Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
If you're entering the state on I-95 heading north, stop at the well-stocked visitor inform-
ation center on the highway.
Maine Bureau of Parks and Land
(
800-332-1501;
www.campwithme.com
)
Offers camp-
ing in 12 state parks.
Maine Office of Tourism
( 888-624-6345;
www.visitmaine.com
;
59 State House Station,
Augusta)
These folks maintain information centers on the principal routes into the state:
Calais, Fryeburg, Hampden, Houlton, Kittery and Yarmouth. Each facility is open 9am to
5pm, with extended hours in summer.
MAINE FACTS
Nickname
Pine Tree State
Population
1.3 million
Area
35,387 sq miles
Capital city
Augusta (population 18,700)
Other cities
Portland (population 66,400)
Sales tax
5%
Birthplace of
Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-82)
Home of
Horror novelist Stephen King
Politics
Split between Democrats and Republicans
Famous for
Lobster, moose, blueberries, LL Bean
State drink
Maine gave the world Moxie, America's first (1884) and spunkiest soft
drink
Driving distances
Portland to Acadia National Park 160 miles, Portland to Boston
150 miles
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Southern Maine Coast
Maine's most touristed quarter, this seaside region lures visitors with its sandy beaches,
resort towns and outlet shopping. The best place to stop for the latter is the southernmost
town of Kittery, which is chockablock with outlet stores.
