Important Activities And Events In Maine
The main activities and events take place in the summer season of Maine. Summer season is the best time to make a visit to Maine as there are lots of events taking place. In the month of July, especially the 4th of the month, is the Independence Day celebration with fireworks and parades taking place.More...
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How Did Maine Get Its Name ?
In an article published on October 7, 1883 in The New York Times, Hamilton R Staples stated the name Maine was granted descriptively. It is considered as “the Mayne Land of New England” in the original charter. It was narrated as Mavoshen or Mavosheen by the early writers and explorers. Some researchers say Maine is derived from the word Mainland. Though it has been confirmed the word Maine is framed as the Mainland of New England.More...
When Did Maine Become A State ?
It is assumed that in the year 1498, two British Men John Cabot (Father) and Sebastian Cabot (Son) landed at the coast of Maine for the first time. Though, they were the first on this land, but did not settled in Maine. The English got settled in Maine after a century that is considered to be after the year 1623.More...
Interesting Attractions In Maine
Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park are one of the few tourist attractions in the state of Maine. These two places attract tourists, especially wildlife enthusiasts and adventurers. The two national parks can be seen by flying over them. This arrangement is made available through biplane so that you enjoy throughout your trip and do not miss anything.More...
Things To Do In Portland Maine
Portland is one of the prime Cities in the state of Maine where you can perform lots of activities with your family and friends. You can go on a shopping spree with your loved ones in innumerable shopping stores across the city where you can hang around for shopping. The other attractions in Portland include Restaurants, Cruises, Amusement Parks and Museums.More...
Places To Visit Maine
Maine, a beautiful state in the United States, is nicknamed as “Vacationland”. The astonishing summer in Maine is famous for its Fairs and Festivals that attracts thousands of tourists every year in summer. Tourists traveling to Maine can enjoy the summer festivals, but they can also enjoy the natural ecstasy in Maine. In this article, you will get a glimpse of destinations available for spending vacation in Maine.More...
Native American History In Maine
Most of the Mainers do not know the history of Maine. In the past the Native Americans hold the most complex, motivating and brutal history. The life of Native Americans in the past was very hard and breathtaking. Most of the people today do not know that the Native Americans were the first to land in Maine.More...
Facts About Maine
There are a few interesting facts about Maine which everyone should know. Maine was declared as 23rd state of the US on March 15, 1820, and it is the only state which has only one syllable in its name. Maine shares its border only with New Hampshire State in United States and with neighboring country Canada.More...
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