Places to Stay in the Winter

Resorts & Cozy Winter Cabins

Staying in Maine during the winter months has more than just beautiful scenery as a benefit. Accommodation rates are often lower and there may even be off-season specials in coastal areas. You have your choice of the best luxury winter resorts or cozy winter cabins in Maine. Cities like Portland don’t shut down for the season and Portland’s great restaurants and shopping are fantastic all winter long. And, while Sweetgrass Winery in Union closes for the season after New Year’s, you can always try a glass of wine or spirits at their tasting room in the Old Port. Winter in Bar Harbor and nearby Acadia National Park is also spectacular. This region isn’t as cold as Chicago or upstate New York, so the weather is perfect for heading out to cross-country ski on the 44 miles of carriage roads or snowmobile on the Park Loop Road.

Unique Winter Stays in Maine

A unique way to see Maine in winter is to cross-country ski from The Forks down to Carrabassett Valley, staying in the boutique eco-huts maintained by Maine Huts and Trails, or along the Appalachian Mountain Club’s lodge-to-lodge trail in the Moosehead Lake region. There are also several fully furnished yurts available for rent in the backcountry. If you’re not sure you want to head out on your own, you can always take advantage of guided tours with a Registered Maine Guide, ranging from half- and full-day outings to extended trips of a few days or more.