5 Places in Maine That Make You Feel Like You’ve Entered Another World

There are those true moments in Maine where you kind of just stop, look around a moment, and think.. wait, this is real?

Those magical moments, where you may have taken a wrong turn and ended up somewhere simply out of this world. Maine’s natural beauty is something we don’t need to talk people into believing; they already know.

But then there are places like Gulf Hagas Falls — often called the “Grand Canyon of Maine” and sitting right near the Appalachian Trail — that give you that unmistakable “I’m not in Kansas anymore, Toto” feeling.

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If you are like me and still love pretending, even though we must also "adult" at the same time, Gulf Hagas takes me straight to Lord of The Rings. It has that feeling you've wandered into Middle-earth and your new BFF is a hobbit.

From Bridgerton Vibes to Otherworldly Views, Maine Has It All

When I was younger, I was taken to the Victoria Mansion in Portland, and I suddenly felt as if I were in the United Kingdom or in one of those big, boring books my dad used to love to read for hours. 

I certainly didn’t feel like I was in Maine anymore. 

The magical architecture and the overall atmosphere transport you somewhere else entirely — and honestly, sometimes us moms just need that little escape.

The mansion is ornate, over the top, and feels like you jaunted off into a period drama on Netflix. Yes, Bridgerton.  

Below are those kinds of spots — five places that pull you out of reality for a bit and transport you to another place and time entirely. Some feel like they belong in another country, one feels straight out of Middle-earth, and another feels worlds away, even though it’s really just a short plane ride from home.