Moon Maine (Travel Guide)

When my husband and I decide to go anywhere on vacation in North America, first order of business is to buy the Moon handbook of that state or province. We are headed for Maine next fall, so I looked on Amazon, found the latest edition of the Maine Moon handbook, and ordered it. Maine is a good sized New England state, so I'll be referring to this book plenty as I plan for our trip out there. Moon handbooks are so comprehensive and up-to-date. They include the sightseeing highlights of any particular area, a nice smattering of places to stay overnight, and a few tried-and-true restaurants in the area too. They give websites, phone numbers, prices of major attractions, length and difficulty level of popular hikes, and with nice zoomed-in maps of towns and small regions. I own 12-15 Moon handbooks already and I would not think of leaving home without one. And I can always count on Amazon to have the latest edition of whichever book I need.

We are planning a trip to Maine with our RV soon. This book was recommended to me by a friend who has traveled to Maine several times to camp in Arcadia National Park. This book appears to be a good place to start learning and planning our trip

Maine is so full of things to do, it is the kind of place that is best to get lost in. A guidebook isn't really necessary unless you're picky about accomodations and you want to plan ahead. That said, this is a good book for the purpose. Geographic coverage is exhaustive, but listings are just a small sample of recommended options. Historical and cultural contexts are minimal. Personally, I prefer the thicker Explorer's Guide, but this book will work just as well for the casual tourist. If you're interested in the outdoors, this book provides a good summary of top attractions. For those keen on spending most of their time in Portland and the coastal towns, the other book is better. Speaking of Portland, if you come to Maine for any length of time whatsoever, be sure to include Portland on the itinerary.

As a new Maine resident (from away) this new guide has been my constant companion as we identify new destinations to explore. And it includes the new Katahdin National Monument which is omitted from authorized State Maine guides. Convenient, readable, and as up to date as a Guide can be in this changing world and economy.

This book had us excited about the outdoor hiking opportunities that Maine presents. Alas, many of the natural areas, including those owned by the federal and state government, are accessible only via land owned by logging companies. We ended up disappointed at the hassles of crossing this land to access public hiking areas, as well as the comparative lack of wildness versus that in many areas out west. But that's JustMe.

These are well written handbooks. I have used many different guides for other travels, my favorites are by Moon. Highly suggest travelers look for these when traveling. Get them ahead of time so you will know where and how to go.

I'm very picky with my travel guide books because I'm not looking for the most expensive, 5-star experience while I'm traveling. This book gives a range of affordable, high quality options for dining, lodging, and exploring. I would definitely buy Moon Handbook guides for other destinations in the future.

An associate recommended this book. They live there in the summer and I mentioned I was planning a vacation to Maine. The book has great info.