Your Yankee All-Access Charter Membership gives you immediate access to all five of the exciting destinations in Maine’s Magical Islands. In the words of one resident, “You may never have really planned on spending your life here, and then you realize you couldn’t live anywhere else.”Īrt lovers can enjoy Monhegan, thanks to a very special museum, and you don’t want to miss a spectacular view that not many people know about, but you’ll have to read Maine’s Magical Islands to find out more. Just be warned, you might not want to leave. If you need to disconnect, this is the place to do it. And, naturally, there’s a seafood shack with seating on the beach, as well as island-crafted beer.
You could stay in an 1870s-era inn with ocean views or at a guest room lit only by oil lamps. You’ll spend about an hour travelling to or from the island, and if you miss the mid-afternoon ferry, you’re on the island for the night. Getting to Monhegan might be a bit tougher. Then find out from the locals where to eat, where to sleep, and what you can’t miss. And during the summer, you don’t even have to worry much about the ferry schedule, since it runs more than a dozen times throughout the day.ĭiscover five of Maine’s Magical Islands. Most everything is within walking distance, including three museums, an eclectic restaurant with an outdoor deck and skyline views of Portland, and one of the best food trucks you’ll ever come across. If you only have time for a short day trip to “let go,” Peak’s Island is just three miles away from Portland, but it’s the perfect destination for rest and relaxation. Once you leave the mainland, you “just need to relax and let go.” Dozens of islands dot the seascape, but only 15 of them host year-round communities, each with a unique personality.īoard a boat and you will find summer cottages tucked behind lush gardens, bike paths, meadows, rugged hiking trails, secret swimming holes, plenty of fresh seafood, and different way of life. Head offshore however, and an unexpected experience awaits. Locals and visitors alike can agree that Maine always offers something new and exciting to discover.
©Yankee Magazine/Mark Fleming Join the editors of Yankee magazine as we visit with the residents of five of Maine’s Magical Islands.
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