Along the Way There's so much more to The Maine Highlands than outdoor sports and adventure. This part of Maine is rich in history, culture and so many of life's simpler and finer pleasures. The City of Bangor is an outstanding destination for fine and performing arts. The Bangor Symphony, the Maine Shakespeare Festival and the various museums, concert halls and art galleries affiliated with the University of Maine are just a few of the venues that showcase the work of local, national and international artists all year long. Many fine dining options are available to add delectable cuisine to your cultural experience. Historical societies and museums all across The Maine Highlands offer you a glimpse into Maine's way of life, back in the time when Maine was an uncharted frontier, and a pioneer in America's lumber and maritime industries. Local fairs give you the full flavor of our communities. This is Americana at its best (with a Maine accent of course!) Annual celebrations in Springfield, Greenville and the Pisctaquis Valley are a great way to sample the sights, sounds, crafts and tastes of The Maine Highlands. The Bangor waterfront comes alive each August as the National Folk Festival showcases the very best traditional music, dance, and crafts from across America and around the world (and it's free!). The Bangor State Fair is the agricultural event of the year, overflowing with local produce, livestock and handcrafted fare. A long history like ours means one thing for sure: great antiques! Stroll through our villages and towns and browse for vintage items with timeless Maine appeal. Hunting for antiques in The Maine Highlands is sure to reveal a bounty of unexpected discoveries and great bargains. There's more than one way to explore The Maine Highlands. Leave your car behind and take to the skies in a sea plane for a thrilling aerial tour of the landscape. Or take in some history out on the water as the steamship Katahdin plies the waters of 40 mile long Moosehead Lake (home to the International Sea Plane Fly-In, the largest in the world). Maybe it's just our bias, but the colors of autumn seem to burn a bit brighter here. From late August to October the hills and valleys of The Maine Highlands are ablaze with reds, oranges and golds. Foliage tours here offer a taste of a still pristine and unspoiled New England. Set your own pace, choose your destination and delight in the singular beauty of it all.