State Of Maine Facts
| State Capital: Augusta State Nickname: Pine Tree State State Motto: Dirigo ("I lead") State Bird: Chickadee State Floral: White pine cone & tassel State Fossil: Pertica quadrifaria |
State Cat: Maine Coon Cat State Fish: Landlocked Salmon State Insect: Honeybee State Tree: White Pine State Animal: Moose State Gemstone: Tourmaline |
The State of Maine is located in the New England region of the United States of America. It borders New Hampshire, the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick. Maine was part of Massachusetts until 1820. Maine is known for its scenery — its rough, mostly rocky coastline; its beautiful, rolling mountains; and its heavily forested interior. Maine is also well known for its seafood cuisine, especially lobsters and clams
The wonderful accommodations that can be found in Maine are as diverse as the scenery spanning the state of Maine. You could have an experience of a lifetime enjoying any or all of Maine’s landscape treasures like the rocky coast or Western Maine’s lakes and mountains. Maine offers hotels, motels, B & B’s, cottages, camps and more to ensure your stay in Maine is memorable.
Maine is full of history, scenic beauty, and culture abound. Much of Maine’s ambience comes with historic wealth, busy harbors, and nightlife to remember. In southern Maine, the waterfront cities and towns offer activity day and night. Up and down the coast of Maine you will find festivals, art galleries, parades, shopping and sightseeing.
