What Mainers have known for a long time is finally making its way through the rest of the country. The long asked question, ‘are people in Maine friendly?’ has finally been answered. Maine is extremely friendly! And now we have the research to back up the claim. Vacationland was recently included on a list of the friendliest states in the country and we’re proud as punch. Not entirely sure how a state that some people don’t even realize isn’t part of Canada made the list? Here are a few of our guesses.
With sunrises like this, it’s clear why Mainers start every day in a good mood. Are people in Maine nice? They’re fabulous!
imagesbywestfall / Flickr Wake up early and take in the first morning light in the country. That’s how you start the day with a friendly skip in your step and it might be part of the reason we made our way onto this list.
While we jokingly wait all summer for the tourists to go home, we really do welcome them all. There’s so much natural beauty in Maine, Portland, Bar Harbor, Brunswick, we want to share it with the world.
ugardener / Flickr There are so many beautiful things to see in Maine and it’s great to see people come and visit to appreciate them the way we do.
You know people are friendly when they’re willing to laugh at themselves.
loren chipman / Flickr And yep, some of us talk with an accent. If you can appreciate that, you’ll be just fine in Maine.
Maine has 48 state parks and historic sites, 1 incredible national park which equates to 542,629 acres of state and national park land.
Flickr / Diana Robinson There are so many opportunities to get outside and enjoy the sounds of nature here in Maine that it’s almost impossible that we’d be grumpy. Rigorous exercise and fresh air keep Mainers happy as a clam. See what we did there? Seafood is also a highlight of the state.
We’re not sure about you, but delicious sweets always put a smile on our face. So, what better way to stay friendly than to live in a state that has both a state dessert and a state treat?
stefanoodle / Flickr In 2011, the Maine House approved a compromise that would declare the whoopie pie the state “treat,“ while making the blueberry pie the state’s official “dessert." Of the decision, House Speaker Robert Nutting said, “off the record, I would say a heavy load has been lifted off our plate." Apparently, Maine has jokes too!
We might face some weather difficulties, but we’re in it together.
coastguardnews / Flickr When it comes to helping neighbors, Mainers are great. Need a list? We’ve got you covered? Stuck in the snow? We’re here for you! Plus, let’s be honest, there’s a lot to love about the winter. Snowmen, sledding, skiing, hot cocoa? That’s a lot of cold weather fun to put a smile on your face!
Maine has 67 lighthouses, which means we love helping guide people home.
jodycl / Flickr What better way to be friendly than to give great directions? Plus these navigational tools make for beautiful scenery and photographs.
Mainers love coming together to celebrate community.
daniboi1977 / Flickr Year after year small and large towns come together for annual celebrations. While things have looked a bit different this year, there’s no denying that we can’t wait until we can invite friends and family to enjoy time together again. And that’s pretty friendly!
How do you feel about Maine’s place on the list? Do you think we should have been ranked higher? Let us know in the comments. And, feel free to tell us why you think Vacationland is the friendliest state in America.
imagesbywestfall / Flickr
Wake up early and take in the first morning light in the country. That’s how you start the day with a friendly skip in your step and it might be part of the reason we made our way onto this list.
ugardener / Flickr
There are so many beautiful things to see in Maine and it’s great to see people come and visit to appreciate them the way we do.
loren chipman / Flickr
And yep, some of us talk with an accent. If you can appreciate that, you’ll be just fine in Maine.
