Tourists

Hello, Mainers. We all know what it's like to explain our way of life (the way life should be) to out-of-towners. Let's get into it.

There are lots of people, places, and things that come from New Hampshire that out-of-staters recognize.

"Where?"

When you live somewhere new for long enough, you start to understand things you didn't before.

Here are 25 excellent places to explore if you're a first-time visitor to Maine and want to fully immerse yourself in the experience.

Do you think you can spot a tourist in Maine? Here are 25 ways to know for sure.

A survey of tourists results in Maine being named one of the least-friendly states in the entire country, and natives are sure to take it well.

It's not always the most popular destinations that are the best. Often times, it's the hidden gems that make the greatest impact.

As Maine swells with tourists, it can be incredibly frustrating.

You can walk in the shoes of John Adams and his family thanks to a fascinating collection of tours run by the Adams National Historic Park.

In addition to its charming architecture, cozy layout, monthly book clubs, author events, wide card selection, and more, the bookstore will have one more attribute to rightfully brag about: a documentary feature.

Some are lakes, others are swimming holes, but there's one thing they all have in common: people love them, and you will, too.

Have you done this?

As locals, we are allowed to complain!

It's amazing how little people from away know about Maine.

How many people "from away" could properly pronounce the names of some of our most treasured and cherished towns? We think that number is LOW.