1 offers statewide information. The center of town is quaint Dock Square with its fashionable shops, art galleries, and tempting restaurants. Portland - Old Orchard Beach, Palace Playland, Funtown USA, and the famous Old Orchard Beach Pier offer 7 miles of sandy ocean beach and beach front amusement parks. Portland - Portland Children's Museum, Museum of Art, The Old Port, The Maine Mall, Casco Bay Cruises offering tours of Casco Bay. Deserving of its reputation as a state of great natural beauty, Maine is an outdoor lover's haven.
Parks abound with hiking trails, beaches, historic forts and lighthouses.
Intoxicate your senses in a field of flowers or a pine forest. Bicycle down a quiet path winding along the shoreline. Ride a raft through tumultuous white water or sit by a brook and listen to the trickle of the water as you relax in the cool silence around you. Whatever your pursuit, from recreation to meditation, Maine's natural beauty provides a memorable setting for all your outdoor activities. Others don't even know where Maine lies on the map.