Thinking about moving to Maine and want to explore what’s just a quick drive from Portland? In this episode, I’m taking you on a tour of the best day trips within 30 minutes of Portland, Maine. These are local gems that make living in Southern Maine feel like you’re always on vacation—whether it's hidden beaches, cozy downtowns, epic nature trails, or coastal bites. This episode is perfect for anyone planning to buy a home in Maine in the next 3 months—you’ll not only get lifestyle insight but also see what makes Greater Portland so desirable. 🏡 I’m Doug Schauf with The Make Maine Your Home Team at RE/MAX Oceanside. If you Make Maine Your Home, you don’t have to do it alone! Let’s explore. 📍Places Featured: Freeport, ME – Shopping, lobster rolls, and Wolfe’s Neck Woods Pineland Farms, New Gloucester – Trails, farm animals, and cheese Scarborough Marsh – Kayaking + birding just minutes away Cape Elizabeth – Iconic lighthouses and cliff walks Higgins Beach – Local surf and peaceful vibes Yarmouth – Charming shops and the Royal River Park Bradbury Mountain – The perfect quick hike with a view 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe—only 5% of you are, and we’re trying to get to the magic number 7! See the blog here: 🏘️ To Search for Properties check out https://www.makemaineyourhome.realestate/ 🏘️🎉 Follow us on Social Media 🎉 ➡️Facebook: www.Facebook.com/MakeMaineYourHome ➡️Instagram: https://rem.ax/47e6ylA 🎦Want More?? Check out these Playlists! 🏠Living in Maine - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrIHXhH0wJPHEy4ZVB6dNkokb7Mnl1PAwVideo Podcasts - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrIHXhH0wJPFGDOEgkkorkGh_wSlLOXsv To contact Doug you can call or text to 207-838-5593, email to doug@makemaineyourhome.com or check out http://www.MakeMaineYourHome.com.