| Maine is known world over for its spectacular rugged | | | | the oldest one in the state. There are sixty working |
| coastline, with over 3000 islands and picturesque | | | | lighthouses up and down the Maine coast. |
| harbours. Maine is full of traditional New England towns | | | | The town of Freeport is known internationally for its |
| and quaint costal villages that feature excellent | | | | impressive range of outlet stores, making it an |
| shopping and fine restaurants. Maine evokes images | | | | international shopping mecca. The main street is home |
| of ship building and nineteenth century sea captains. By | | | | to Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic and Maine landmark |
| the middle of the nineteenth century Maine had | | | | L.L. Bean. |
| established itself as the ship building capital of the USA. | | | | No mention of Maine is complete without a word on |
| Some of the world's finest sailing boats are still built | | | | lobster. Marching steadily across the Atlantic's rocky |
| here. | | | | floor into the waiting traps of local lobstermen, the |
| Up and down the coast there are mansions built by | | | | tasty crustacean is the state's most noteworthy |
| wealthy sea captains, and ancient lighthouses, many of | | | | culinary claim to fame. Clams, shrimp, scallops and |
| which have been converted into bed and breakfasts. | | | | mussels are also found in abundance |
| Maine has several well known lighthouses such as the | | | | Maine is famous for its cranberries and blueberries... |
| Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park. It was | | | | blueberry pie... drinking fresh cranberry juice on a |
| commissioned by George Washington in 1790, and is | | | | summers day... picking delicious wild blueberries. |