10+ Quirky Roadside Attractions in Maine: The Ultimate Guide for Unforgettable Road Trips
- Gerry Caron
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Quirky Roadside Attractions in Maine: The Ultimate Guide for Unforgettable Road Trips
If you’re only looking at the lighthouses, coastline, and mountains of Maine, you’re missing some of the state’s most unusual, quirky roadside attractions. From larger-than-life sculptures to legends rooted in folklore, Maine offers some of the best offbeat stops for road trippers and curious explorers alike.
Whether you're a fan of spooky Stephen King landmarks, giant lobsters, or oddball museums, the quirky roadside attractions in Maine are worth the detour. Some of these sites will make you laugh, others might give you chills, and all will add unforgettable stories to your Maine adventure.
🗺️ Quirky Roadside Attractions in the Maine Highlands
Stephen King’s House | Bangor
Address: 47 West Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401
Highlights: Iconic wrought-iron gates, Gothic architecture, and a must-see for Stephen King fans.
B-52 Crash Site Memorial | Greenville
Address: Elephant Mountain Road, Greenville, ME 04441
Highlights: Wreckage and a memorial from the 1963 B-52 bomber crash.
Winged Moose Sculpture | Rockwood
Address: Rockwood Road, Rockwood, ME 04478
Highlights: Quirky moose sculpture with wings, local folklore.
🗺️ Roadside Attractions in Mid-Coast Maine
Captain Brown: The Old Lobster Fisherman | Boothbay Harbor
Address: 121 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Highlights: 25-foot-tall lobster fisherman statue.
Perry’s Nut House | Belfast
Address: 45 Searsport Ave, Belfast, ME 04915
Highlights: Old-school curiosities, fudge, and quirky roadside charm.
El Faro Salute Sculpture | Rockland
Address: 1 Park Drive, Rockland, ME 04841
Highlights: Memorial to Maine Maritime Academy graduates lost at sea.
Andre the Seal Statue | Rockport
Address: 59 Main Street, Rockport, ME 04856
Highlights: Tribute to Rockport's beloved seal.
World’s Largest Lobster Roll | Woolwich
Address: 161 Main St, Woolwich, ME 04579
Highlights: Home of the two-foot-long lobster roll at Taste of Maine.
🗺️ Roadside Attractions in the Lakes and Mountains Region
Maine Mineral & Gem Museum | Bethel
Address: 99 Main Street, Bethel, ME 04217
Highlights: Home to the largest piece of Mars on Earth.
World Traveler Signpost | Lynchville
Address: Intersection of ME-5, ME-35, and ME-118, Lynchville, ME 04261
Highlights: Directions to world-famous cities with shared names
World’s Largest Telephone | Bryant Pond
Address: 2 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, ME 04219
Highlights: Celebrating the last crank telephone system in the U.S
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🗺️ Roadside Attractions in the Kennebec Moose River Region
The Devil’s Footprint | Manchester
Address: 29 Readfield Rd, Manchester, ME 04351
Highlights: Footprint-shaped hollow in the stone, steeped in local legend.
The World’s Tallest Indian | Skowhegan
Address: 65 Madison Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Highlights: 62-foot Native American statue honoring Wabanaki heritage.
✅ Plan Your Quirky Maine Road Trip
Check attraction hours and local weather.
Bring your camera for plenty of photo-worthy stops.
Pair your quirky stops with nearby hikes, restaurants, or historic towns.
Whether you’re chasing legends, oversized sculptures, or small-town charm, these quirky roadside attractions in Maine are a must-see for anyone planning a memorable road trip through the Pine Tree State.
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Maine offers some of the best offbeat stops for road trippers and curious explorers alike!