Nicknamed “Vacation Land,” Maine is a popular destination to escape summer heat, speed down slopes and watch leaves turn in autumn – earning the state a spot on Lonely Planet’s 2026 Best In Travel list, aka the top places to visit next year. Local hiking guide Aislinn Sarnacki takes us up the rugged Appalachian Mountains, stops by Fryeburg for the state’s largest fair and shows us around Seawall Beach. See our full list of Best In Travel destinations and experiences at https://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel.