We spend a lot of time telling you all about the great things to do in Maine. From hiking trails to restaurants and all the fun things in between, we certainly spend a great deal of time trying to convince people to love it here. But, maybe it’s time we spent some time reminding people why Maine might not be the greatest place to live. We love our tourists, but here are a few reasons why those who visit might want to reconsider actually moving here!
- You can say goodbye to sleeping in.
atutuanita / Flickr Maine’s sunrises are not to be missed. Not only can you see the absolute first sunrise in the US in Maine, but you also have three options for viewing depending on the season. You’ll want to head to either Mars Hill, Cadillac Mountain or Lubec. From late March to mid-September, you’ll want to head to Mars Hill for first light. But, from mid-September through the first week of October you should head to Quoddy Head. If you want to work for your view and see it from Cadillac Mountain, you have some more time. Be there between mid-October and early March and you’ll be greeted by America’s first light.
- You’re probably going to have to work hard.
Michelle Souliere / Flickr Mainers have a very strong work ethic. If you move here, get ready to put in your time as a hard worker.
- You’re going to have to get used to having a new song in your head.
Colton, G. W., Colton’s Atlas of the World Illustrating Physical and Political Geography, c. 1857 edition. Forget about those catchy Taylor Swift songs, you’re going to need to learn The Counties song if you want to be a real Mainer. Get ready to tart singing, “Cumberland and Franklin, Piscataquis and Kennebec…” for no good reason at all.
- If being around other people makes you happy, you might want to pick a new state.
Navy Blue Stripes / Flickr There are so many wonderful and empty, serene spaces in Maine that it’s easy to get lost in your own world. If that’s not your thing, stay put in another place!
- You’re going to be forced to be resilient.
donshall / Flickr Days like this don’t warrant snow days in Maine.
- You were hoping for a quiet dinner at home?
damanhur_ms / Flickr Not in Maine you aren’t. Get ready to have enough seats ready for half the neighborhood. Just in case.
- You’ll revert to what life was like before Google Maps.
Michelle Starin Get ready to embrace the beloved Maine Atlas and Gazetteer for any and all travel withing the state.
- You want your kid’s first car to be a car?
jenpilot / Flickr Get used to the idea of them driving an ATV before they can actually see over the steering wheel of an actual car!
- If you were hoping for a good excuse to head west for skiing, think again.
imnotquitejack / Flickr Maine is a ski destination and we’ll prove it with Sunday River and Sugarloaf, to name just a few ski options.
- You might need to invest in new pants.
dinnercraft / Flickr Maine is the only state with both a “state dessert” AND a “state treat.” Get ready for lots of blueberry pie and whoopie pies!
- You love Wal-Mart? Think again.
Portland Buy Local / Facebook There are so many incredible local options in Maine that mass-production will be a thing of your past!
- If you love pancakes for breakfast, steer clear.
bookgrl / Flickr From here on out you’re eating ployes!
- Oh, you wanted to live somewhere else someday?
captainkimo / Flickr Nope. Not going to happen after living in Maine! You’ll quickly realize that there’s simply no place better.
Okay, so maybe we were too late with this article and you’re already planning a move. Check out this article for some of the most Maine houses you can possibly find. You might as well go all out if you’re heading north!
atutuanita / Flickr
Maine’s sunrises are not to be missed. Not only can you see the absolute first sunrise in the US in Maine, but you also have three options for viewing depending on the season. You’ll want to head to either Mars Hill, Cadillac Mountain or Lubec. From late March to mid-September, you’ll want to head to Mars Hill for first light. But, from mid-September through the first week of October you should head to Quoddy Head. If you want to work for your view and see it from Cadillac Mountain, you have some more time. Be there between mid-October and early March and you’ll be greeted by America’s first light.
Michelle Souliere / Flickr
Mainers have a very strong work ethic. If you move here, get ready to put in your time as a hard worker.
Colton, G. W., Colton’s Atlas of the World Illustrating Physical and Political Geography, c. 1857 edition.
Forget about those catchy Taylor Swift songs, you’re going to need to learn The Counties song if you want to be a real Mainer. Get ready to tart singing, “Cumberland and Franklin, Piscataquis and Kennebec…” for no good reason at all.
Navy Blue Stripes / Flickr
There are so many wonderful and empty, serene spaces in Maine that it’s easy to get lost in your own world. If that’s not your thing, stay put in another place!
donshall / Flickr
Days like this don’t warrant snow days in Maine.
damanhur_ms / Flickr
Not in Maine you aren’t. Get ready to have enough seats ready for half the neighborhood. Just in case.
Michelle Starin
Get ready to embrace the beloved Maine Atlas and Gazetteer for any and all travel withing the state.
jenpilot / Flickr
Get used to the idea of them driving an ATV before they can actually see over the steering wheel of an actual car!
imnotquitejack / Flickr
Maine is a ski destination and we’ll prove it with Sunday River and Sugarloaf, to name just a few ski options.
dinnercraft / Flickr
Maine is the only state with both a “state dessert” AND a “state treat.” Get ready for lots of blueberry pie and whoopie pies!
Portland Buy Local / Facebook
There are so many incredible local options in Maine that mass-production will be a thing of your past!
bookgrl / Flickr
From here on out you’re eating ployes!
captainkimo / Flickr
Nope. Not going to happen after living in Maine! You’ll quickly realize that there’s simply no place better.
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