If you know where to look, there’s plenty to do in the off-season in these summer destinations – and a lot more places to park.
Out & About
Snowshoeing vs. cross-country skiing: What to know before you go
Plus, where to find trails, rentals and lessons in southern Maine.
Introduce yourself to Meetinghouse Arts
The Freeport performing arts venue and exhibition space is in its second season.
A bigger, better arctic museum in Brunswick
The Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum moved into a larger location on the Bowdoin College campus in the spring.
Choose your chowder: 5 styles of New England’s signature soup
Go classic clam or mix it up with all sorts of seafood from these southern Maine spots.
These art classes provide creative and social outlets
Learn to make pottery, knit or metalsmith while making friends.
The Rink at Thompson’s Point is back and literally cooler than ever
Plus, other things to do at the site après-skate.
Our Out & About guide to the best things about Maine winter
Winters can be cold but also a lot of fun. Here’s your guide to the best things about the season in Maine.
Get some scenic exercise with these southern Maine hikes
Choose a trail based on the kind of workout you want.
6 super summer reads set in Maine, for all sorts of book lovers
From family dramas to foodie memoirs, kids’ reading to Stephen King, we’ve got something for you to tuck into.