If you’re dreaming of a move to Maine in the next few months, you’re probably picturing lighthouses, wild coastline, mountain air, and quiet towns where life feels a little more peaceful. But what’s it really like to live near some of the most stunning places in the state?
Discover homes near Maine’s most beautiful spots. Your Southern Maine home search begins now.
Here are five of the most beautiful places in Maine—and why they’re not just amazing to visit, but also places you could realistically Make Maine Your Home.
🌄 1. Acadia National Park – Mount Desert Island
📍 Near Bar Harbor | 💰 $35 per car for 7-day pass
Acadia is the crown jewel of Maine’s natural landscape. You’ll find everything from rocky coastline to lush pine forests, with iconic spots like Cadillac Mountain and Sand Beach.
Live Nearby: Bar Harbor is artsy, walkable, and full of charm. Homes are pricier here, but the lifestyle is unbeatable if you love nature and community.
🏞️ 2. Gulf Hagas – “The Grand Canyon of Maine”
📍 Near Brownville | 💰 $11/person, cash only
Remote and rugged, this gorge is lined with waterfalls and hiking trails through dense forest. It’s ideal for adventure lovers.
Live Nearby: Consider Dover-Foxcroft or Greenville for cabins, lakefront retreats, and small-town life.
🏖️ 3. Popham Beach State Park
📍 Phippsburg | 💰 $6–8/day, free for kids under 5
This is one of the most stunning sandy beaches in Maine. The wide shoreline shifts with the tides, and low tide even reveals sandbars you can walk across to little islands.
Live Nearby: Bath, Phippsburg, and Brunswick offer great coastal living with small-town charm and easy Portland access.
🏔️ 4. Camden Hills State Park
📍 Camden | 💰 $6–8/day
Mount Battie offers sweeping views of Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay. Camden itself is a picture-perfect coastal town with boutique shops and an active harbor scene.
Live Nearby: Camden is higher-end, but Rockland and Lincolnville offer more affordable homes with similar scenery and access.
🌅 5. Height of Land – Rangeley Lakes Region
📍 Between Rangeley & Roxbury | 💰 Free
This pull-off on Route 17 has one of the most breathtaking views in the state—especially during fall foliage. It’s quiet, wild, and stunning.
Live Nearby: Rangeley is a four-season town ideal for those who love skiing, fishing, boating, and remote living. It’s also great for short-term rental potential.
🏡 Ready to Make the Leap?
These aren’t just pretty places on a postcard—they’re thriving Maine communities where people really live, work, and build a life. If you’re planning a move to Maine in the next 3 months, let’s chat.
👉 Reach out to Doug Schauf and The Make Maine Your Home Team at RE/MAX Oceanside.
📬 Contact us to start your home search today!
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And remember—If you Make Maine Your Home, you don’t have to do it alone!
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