The Centuries-Old Fish Ladder That Feeds Maine's Lobster Industry

Each spring, more than one million alewives navigate to the fresh water of Damariscotta Lake—with a little help
by Annie Sherman
April 26, 2022
How much snow has fallen in your neighborhood? It always seems like more when you're shoveling it.

The Surprising Science of Measuring Snowfall

When a winter storm wallops a region, an army of volunteers springs into action—but exact totals can be tricky.
by Bill Syrett
January 27, 2022

Podcast: Maine’s Burning Blueberry Fields

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
by The Podcast Team
October 19, 2021
Eastern white pines at sunset in Reed, Maine.

Where Are the Last of Maine's Historic King Pines?

Deep in the wilderness, some say, forest giants claimed by the British Crown still tower above lesser trees.
by Emily Cataneo
July 1, 2021
Gatewood near Lonesome Lake in New Hampshire in 1957, during her second thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.

The First Woman to Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail Alone Did It as a 'Lark'

Emma Gatewood set out wearing sneakers, with a duffel slung over one shoulder.
by Philip D'Anieri
June 9, 2021

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