10 TOP Things to Do in Maine October 2026

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Activities

Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine

AU$63

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

AU$97

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

AU$108

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Portland: Casco Bay Morning Lighthouse Cruise

AU$83

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

Portland, Maine: Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast

AU$108

per adult

Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

AU$21

per traveller

100% of travellers recommend

Portland, Maine: Coastal Windjammer Sailing Cruise

AU$97

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive

AU$24

per traveller

100% of travellers recommend

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Acadia National Park

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Maine’s rugged coastline and New England culture come together in this easternmost U.S. national park on a mountainous island.

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Downtown Portland

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Portland is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Cross Insurance Arena and Merrill Auditorium.

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Old Port

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Port. A stop by Cross Insurance Arena or Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal might round out your trip.

Wells Beach

Wells Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wells Beach and Crescent Beach.

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Downtown Bar Harbor

While visiting Downtown Bar Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Village Green and Criterion Theater.

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West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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