Imagine yourself discovering picturesque harbours, rugged peninsulas and magnificent lighthouses while exploring the coastline by sea and land. The landscapes are a rare beauty. The waters of the area are considered the best for sailing in the world. The hospitability of the people living in the cities and villages is remarkable.

The North and South areas are full of tourist attractions to visit such as Downeast Candies, Popham Beach, State Park, Maine's Lighthouse Museum et Fawcett's Antique Toy & Art Museum. Also, other kinds of activities to be added to your travel itinerary: take a walk and discover the many antique dealers, shops or take a seat for a play or a concert. The outdoor activities are numerous; you will be able to bicycle, kayak, hike, ski, skate, toboggan, take a windjammer, train and ferry excursion's or a cruise excursion to discover seals, whales, puffins and dolphins.

Chamber music festivals and summer theatre programs are in great number. Don't leave the area before having tasted the famous lobster, a traditional meal.

Activities:

• Bath Youth Meetinghouse and Skatepark: Teen center where movies are projected, offering band and rock concerts and where you will find the largest indoor skatepark in Maine. In the city of Bath.
• Red Dragon Toys: Plays and toys for all tastes. In the city of Brunswick.
• Rising Tide Natural Foods Cooperative: Organic and natural market. In the city of Damariscotta.
• Pleasant Pond Orchard: Products sold in the shop are: 30 varieties of apples, cider, home-made pies, jams and fudge. In the city of Richmond.
• Tide's End Farm Bed and Breakfast: Offering comfortable lodging where hiking, swimming, shopping, cultural outings and a place to relax are at your disposal. In the city of Georgetown.
• Cellardoor Winery & Sculpture Garden: Maine's largest vineyard with 25 varieties of grapes where wine tasting, guided tours and sculpture garden are to be discovered. In the city of Lincolnville.
• Matthews Farm Museum: Discover old agricultural implements and learn about their function and their use. In the city of Union.
• Winterport Winery: Place where the fruit wines are manufactured. In the city of Winterport.

A diary of the events being held in the area of Mid-Coast for the year 2005:

• Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars & Antique Aeroplane Show
  Vehicles exhibits of the 60's and 70's, children's activities and much more. In the city of Owls head June 12.
• Flye Point Music and Arts Festival
  Music festival with like guest Don Mclean, Richie Havens, Jonathan Edwards and well of others. In the city of Brooklin June 25.
• Arts in the Park
  More than 70 artists and craftspersons, kid's activities and concerts. In the city of Belfast July 9 and 10.
• Harbor Arts Juried Arts and Crafts Show
  More than 130 artists and craftspersons display and sell their products. In the city of Camden July 16 and 17.
• 58th Annual Maine Lobster Festival
  Taste delicious lobsters, discover the arts and crafts industry of Maine, take part in contests, parades, children's activities and much more. In the city of Rockland from August 3 to 7.