Top 6 Best Romantic Things to Do in Maine for Couples

If you’re single, have you ever considered joining a dating site? A survey conducted by Pew Research Center says that three-in-ten U.S. adults say they have ever used an online dating site or app. Signing up to one of these platforms is such a convenient way to interact with like-minded individuals. After completing the straightforward registration process, you can start browsing through a range of personal profiles on a dating site. If you’re a few steps ahead and have already in the online environment, perhaps you’re at the stage of planning a couples getaway? There are few locations as steeped in romance as New England, on the USA’s Atlantic seaboard. So if you’ve met somebody special while online dating, here are 6 activities you must try when you visit Maine.

Tour the rugged coastline

Facing the sprawling Atlantic Ocean, the so-called Pine Tree State is renowned for its charming coastal towns and villages, and endless kilometers of picturesque beaches dotted with brightly painted lighthouses. A mere five hours drive from bustling Manhattan will take you deep into the Maine hinterland and Kennebunkport. Here you can immerse yourself in a tranquil world of shipping captain’s homes, secluded piers, and shops crammed with interesting souvenirs.

Take a trip to Portland

If you want to dip into Maine’s urban life, pay a visit to its most populous city, Portland. The Old Port district is particularly popular with visitors, where you can soak up the elegant 19th-century architecture, contrasting with the activity on the city’s thriving dockland area – Portland is the second-largest shipping hub in the whole of New England. There are museums, art galleries, and numerous breweries offering locally-brewed ales to sample.

Soak up the sights in Acadia National Park

If you and your partner feel like escaping into the Pine Tree State’s unspoiled countryside, take a trip into Acadia, where you’ll discover hiking trails (by foot or mountain bike), and jaw-dropping scenery. You can explore pathways through forests teeming with birds, deer, and many other creatures, carpeting mountains rising to 470 meters (Cadillac Mountain is one of the highest peaks on the USA’s east coast.) On a clear day, the mystical-looking blur you’ll see on the northern horizon is Nova Scotia, on the border with Canada.

The beautiful place by the sea

The Native American Abenaki tribe named this stretch of Maine coast Ogunquit, translating as “beautiful place by the sea.” You’ll see why if you add this location to your itinerary. Endless sandy beaches nestle beneath towering cliffs, and if are feeling particularly energetic, you could always take a dip in the river lagoon. Ogunquit Beach is particularly renowned for being LGBT-friendly.

Take a boat tour from Bar Harbor

No visit to Maine would be complete without booking a cruise of the mighty Atlantic Ocean. The fertile waters lying off the USA’s east coast attract all manner of wildlife, so why don’t you book two seats on one of the many boat rides that will take you around Bar Harbor? Sample the onboard refreshments, while your guide will point out the optimum places to catch sight of whales, dolphins, or seals.

Cruise along the coastline by kayak

There are so many rugged inlets and islands dotted along the 3,500 miles of Maine’s coastline, and one of the best ways to explore this paradise is to hire a pair of sea kayaks, and paddle along the landscape. Various operators will offer this service, giving advice about the best locations, and what to look for if you are taking this adventurous route. The largest island off the coast of Maine is Mount Desert Island, which has a population of 10,000, and its remote western side is always a draw for kayakers and other water enthusiasts.