13 Essential Maine Experiences Every First-Time Visitor (and Local) Should Try

Someone on a Maine-based Facebook group recently asked the question, “If someone is visiting Maine for the first time, what’s one thing they must do?”

It made me think, what is the ultimate Maine experience? Is it sitting down for a most delicious lobster meal? Is it going for a hike in the Maine wilderness? Maybe it's cruising down a scenic backroad, taking in the gorgeous ocean views or colorful fall foliage?

There was a lot of response to the social media post, so we pulled some of the top answers on the necessary must-dos in the Pine Tree State.

What's One Thing Everyone Must Do in Maine?

What's great about reading some of the suggestions to the Facebook post is the vast variety of choices when it comes to the essential experience in Maine.

Some of them were food-based (hello, seafood stops) and some were trip-based (Portland Head Light makes for an Instagram photo session).

Some were generic like "Sit in a quiet place, in the woods, or on the shore, breathe clean air and reflect," or the straightforward "relax."

Let's take a look at some of the top responses for a list of 13 essential Maine experiences.

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What do you think of some of the answers?

You might be a first-time visitor or a lifelong local looking for a reminder of why you love Maine, but there’s clearly something here to inspire your next adventure.

Maine is a wonderful place, and the options for the ultimate Pine Tree State experience are numerous.

Time to go make your next Maine memory, right?