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Originally part of Massachusetts, the area was the scene of the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War in 1775 when American patriots captured a British ship off the Maine coast.

Later that same year, the Redcoats reasserted themselves by burning Falmouth to the ground.

Maine finally emerged from the shadows of Massachusetts when it entered the union as the 23rd state in 1820.

Today, Maine continues to thrive as an agricultural region famous for its lumber industry, blueberries, potatoes... and fresh-caught lobsters off the Altantic coast. As a vacation area, summer is the high season as tourists from around New York and New England take to Maine's seacoast beaches and cool inland mountain and lake resort areas.

Major attractions include Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, the Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Portland and nearby Casco Bay, and outdoor sports activities in the Maine Highlands.

Related Web Sites:

Maine Office of Tourism - The big guide to the state o' Maine with information on things to do and see, hotel and restaurant guides, travel packages, interactive map, pictures, seasonal activities.

Maine.gov : Visiting - One-stop browsing in a huge directory of information on places to go and things to do, hotel booking, kid-friendly attractions, driving or bike tours, restaurants, shopping and lots more.

Maine Down East Guide - Major planning guide to Maine featuring weather info, maps, activities and attractions, hotel & shopping guide, and links to travel information in cities throughout the state.

Maine Mountain Heritage Area - "Wow" is one word that describes this online virtual tour to inland Maine featuring great outdoor adventures, river views, fishing info, interactive maps, video clips, picture galleries and facts browseable by topic or local area.

Maine's Regional Directory - Explore Maine by Region or Town - Like it says, with guides to the South Coast, Western Mountains, Mid-Coast, Kennebec Valley, Downeast & Acadia, Katahdin-Moosehead and way up north in Aroostook - with maps, hotel & restaurants, attractions & activities, event calendar, chat.

Everything Maine - The Greater Portland and Casco Bay Area - Good guide to Portland and nearby attractions including video tours, pictures, hotels & restaurant guide, shopping, event calendar.

Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce - Featuring seasonal events and festivals, hotels & restaurants, activities, major attractions, pictures, maps.

Maine Summer Vacation Calendar:

also see -> Christmas in Maine

Maine Lakes & Beaches | Maine Fall Foliage | Maine Wineries

Moving to Maine