Are you ready to pack up the kids, or the adult kids with the grandkids, and head to the coast of Maine for a few days? A vacation in Maine with family will allow you to spend time outside. You can all wander through a national park. Head out on a boat ride. And swim in the Gulf of Maine. The best part though is you can make a few memories that everyone will remember for a lifetime. There are so many things to do in Maine. Today, I am sharing an itinerary that will show you only a few of the possibilities. This itinerary will get you thinking about what your family will want to do during a vacation in Maine. I can then use some of your ideas to personalize an itinerary for your family vacation in Maine.  

Experience an 8 Day Vacation in Maine with Family 

Day One: Portland 

Your family adventures in Maine will begin once you arrive in Portland. After checking into your hotel, walk around to stretch your legs. This is the perfect time to explore. Maybe head over to the Eastern Promenade. Or check out one of the many Portland Lighthouses.  

Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park is the most popular. But don’t skip the history at the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse.  

Day Two: Portland 

The kids will love spending a little time having fun at the Children’s Museum and Theatre. The hands-on exhibits will have everyone in the family learning about science, technology, and engineering.  

From there, you can grab lunch at Old Port. Or simply do a little shopping before enjoying a picnic at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.  

Day Three: Portland 

As long as it is not raining, day three of your family vacation in Maine is perfect for heading out to an island in Boothbay Harbor. You can enjoy a traditional clambake on the island. This is where you will dine on delicious seafood, as well as Maine’s best blueberry cake.  

Once you have returned to the mainland, head to the Portland Observatory. This is where you can see fabulous views of the harbor. You may even spot the island you were just all visiting!  

Day Four: Bar Harbor 

Your day will begin with a quick journey from Portland to Bar Harbor, Maine. After a quick check in at your hotel, you can choose to explore either Maine Wildlife Park or Camden.  

At the wildlife park, you can visit the different native animals that were injured and cannot be returned to the wild. Over in Camden, it will be all about the High Street Historic District or hiking within Camden Hills State Park.  

Day Five: Bar Harbor 

It will be hard to believe that your family vacation in Maine is more than half over on this beautiful day. Today’s adventures will take you to Northeast Harbor. After a morning of exploring, take your picnic lunch to Agamont Park. Watch the boats out on the water, as you eat, talk, and laugh. The memories you will make on this day will be priceless!  

Day Six: Bar Harbor 

You cannot take a family vacation in Maine and not spend at least one day in Acadia National Park. I recommend taking a guided tour of this national park. This will allow you to learn about its geology, history, and wildlife.  

However, you can explore Acadia National Park on your own. Maybe go for a hike.  

Before heading back to your hotel, stop at the Egg Rock Lighthouse. This square lighthouse is one of the most unique ones in Maine.  

Day Seven: Bar Harbor 

Okay, so you made memories during a traditional clambake on this family vacation. But how about making even more memories while heading out on a lobstering boat ride? Your lobster boat captain will explain everything you need to know about lobstering. Plus, you get to see seals and bald eagles while out on the water.  

Day Eight: Bar Harbor 

Depending on the time of your flight, you may have a little time to say goodbye to your favorite sights in Bar Harbor before your flight. And if not, at least your whole family will have the memories you made during your family vacation in Maine.  

So, are you ready to have me create a personalized family vacation itinerary in Maine or another destination for your next trip?  

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