Located just off the coast of Maine, the Islands of Casco Bay are well worth exploring, offering a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and unwind in a truly laid-back island-style way.

Also known as The Calendar Islands, there are enough of them to explore a different one each day of the year. These little islands can be reached by various ferries, making exploration simple and easy. Casco Bay Lines offers a convenient year-round service to the larger islands, with the last stop being at Cliff Island which is fantastic for bicycling and walking.

It’s a short 20-minute ferry ride to Peaks Island, home to beautiful sandy beaches, lovely restaurants, and an inviting artist’s community, while Great Diamond Island offers a historical look at former parade grounds of Fort McKinley.

For an unforgettable hiking and wildlife watching island adventure, the Maine Island Trail Association has conveniently mapped a route from the New Hampshire border to Machias Bay and offers a handy guide to all sorts of valuable and interesting information regarding the Casco Bay Trail. Map

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