Sightseeing Sunday: Weird Things to Do in Maine
Looking for weird things to do in Maine? We’ve been collecting roadside oddities, oversized objects, offbeat attractions, and stops that make you wonder why a boot company needed a boot the size of a building.
Fun Facts About Maine
Maine was admitted to the Union in 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise, splitting off from Massachusetts.
About 89.5% of Maine’s land is forested — more than any other state.
The first naval battle of the Revolutionary War was fought off the coast of Maine in 1775.
Maine is the only U.S. state that borders exactly one other U.S. state — New Hampshire.
Maine brings New England charm with a side of weird — giant boots, cryptozoology museums, and the world’s largest rotating globe. Some of these we’ve visited, others are still on our list. When we’ve been somewhere, the link takes you to our photo page with details and snark. Otherwise, you’ll head to their official site — assuming one exists, since sometimes that’s half the adventure.
Unique Attractions & Weird Things to Do in Maine
Weird Roadside & Oddities
Freeport
Huge Boot @ L.L. Bean – Giant boot outside the flagship store.
Portland
Cryptozoology Museum – Dedicated to mysterious creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster.
Yarmouth
World’s Largest Revolving and Rotating Globe – 41-foot diameter globe at DeLorme headquarters.
Plan Your Maine Road Trip
We’re always adding new weird things to do in Maine to this list, so check back for more roadside attractions, quirky museums, oversized oddities, and future road trip discoveries.
Where to next? Check out our Massachusetts roadside attractions guide for more Northeast weird, browse our complete roadside attractions by state guide, get tips for traveling with pets, or head back to the Right At The Light homepage.
Interactive Map: Weird Roadside Stops We’re Tracking
This map includes weird roadside attractions, big-rig friendly stops, and places still on our running road trip list across the country.