Portland

Falmouth. A northern suburb of Portland, offering Mackworth Island, an island with a pleasant hiking trail.

Bailey Island/Orrs Island Home of the world's only cribstone bridge, allowing water to flow through uninterrupted.

Old Orchard Beach, a beach resort town reminiscent of the Jersey Shore. 19 miles south of Portland.

Freeport, home of L.L. Beans and many outlet stores.

Kennebunkport 30 miles south, charming fishing village offers beaches, antiques and a sneak peak at George H.W. Bush's summer estate.

Cape Elizabeth for beaches and lighthouses.

Saco on Route 1 south of the city has an amusement park FunTown USA, waterpark Aquaboggin, IMAX and a variety of tourist shops and restaurants.