Accessible only by boat, this centuries-old island fort never saw troops or combat.

After giving up Michelin glamour for his Amish faith, one chef now makes stellar sausages in a small, off-the-grid shop.

The oldest tavern in Lowell has dedicated fans of its fan.

One of the few brewers in the U.S. experimenting with hop-free beers.

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

This candy-striped tower is the farthest east you can go in the United States.

A precariously balanced rock perches on the edge of a cliff created tens of thousands of years ago by glacial erosion.

The world's largest squirrel statue clutches a pecan bigger than your head.

New England's tallest light house stands on an island with a history of cannibalism and death.

These light, hollow rolls have been linked to Acadia National Park since the 1890s.

The whole of Maine's history with the salty little fish is packed into this tiny coastal museum.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

Scene of the grisly murder of two Norwegian women in 1873.

The largest tidal whirlpool in the Western Hemisphere.

Maine's oldest diner also happens to win acclaim for its elevated comfort food.

Sculptures, jams, and the wild west collide at this folksy retreat.

This handsome giant is said to mark the birthplace of the mythical woodsman and even had a cameo in a Stephen King novel.

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

Explore the dark underground corridors of this graffiti-covered former military fortification.

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

The grave of Mary Nasson is shrouded by witchy legends.

The house and graveyard used in the Stephen King spine-chiller.

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

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