The Coast of Maine Book: A Complete Guide (Coast of Maine Book)

By Rick Ackermann

Book Overview

Thoughts of Maine bring several things to mind - lobsters, L.L. Bean, and Stephen King - but there's so much more No two authors can more accurately report on the best of the Maine coast than skilled reporters and Maine residents Rick Ackermann and Kathy Buxton. Although Maine is thought of as primarily a summer attraction the authors reveal that all four seasons offer a wealth of recreational activities, cultural events, shopping excursions, lodgings and restaurants. Not only does this completely revised edition contain all the updated information sought by a discerning audience, the book also contains brand-new material and a more user-friendly organisation. An insightful cultural perspective plus countless suggestions help both visitors and residents alike to make the most of any trip to the Maine coast.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581570066
• ISBN13: 9781581570069
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Berkshire House Publishers
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Good book for first-time Maine visitors

The Coast of Maine book is good if you're a first-time visitor to the state. I recently bought this before going to Maine for a week and found this book very helpful. If you're going to be driving a fair amount, then you'll like this...it provides information about the interesting things to do in the major coastal towns and areas in between. This book is lacking in a couple of areas, however. First, the hotel and restaurants listed are few in number and don't provide the best selection, although it is a start. Second, the maps aren't very helpful if you're going to do a lot of driving and provide only a relative idea of your location. I would recommend getting a AAA map of Maine to accompany this book.That said, this is still a very useful book. Most of the other books on Maine were too focused (e.g., only lodging, or only lighthouses, etc.). This one at least gives a good overview and identifies both the common and less well-known things to do.

Great Destinations The Coast of Maine Book

My family and I recently visited Maine and in preparation we purchased Great Destinations The Coast of Maine Book to get an idea of what we wanted to see. I found this book to be very clear and concise. It was extremely helpful in giving us an overview of what we wanted to see and do whilst in Maine. The coastline was as beautiful as the book depicted and I would recommend buying this book and also visiting this tremendous State.