Peep the colorful leaves from Bethel to Bar Harbor and beyond.
Northern Maine is the first region of New England to see the leaves change.
At the end of the day, there will be lobster and cold beer waiting for you.
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Time to start planning your fall foliage vacation in one of these Maine destinations.
Bar Harbor has a range of accommodations to turn a day trip into a weekend of autumnal activities.
You might even get a moose sighting while you’re out admiring the leaves.
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Bring your sleeping bag when visiting Baxter State Park in the fall.
All campgrounds are open through peak foliage season, which runs from late September to early October.
South Branch Pond Campground is one of the prettiest of the bunch.
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It offers tent sites, lean-tos, and a bunkhouse.
Between Bethel and Grafton Notch, check out the Instagram-worthy Sunday River Covered Bridge.
Bethel is rich in bed-and-breakfasts, likeHolidae HouseandBethel Hill Bed and Breakfast.
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For dinner, head downtown toArborvine, which offers elegant dishes highlighting locally sourced seafood in a farmhouse setting.
Alternatively, theLord Camden Innboasts views of the water in addition to a spa and an art gallery.
However you choose to admire the foliage, you’ll likely work up a thirst for a cold beverage.
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In that case, consider ending the day atKennebec River Brewery.
The vividly hued trees lining the lake reflect in the water, making for a postcard-worthy scene.
Trout, bass, and salmon in the lake and Kennebec River make Rockwood an angler’s dream.
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Mount Kineo Golf Courseprovides a shuttle from Rockwood to Mount Kineo for golfers and hikers alike.
The coastal town is full of beautiful walks, gorgeous architecture, and delicious food.
Lubec
Lubec is the easternmost municipality in the United States.
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Use it as a jumping-off point forQuoddy Head State Parkabout six miles away.
The park is home to an especially photogenic red-and-white candy-striped lighthouse.
The B&B is a house built in 1860 by a British sea captain for his bride.
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Stroll by the charming Monhegan Lighthouse and check out the tinyMonhegan Museum of Art and Historyhoused inside.
Stay atop Monhegan Harbor atThe Island Inn, offering 32 rooms and suites in a picture-perfect 1816 shingle-style building.
Downtown, the taxidermy- and plaid-decoratedRangeley Inn and Tavernhas been accommodating Rangeley visitors for more than a century.
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