12 Things That Absolutely Surprise People When They First Visit Maine

Moving to Maine can be eye opening, surprising, relieving, and amazing all at once!

How do I know this? Because I am not originally from Maine and moved here when I was a child. I experienced all the firsts that take place when you arrive. 

The arrival was eye-opening for me, why?

Because of how absolutely fresh the air was. I wasn’t moving from the polluted skies of California, but I do remember clearly how fresh the air seemed and how good it smelled. 

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The surprises for me were more fun than anything, hearing the accents, the different foods and being hit with a thick beloved French-Canadian pride and culture.  

There are a couple things Mainers take very seriously, fashion (hello, crocs-no-socks year round) and camping. And if you’re a camper in Maine, it’s not just a weekend hobby, it’s a sacred lifestyle. It’s passed down like a family recipe. If you know, you know.

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And if you don’t? Well… you will. 

There are many different things that surprise out-of-towners when they decide to move here and plant their own roots.  

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Let’s break it down and talk about the things that absolutely shock you when you visit to our great Pine Tree state for the very first time.