Here’s Why This Maine Small Town is So Charming

Castine, Maine, on the coast is so charming, it was just voted the best small town in the Northeast.

USA Today had readers vote for the best small town in every state. Not only did Castine, Maine, come out a winner for Maine, but the whole Northeast!

Why is Castine, Maine, the best small town in the Northeast?

You name it, Castine in Hancock County, hugged by the Penobscot Bay, is the perfect getaway for so many reasons. Whether your idea of the perfect getaway is a history lesson, going to the theater, relaxing by the bay, indulging in good food, or shopping until your card isn't accepted, Castine, Maine, has it all.

USA Today went on the hunt for the best small towns using multiple categories. They teamed up with a panel of travel writers to make nominations. Then, readers voted for the best in each category. Castine, Maine, stood out.

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A hidden gem on the Maine coast

Here's what USA Today said about Castine, Maine.

Castine is rich with history and maritime charm dating back to the 1600s. Visitors love to stroll through its elm tree-lined streets to admire the well-preserved 18th-century architecture, visit the Wilson Museum, or explore Fort George, a remnant of the town's Revolutionary War past.

Take a virtual tour of Castine, Maine.

If you want to visit Castine, Maine, because you need to see the Northeast's best small town, but not sure when you can get there - take a virtual tour! Yes, there's an app for that! The town of Castine has an app that provides two different virtual tours! It's worth the download.

But if you can make it in person, find out why this charming town in Maine has everyone wishing they lived in Maine.