Summer in Maine has something for you. Try a visit to Portland – the largest city in the state sitting along Casco Bay on the Gulf of Maine. Visitors to Portland are treated to enriching summer festivals, incredible Maine cuisine and fascinating cultural centers. Shop till somebody drops at the nearby Freeport Outlets in Freeport – home to L.L. Bean – or the Maine Mall in South Portland. Don’t forget, you’re in the Pine Tree State, so get out there and see that countryside. Head to the Acadia National Park near Bar Harbor and choose from hiking, swimming and horseback riding – the best way to enjoy your scenic summer in Maine.

Portland is a city teaming with activity. June 12th brings Old Port Festival 2011 to the downtown district to kick off the summer right. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can test your skills on the rock-climbing wall and the Bungee Trampoline, or check out the kid’s zone presented by the Children's Museum and Theater of Maine. Shop through local art, cheer on the parade, and catch live music happening throughout the festival. Missed the party? There’s much more to do in Portland.

Take advantage of great shopping in the suburbs of Portland. Head to the Maine Mall – set less than three miles from the Best Western hotel in South Portland along Interstate 95. Get your Father’s Day shopping out of the way, or pick up something for the home at Brookstone or Pottery Barn. For more deals, make your way to the Freeport Outlets – four miles from the Best Western hotel in Freeport. Shop through L.L. Bean, J. Crew and Polo Ralph Lauren. Need more fun on your feet? Head to Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor for outdoor adventure in the Pine Tree State.

Acadia National Park sits on Mount Desert Island along the Atlantic Ocean. Take advantage of 125 miles of hiking trails – anything from a leisurely stroll along the Bar Harbor Shore Path to a difficult and steep trek down the Beehive Trail. Don’t miss amazing views of the shoreline from the Great Pond Trail, or take a lunch break at the Bear Brook or Seawall picnic areas. A license is not required for saltwater fishing in the park, so reel in some bluefish, mackerel and striped bass once July comes around. Take a deserved break at the Best Western hotel in Bar Harbor, or stick around Acadia National Park for birdwatching, rock climbing and boating this summer in Maine.

Whether filling your plate with fresh seafood at the Old Port Festival, or shopping at the Freeport Outlets for your trip to the Acadia National Park, you’ll spark envy with your summer trip to Maine.