Maine
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關於Maine
Maine is the northernmost and easternmost state in New England. Its rugged, indented coastline and glacier-carved, forested interior give this state its unique character and have shaped the character of its people. Maine is one of the more sparsely populated states in the USA. Its northern reaches, the Great North Woods, are largely pristine wilderness. The coastal regions that benefit from fishing, lobstering and tourism are more heavily populated, especially in the southern, more temperate part of the state. Although the water is decidedly cool, Maine's mostly rocky coastline and more than 60 lighthouses make for some beautiful scenery. That, a comfortable place to stay, and a Maine lobster may be all you need. 90% of Maine's land area is covered with forests, which is why it's nicknamed The Pine Tree State.
Maine旅遊指南
城市概覽
Maine owes its statehood to the Missouri Compromise of 1820, which admitted Missouri as a slave state and split off Maine from Massachusetts to admit it as a free state, to maintain the balance of pro- and anti-slavery factions in the US Senate. Maine is the northernmost and easternmost state in New England. As such, Maine experiences seasonal variation in weather and daylight, and weather can change rapidly. Nor'easters and the occasional tropical system can bring heavy precipitation and gusty winds. Temperatures usually hover around freezing in the winter (daily highs range between 22 °F (−6 °C) to 36 °F (2 °C) north to south); and around 81 °F (27 °C) in the summer. However, heat waves can still raise the temperature to 90 °F (32 °C) and above. Snow and Nor'easters can persist from November until the end of March. Rainfall is plentiful throughout the year. In the winter, the sun is up from as late as 7:05AM to as early as 3:40PM. In the summer, the sun is up from as early as 4:35AM to as late as 8:15PM.
Tourist information Visit Maine website
如何抵達
Maine shares land borders with New Brunswick, Québec, and New Hampshire. Boston is the major gateway to Maine for visitors from overseas or from elsewhere in the United States. A bus service runs from Boston to Maine's major cities, and the Amtrak Downeaster offers train service from Boston's North Station to Portland, with some trains continuing to Brunswick. A car is generally required for exploring Maine. Many visitors rent a car in Boston and take Interstate 95 northward to Maine. It takes about two hours to drive from Boston to Portland and another two hours to drive from Portland to Bangor. Several airlines provide direct flights to Portland and Bangor from most major cities in the northeastern United States. Bay Ferries runs high-speed ferry service from Yarmouth (Nova Scotia) to Bar Harbor.
當地交通
Public roads are rare in the area north and west of Bangor. Private land owners maintain the few roads available in these north woods, and permits are required for access through each of ten checkpoints. Hours vary. Bicycles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and horses are banned in the North Maine Woods to reduce hazards involving logging trucks and forest fires in hard-to-reach places.
By train Amtrak Downeaster, ☏ +1 800 872-7245. The Amtrak Downeaster is the only Amtrak route through Maine connecting Boston North Station and Brunswick, serving Wells, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Portland and Freeport in Maine. Only train route serving the Boston North Station. Passengers must use local transportation in Boston to get from the North Station to the South station to transfer to other Amtrak routes. Same station as the Maine Eastern Railroad in Brunswick. See below. (updated Jul 2015)
By bus Information on Maine Transit can be found here.
Concord Coach Lines (formerly Concord Trailways), ☏ +1 207 945-4000. has both an express between Boston South Station or Logan Airport and Bangor that stops in Portland and a local coastal service whose stops include Portland, Brunswick, Bath, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Rockland, Camden, Belfast and University of Maine in Orono. They also have another route to Orono with stops Augusta, Bangor and Colby College in Waterville along the I-95 corridor. Greyhound Lines, toll-free: +1-800-231-2222. Greyhound travels primarily on Interstate 95 between Boston South Station and Bangor (via Portsmouth, Wells, Portland, Lewiston, Augusta and Waterville) and a divergence from Portland to Brunswick on I-295 and then over to Lewiston and then northwards towards Bangor on I-95. Passengers can transfer in Boston, Bangor, or Portsmouth to get to other cities & towns Cyr Bus Lines, (office/depot) 153 Gilman Falls Ave, Old Town, ☏ +1 207 827-2010, toll-free: +1-800-244-2335. connects Bangor with Caribou, stopping in Old Town, Orono, Houlton,
必看景點
Whale-watching The colorful foliage of the New England fall Lighthouses Acadia National Park exemplifies Maine's beautiful coastal landscape. The North Maine Woods are a remote, sparsely populated boreal forest. Noted for their quiet natural beauty are Chesuncook Lake, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, and Baxter State Park's almost mile-high Mount Katahdin, the northern terminus of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Maine Lobster Festival (usually runs from late July until early August). (updated Sep 2020) The Western Maine Lakes and Mountains region bordering New Hampshire and the White Mountain National Forest. Less rural than the North Maine Woods, high mountains and crystal clear lakes astound with plenty of hiking trails, waterfalls and off-the-beaten track driving available. Grafton Notch State Park (3,000 acres) covers most of the area on Route 26 between Newry and Upton. Sunday River, close to Bethel, is one of the largest ski resorts in Maine. Midcoast Maine artisanal touring - Travel the roads of midcoast Maine and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the depth and quality of the goods created by local craftspeople.
體驗活動
Lake and ocean swimming - ocean temperature hovers around 60 °F (16 °C) in the Summer months. Surfing Hiking Camping. Bicycling Sea kayaking. Paddle the entire coast along the Maine Island Trail. River kayaking or canoeing. Paddle the entire Allagash Wilderness Waterway Whitewater canoeing Snowmobiling Historical site seeing Fishing (a fishing license is required for fishing in fresh water)
Skiing Black Mountain. In Rumford Eaton Mountain, ☏ +1 207 474-2666. Skowhegan, Lost Valley. In Auburn Mt. Abram, ☏ +1 207 875-5000. Locke Mills, Sugarloaf, 5092 Access Rd, ☏ +1 207 237-2000. Carrabassett Valley. And golf in the summer. Sunday River. In Bethel Saddleback, ☏ +1 207 864-5671. Rangeley. Squaw Mountain Resort, ☏ +1 207 695-1000. Greenville. Pleasant Mountain, formerly known as Shawnee Peak.
購物
Kittery and Freeport have high concentrations of factory outlet stores. Portland's Old Port has lots of high-end boutiques and artisan shops, while the Congress Street corridor is a great place to shop for funkier wares and to browse consignment shops. Angela Adams' designer showroom, featuring unique handbags and rugs, is on Congress Street in the city's East End, which has seen its share of new shops spring up over the past few years. Camden. This quintessential Maine village located along Penobscot Bay offers an eclectic mix of shops, cafes, and galleries. Windsor Chairmakers on Route 1, six miles (10 km) north of Camden offers custom made chairs, beds, dining tables, buffets, highboys, and more. Tour the workshop, feed the Scottish Highland cows, and see the showroom.
美食
Maine lobster. Lobsters are ubiquitous in Maine and are served a variety of ways. The basic preparation (served nearly everywhere from basic lobster pound restaurants that serve nothing else to high-end restaurants) is steamed with drawn butter. Bibs and claw crackers are provided. Uniquely Maine preparations include lobster stew, lobster casserole, and lobster pie. A
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