Plan your ideal trip to Vacationland.

Before you plan your own Maine adventures, bear in mind these basic tourist seasons.

Read on to delve deeper into the best times to visit Maine, according to locals.

Androscoggin River near Gilead, Maine USA with fisherman and family watching

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If you want warm weather without the crowds, insiders recommend visiting in late spring or early fall.

If you’re looking for travel deals, plan a trip in winter or early spring.

September and October are relatively quiet and perfect forleaf peepingand apple picking.

Tables with umbrellas on deck surrounded by Spring Flowers

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It’s basically summer vacation without the stress of dealing with everyone else who’s on summer vacation.

Braun emphasizes that warm September days are ideal for outdoor activities without the heat and humidity of August.

“The water temperature remains pleasant, allowing visitors to enjoy swimming in the ocean or lakes.

Aerial View of Road Through Forest in Western Maine in Autumn

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During the winter, you might often snag accommodations for a fraction of the peak summer rates.

Braun recommends planning a trip between January and April, and not just for the discounts.

To say nothing of the local skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing.

A couple walking in Kennebunkport

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Conniff agrees that fall is the best time to visit for a lobster feast.

Theres another blossoming industry in Maines coastal waters.

May through August brings another beloved migration, when puffins come to nest on islands just off the coast.

Lobster roll served by the waterfront in Maine

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Some tour operators, likeCapn Fishs Cruisesin Boothbay Harbor, even run combo tours that let you spot both.

A fall visit could be for you.

A midwinter escape is just the ticket.

Portland Head Lighthouse in Winter

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