If you plan to travel around the northeastern U.S., stop by Augusta, Maine to see some fascinating historical and cultural sights. If you are arriving by plane, you can land in Augusta State Airport, a regional airport with express flights to Bostonﾒs Logan International Airport via US Airways. Once in Augusta, the state capital, you might want to see the oldest surviving wooden fort in North America, Old Fort Western. There is the State Capitol Building which offers free guided tours. Across the street from the capitol buildingﾒs parking lot is the Maine State Museum, which focuses on natural history and the local industrial history, where you and your family can even visit a two-story woodworking mill. For a beautiful dining experience, make your way down to the riverside where you can dine at a series of fine restaurants and grills. Come see a New England city with extensive culture and history in Augusta, Maine.
Maine is marked by all sorts of different landscapes, from a rocky coastline to the forested center of the state. The coastline is decorated with many picturesque lighthouses which families could photograph just before partaking in a whale-watching trip. Visitors to Maine can also go hiking, surfing, whitewater canoeing, fishing, and historical site seeing. Seasons in Maine are some of the most pleasant in the whole US. In winter, you could visit one of many ski resorts like Squaw Mountain Resort. If you are around in autumn, you could see the famous Indian Summer, with vibrant foliage and a warm season that can last until November.