Best Small Towns to Visit in Maine

Discover Maine's most charming small towns, from coastal villages with working harbors to mountain towns with New England charm.

Camden

Harbor town with schooner cruises, a walkable Main Street, and Camden Hills views over Penobscot Bay.

Quintessential Midcoast village packed with boat tours, waterfront dining, and botanical gardens nearby.

Historic peninsula town with elm-lined streets, coastal forts, and Maine Maritime Academy waterfront life.

Lakes and mountains playground famous for paddling, fishing, and leaf-peeping along Rangeley Lake.

Working lobster port at the tip of Deer Isle with granite history and island-dotted harbor views.

Midcoast working waterfront that inspired Wyeth's 'Christina's World,' with quiet drives to coves and marshes.

Looking for more inspiration? Browse our full directory of towns or explore by region.