Portland
History: First known as Falmouth, Portland was first permanently settled in 1633 as a trading and fishing village. Following the American Revolution, a section of Falmouth was separated into it’s own town called Portland. By 1820, Maine had formed as a state, and made Portland its capital. Getting There: Portland is approximately an hour and fifty minutes from Boston, and 45 minutes from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Portland is easily accessible from Portland International Airport, and an Amtrak train station within close proximity to the airport. Getting Around: Portland is a fairly small city, making it walkable for most able-bodied person. The City also offers a ...
Bar Harbor
History: Bar Harbor is located on Mount Desert Island on Maine’s middle coast. Bar Harbor was first settled in 1763 by Israel Higgins and John Thomas, and became a popular destination for artists, attracted by its scenic, rugged coast. As Bar Harbor’s popularity grew, it become a destination of choice for the rich and famous, competing with Newport, Rhode Island with luxurious estates. Acadia National Park: Bar Harbor’s number one tourist destination is Acadia National Park, which preserves 30,300 acres of Mount Desert Island, and adjacent smaller islands. The park is positioned within a transition zone of eastern deciduous and ...