Flickr / Diana Robinson
There are so many opportunities to get outside and enjoy the sounds of nature here in Maine that it’s almost impossible that we’d be grumpy. Rigorous exercise and fresh air keep Mainers happy as a clam. See what we did there? Seafood is also a highlight of the state.
stefanoodle / Flickr
In 2011, the Maine House approved a compromise that would declare the whoopie pie the state “treat,“ while making the blueberry pie the state’s official “dessert." Of the decision, House Speaker Robert Nutting said, “off the record, I would say a heavy load has been lifted off our plate." Apparently, Maine has jokes too!
coastguardnews / Flickr
When it comes to helping neighbors, Mainers are great. Need a list? We’ve got you covered? Stuck in the snow? We’re here for you! Plus, let’s be honest, there’s a lot to love about the winter. Snowmen, sledding, skiing, hot cocoa? That’s a lot of cold weather fun to put a smile on your face!
jodycl / Flickr
What better way to be friendly than to give great directions? Plus these navigational tools make for beautiful scenery and photographs.
daniboi1977 / Flickr
Year after year small and large towns come together for annual celebrations. While things have looked a bit different this year, there’s no denying that we can’t wait until we can invite friends and family to enjoy time together again. And that’s pretty friendly!
Sure, we’re friendly but there are a lot of other reasons why Maine is great. Here are 17 reasons why Maine is the best state in America!
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Are People In Maine Friendly? July 07, 2022 CC What else is Maine known for? In addition to its friendly residents and stunning natural beauty, Maine is known for a few other things including seafood. Some of the freshest and most delicious lobster and other shellfish come from these waters. That’s why when you’re traveling you’ll often see restaurant menus boasting that they have “Maine lobster.” Maine’s annual lobster yield is 40 million pounds, that’s right you read it correctly, and they supply 90% of the nation’s lobster. Why not go straight to the source? The rocky shoreline and beautiful coast are two additional highlights of the state and that coast is dotted with scenic and historic lighthouses. In paintings of Maine, lighthouses are one of the most common motifs because it’s a lovely way of alluding to the state’s maritime history. While visiting Maine you can tour a lot of those famed safety structures. Maine’s nickname is “vacationland” and it’s easy to tell why in the summer when visitors flock to the state’s pristine beaches and charming New England towns. Ogunquit has a rich history as an artists haven and is still home to many talented local painters, Portland has developed a very trendy and innovative food scene, and Kittery has become an outlet shopper’s paradise.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Are People In Maine Friendly?
July 07, 2022
CC
What else is Maine known for? In addition to its friendly residents and stunning natural beauty, Maine is known for a few other things including seafood. Some of the freshest and most delicious lobster and other shellfish come from these waters. That’s why when you’re traveling you’ll often see restaurant menus boasting that they have “Maine lobster.” Maine’s annual lobster yield is 40 million pounds, that’s right you read it correctly, and they supply 90% of the nation’s lobster. Why not go straight to the source? The rocky shoreline and beautiful coast are two additional highlights of the state and that coast is dotted with scenic and historic lighthouses. In paintings of Maine, lighthouses are one of the most common motifs because it’s a lovely way of alluding to the state’s maritime history. While visiting Maine you can tour a lot of those famed safety structures. Maine’s nickname is “vacationland” and it’s easy to tell why in the summer when visitors flock to the state’s pristine beaches and charming New England towns. Ogunquit has a rich history as an artists haven and is still home to many talented local painters, Portland has developed a very trendy and innovative food scene, and Kittery has become an outlet shopper’s paradise.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
In addition to its friendly residents and stunning natural beauty, Maine is known for a few other things including seafood. Some of the freshest and most delicious lobster and other shellfish come from these waters. That’s why when you’re traveling you’ll often see restaurant menus boasting that they have “Maine lobster.” Maine’s annual lobster yield is 40 million pounds, that’s right you read it correctly, and they supply 90% of the nation’s lobster. Why not go straight to the source?
The rocky shoreline and beautiful coast are two additional highlights of the state and that coast is dotted with scenic and historic lighthouses. In paintings of Maine, lighthouses are one of the most common motifs because it’s a lovely way of alluding to the state’s maritime history. While visiting Maine you can tour a lot of those famed safety structures.
Maine’s nickname is “vacationland” and it’s easy to tell why in the summer when visitors flock to the state’s pristine beaches and charming New England towns. Ogunquit has a rich history as an artists haven and is still home to many talented local painters, Portland has developed a very trendy and innovative food scene, and Kittery has become an outlet shopper’s paradise.
