Frommer’s Maine Coast

You’ll never fall into tourist traps when you travel with Frommer’s. Doing so is like having a trusted friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. That’s because our guidebooks, unlike much of the competition, are written by resident experts--like Brian Kevin. In this highly opinionated book, he’ll help you sort through the all of the options so you can tailor a vacation that’s right for you.
Frommer’s Maine Coast covers all of the region’s highlights--from the best beaches and lobster rolls to the most scenic places to hike, kayak, and sail. The book gives in-depth advice on how to tackle the wondrous Acadia National Park, the foodie scene in Portland, such small-town gems as York Village, Camden, Castine, and more.

Our guide proudly contains:

- Exact prices for every venue and activity listed, so there’s never any guessing or nasty surprises
- Detailed maps throughout, plus a handy pullout map
- Savvy, hard-hitting, fully updated reviews of restaurants, hotels, attractions, shopping, and nightlife in all price ranges, from luxe to backpacker-friendly
- Helpful suggested itineraries so you can make the most of your vacation time

About Frommer’s: There’s a reason that Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the bestselling guide series in 1957 to help American service members fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe. Since then, we have published thousands of titles, becoming a household name by helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s.

Brian Kevin is the editor in chief of Down East magazine and has written for Outside, the New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Men’s Journal, Audubon, and others. His work has been recognized or anthologized in Best Food Writing, Best American Essays, and Best American Sports Writing, and he’s the author of The Footloose American: Following the Hunter S. Thompson Trail Across South America. He lives in Hope, Maine.