5 Fun Facts About Maine That May Surprise You 

Maine has more than 4,600 offshore islands.

Only about 1,200 Maine coastal islands have an acre or more, and 600 comprise 95% of the island acreage. Of these islands, only 15 have a year-round population. 

The Maine state animal is the moose.

Many fun facts about Maine include that the state has more Moose than any other — over 76,000, which is second only to Alaska. You’ll see signs along roads warning you to watch for moose, including one in Aroostook that reads, “High rate of moose crashes next 6 miles.” 

The number of Maine lighthouses is 65.

Maine is known for its dozens of lighthouses along the rocky shores of the Atlantic Ocean. West Quoddy Head Light is the easternmost point in the U.S. and the first place to see the morning sun rise. It has a beautiful candy cane red and white striped tower. Tours of the tower are offered during the summer.  

Maine contains over 500,000 acres of state parks and national parks.

Only about 1,200 Maine coastal islands have an acre or more, and 600 comprise 95% of the island acreage. Of these islands, only 15 have a year-round population. 

Old Orchard Beach’s Palace Playland has been operating since 1902.

With 5 acres and 28 amusement rides, this amusement park has been entertaining generations of Maine vacationers. It’s an old-time-style park that also features the largest arcade in Maine and nightly fireworks during the summer. 

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