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Welcome to Main Street Maine!

Main Street Maine highlights Maine’s 10 National Main Street communities
that are vibrant places to find local food, shops, cultural happenings and great New England architecture.

STEP #1

LOCATE A DOWNTOWN

Start your Main Street Maine tour by selecting one of the ten downtowns on the map above
or simply click on one of the random suggestions du jour below!

OR SELECT ONE OF OUR

SUGGESTIONS DU JOUR

The exciting Main Street Maine highlights below are here to tempt you, but there is much more to explore in each community!

Note: Every time you reload this page, new random suggestions will appear.

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THE DOWNTOWN BEAT:
NEW EXPERIENCES

Apr 09
Don’t miss these great Maine downtown Farmers’ Markets!

It's always fun to go to a farmers' market, browse the appealing stalls, mingle with the local purveyors and artisans, and even listen to live music. We've crafted a list for you here that goes a bit beyond the traditional market.

  • Bath, Maine
Mar 22
Main Street Maine Restaurants with Outdoor Seating

Main Street Maine's list of downtown Restaurants with Outdoor Seating located in our nationally recognized Main Street downtowns. Bon Appétit!

  • Augusta, Maine
Sep 28
Breweries on Main Street Maine (Updated!)

Sip a downtown pour (Breweries on Main Street Maine). List of Maine’s downtown breweries: Cushnoc Brewing, Bath Brewing, Marshall Wharf, Moderation Brewing, Bateau Brewing, Rock Harbor Brewing, The Run of the Mill, Yes Brewing, ...

  • Augusta, Maine
Sep 21
Main Street Maine’s Bakeries & Pastry Shops

Fresh bread and croissants anyone? Here is a sample of Main Street Maine’s best downtown bakeries. These small, independent bakeries are important pillars of our vibrant downtowns and some have been around for generations.

  • Augusta, Maine
Jul 19
Visit These 10 Maine Pet-Friendly Downtowns!

Vacationing in Maine with your dog? No problem! The team at Main Street Maine has scouted Maine’s ten Main Street communities and listed here are a number of pet-friendly places and events.

  • Augusta, Maine
Feb 19
Where to eat on Main Street Maine?

The team at Main Street Maine has scouted out our 10 nationally recognized historic, year-round Maine downtowns and listed here are some great restaurants. From great local cafes to a […]

  • Augusta, Maine
Oct 10
TEN MAINE DOWNTOWNS & ANTIQUE SHOPS TRAIL

A great fall getaway! With the arrival of autumn, we are winding down our summer garden activities, and are shifting our focus to our homes and our interiors. Now is a wonderful time to create or refresh a retreat that will keep us cozy and welcome our guests throughout winter. This seasonal urge to decorate makes fall the perfect season for antiquing. In this article, Main Street Maine makes shopping for antiques in Maine easy and much more interesting. Intrigued?

  • Augusta, Maine
Sep 24
Discover Maine’s iconic downtown buildings

Maine’s downtowns are home to hundreds of beautiful historic buildings. These edifices retain the character from the days when downtown was the destination for shopping, entertainment and jobs. In the […]

  • Augusta, Maine
Jul 11
Ten Main Streets in Maine you should absolutely visit!

Ten Main Streets in Maine you should absolutely visit! The following 10 year-round historic downtowns have earned the National Main Street designation >>>

  • Augusta, Maine

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