Frommers Maine Coast

You'll never fall into tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. Doing so is like having a trusted friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. That's because our guidebooks, unlike much of the competition, are written by resident experts--like Brian Kevin, the author of Frommer's Maine Coast, and the Editor in Chief of Down East magazine, the state's most popular publication. In this highly opinionated book, he'll help you sort through the all of the options so you can tailor a vacation that's right for you. Frommer's Maine Coast covers all of the region's highlights--from the best beaches and lobster rolls to the most scenic places to hike, kayak, and sail. The book gives in-depth advice on how to tackle the wondrous Acadia National Park, the foodie scene in Portland, such small-town gems as York Village, Camden, Castine, and more. Our guide proudly contains: - Exact prices for every venue and activity listed, so there's never any guessing or nasty surprises - Detailed maps throughout, plus a handy pullout map - Savvy, hard-hitting, fully updated reviews of restaurants, hotels, attractions, shopping, and nightlife in all price ranges, from luxe to backpacker-friendly - Helpful suggested itineraries so you can make the most of your vacation time About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the bestselling guide series in 1957 to help American service members fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe. Since then, we have published thousands of titles, becoming a household name by helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.

Completely updated, Frommer's Maine Coast features in-depth coverage of the sights and experiences that await you. As a longtime New Englander, our author hits all the highlights, from the mountains of Acadia National Park to outlet shops and beaches of Maine's southern coast. He's checked out all the best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. You'll get insider tips on finding the best lobster, hiking the best trails, and discovering the loveliest ocean views. You'll find detailed maps, a nature guide, and advice on planning a family vacation. The book also features a driving tour of Acadia National Park, and sidetrips to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, inland Maine, and St. Andrews & Grand Manan Island.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here. * Insider recommendations on the best beaches and picnic spots. * Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. * Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. * Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

For the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to pack a full-size guidebook, here's a new series that selects the very best in each destination and presents it all at a glance. Plus the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, shopping and nightlife. Maps.

Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide -- but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. Our expert author, a longtime resident of Maine, has chosen all the best inns, lobster pounds, and outlet shopping centers. He'll show you how to enjoy the great outdoors along this gorgeous coast, from family-friendly beaches to solitary sea kayaking, and he'll help you explore the wonders of Acadia National Park. With detailed maps, candid reviews, and a few jaunts off the beaten track, Frommer's puts gives you the best of the Maine Coast at a glance! If you're exploring beyond the coast, check out Frommer's Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine.

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you.

Travel just a few miles beyond Acadia National Park and you will find a little known and seldom visited patchwork of quaint fishing villages, rocky coastlines, wild blueberry fields, and vast stretches of forestland reaching all the way to the Canadian border, a hundred miles away. Beyond Acadia: Exploring the Bold Coast of Down East Maine is a travel guide that brings together, for the first time, the amazing opportunities to enjoy a day or a week in Down East Maine, leaving the crowds and traffic of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island behind. Here you will find trails on The Bold Coast overlooking cliffs that plunge a hundred feet to the crashing surf below, quiet country roads winding through the forest, picturesque villages, art galleries, breweries, wineries, farm stands, campgrounds and inns. What you won’t find are t-shirt shops, traffic jams, or overcrowded hiking trails. Beyond Acadia is an engaging and informative guide to this relatively undiscovered area east of Ellsworth and Winter Harbor, stretching to the Canadian border. Compelling photos, clear maps and an easy to understand format will make the book indispensable for people who long to take their Maine experience “beyond Acadia,” both literally and figuratively.

From Popham Colony and Massachusetts outpost to statehood and lumber capital of the world, to profiles of the mighty lobster, the Maine Moose, Stephen King, the Wyeth clan, Fly Rod Crosby, and Baxter’s great gift, no book is more comprehensive than Maine 101. No book is more fun! Well known Mainers weigh in on their favorite things about Maine. Adventurer Steve Callahan gives us five ocean adventures you shouldn't miss, Dave Mallett tell us his five favorite Maine show business moments, world renowned author Tess Gerritsen tells us her favorite fry joints, author Chris Fahy gives us his five favorite nonfiction books about our state, poet Betsy Sholl tells us her five favorite expressions that define Maine to her. From politics and weather to the origins behind place names, Maine slang, and the Native Americans . . . it is all here! Whether you are a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, there’s no more complete book about Maine. If you love Maine, you'll love Maine 101.