Plan Your Adventure: 10 Must-Visit Places in Maine and New Hampshire

Maine and New Hampshire are two great New England states.

There's something for everyone, including quaint villages, awesome theme parks, beautiful spots in nature, incredible scenery of the seasons, and iconic landmarks.

But have you managed to hit some core staple spots that you have to visit at least once?

Maine Places to Visit

Picture this: the rugged coastline of Maine, adorned with majestic lighthouses like the legendary Portland Head Light.

And that's not just a lighthouse; it's a symbol of maritime history, a beacon of hope, and let's be real, the ultimate backdrop for an envy-inducing Instagram post.

Have you been there?

New Hampshire Places to Visit

What about New Hampshire, home to the mighty Mount Washington, standing tall and proud like a guardian of the Granite State.

This mountain isn't just famous; it's record-breaking. Who can forget that record wind chill it unleashed in February 2023?

According to PBS, the wind chill hit -108 degrees Fahrenheit. Now that's cold.

Those are just two spots you should be checking out.

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So whether you're from away planning on a vacation or you've lived in the area forever, here are five places in Maine and five in New Hampshire you've got to visit at least once in your lifetime.

These may seem like obvious choices, but they're obvious places people should visit for a reason.

Have you checked off all these iconic spots from your bucket list already? What spots did we miss? No matter what, there's so much great stuff to enjoy in Maine and New England, that this list should only be the beginning.

Let us know some other places that should be on your Maine and New Hampshire places to visit list.