We just love Christmas in Maine! There’s something just a bit more magical about the holiday season here and we love finding the little towns that do it best. Now that Christmas is almost here, it’s time to get those last strolls through town done. Here are the towns with the absolute best main streets in Vacationland.
- Kennebunkport, York County
Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude / Facebook It’s Maine’s small towns that do Christmas best. Even the ones you might feel are “touristy.” Take a stroll through downtown Kennebunkport to experience a true Christmas in Maine.
- Bar Harbor, Hancock County
Visit Bar Harbor Maine / Facebook Between the winter cheer and snow on the ground, Bar Harbor might offer the perfect Christmas streets to explore. There are lots of hidden gems here, so be sure to spend the day and then enjoy a hot chocolate after dinner at night.
- Portland, Cumberland County
Corey Templeton / Flickr Portland’s small streets are lovely any time of year, but head to the city for Christmas and you’ll be delighted by the small shops and the wonderful options for holiday treats and hot chocolate.
- Camden, Knox County
Camdenvacation.com Come enjoy a true Maine Christmas by the Sea in this perfectly nautical Maine town. Stroll along the salty streets and take in the very special Christmas vibes that only Maine can offer.
- Bath, Sagadahoc County
City of Bath / Facebook Bath’s famous “Old Fashioned Christmas” event lasts all through December, which means there’s still time to get in on the festive feelings. Head to Bath before Christmas to truly soak up some Maine holiday spirit.
- Gardiner, Kennebec County
Gardiner Main Street / Facebook After taking part in the annual Holiday Parade of Lights on Water Street, we hope you participated in the Ugly Christmas Sweater contest! Now that the official events are wrapping up, why not take a stroll through town and grab those last few presents locally!
- Bangor, Penobscot County
Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau / Facebook Bangor Maine might look like any other town during the day, but at Christmastime it comes alive at night. Stroll through town to get the last bits of Christmas lights and shopping in.
- Freeport, Cumberland County
Freeport USA / Facebook As holiday cheer goes, you can’t get much more festive and spirited than Freeport. Spend the day shopping, then stick around for dinner and see the streets come alight!
Looking for more holiday cheer? Check out this article all about Boothbay’s Christmas celebrations!
Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude / Facebook
It’s Maine’s small towns that do Christmas best. Even the ones you might feel are “touristy.” Take a stroll through downtown Kennebunkport to experience a true Christmas in Maine.
Visit Bar Harbor Maine / Facebook
Between the winter cheer and snow on the ground, Bar Harbor might offer the perfect Christmas streets to explore. There are lots of hidden gems here, so be sure to spend the day and then enjoy a hot chocolate after dinner at night.
Corey Templeton / Flickr
Portland’s small streets are lovely any time of year, but head to the city for Christmas and you’ll be delighted by the small shops and the wonderful options for holiday treats and hot chocolate.
Camdenvacation.com
Come enjoy a true Maine Christmas by the Sea in this perfectly nautical Maine town. Stroll along the salty streets and take in the very special Christmas vibes that only Maine can offer.
City of Bath / Facebook
Bath’s famous “Old Fashioned Christmas” event lasts all through December, which means there’s still time to get in on the festive feelings. Head to Bath before Christmas to truly soak up some Maine holiday spirit.
Gardiner Main Street / Facebook
After taking part in the annual Holiday Parade of Lights on Water Street, we hope you participated in the Ugly Christmas Sweater contest! Now that the official events are wrapping up, why not take a stroll through town and grab those last few presents locally!
Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau / Facebook
Bangor Maine might look like any other town during the day, but at Christmastime it comes alive at night. Stroll through town to get the last bits of Christmas lights and shopping in.
Freeport USA / Facebook
As holiday cheer goes, you can’t get much more festive and spirited than Freeport. Spend the day shopping, then stick around for dinner and see the streets come alight!
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