Discover One of America’s Top Scenic Drives Along Downeast Maine

Do you ever wake up one day and just want to jump in the car and drive?

Like most Americans, I am absolutely one of those people. Fortunately, Maine is a great state to live in if you enjoy spending time on the road. The state is filled with beautiful roads, unique byways, and historic drives. One of these drives is gaining considerable national attention after being written about recently.

The popular site Yardbarker compiled a list of some of the most beautiful drives in America, highlighting 15 incredible routes to showcase the stunning beauty of this country. According to Yardbarker, that incredible beauty can be found in Maine's own Bold Coast Scenic Byway.

Stretching from Milbridge to Lubec, and circling up to Eastport, this 125-mile route showcases pure coastal Maine. The road offers drivers a unique view of working waterfronts, lighthouses, coastal villages, state parks, beautiful scenery, and perhaps even some wildlife encounters. It truly is Downeast Maine at its finest.

According to Explore Maine, drivers will also pass right through historic blueberry barrens, coastal forests, marshland, and the Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation. Believe me when I say there's a lot packed into this 125-mile trek.

The towns along the way are also a great representation of the honest, hardworking Maine, where you can still see the true spirit of this incredible state. It's hundreds of miles away from the Southern coast's hustle and bustle, and the pace and character are easy to fall for.

While the towns and their people are amazing, the true star of this drive is the scenery. Even Yardbarker says that it's some of the best landscapes in the entire country. The site isn't wrong—it truly is magical. Anyone who has experienced this drive before will absolutely back that up.

So, what are you waiting for? It seems like as good a time as any to experience one of the 15 most scenic drives in the country. Sounds like a fun weekend trip to me. You can check out more details and the map here.

Happy driving.