This Maine Small Town Is the ‘Coolest’ in New England

Our Pine Tree State is home to many ‘cool’ towns, but one in particular is being called the ‘coolest’ in all of New England.

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Maine is full of cool places, and calling one town ‘cooler’ than the others isn't something that should be taken lightly. After all, they don’t call it ‘Vacationland’ for no reason. Folks ‘from away’ go out of their way to visit Maine year-round, exploring everything it has to offer. So, it's no surprise that one publication just named a town here the ‘coolest’ in our region!

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But how do you even determine what makes one town ‘cooler’ than another?

OnlyInYourState selected this small Maine town for their article ‘How This Small Maine Town Quietly Became The Coolest Place In New England’ by focusing on its arts scene, festivals, and food culture. They highlighted these aspects to show how the town stands out from others in New England.

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The article also compared this town to Maine's largest city, Portland.

Pointing out that while Portland offers plenty of city attractions, it lacks the personal, intimate charm of the smaller town. This contrast helped explain why the small town has quietly become one of the coolest places in the region.

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So, which town is being called the ‘Coolest Place in New England?’

According to OnlyInYourState, their pick for ‘The Coolest Place In New England,’ is Belfast. Offering the perfect mix of history, charm, and natural beauty, whether you're strolling through Belfast’s streets or exploring the coast, there's always something interesting to do.

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It's no wonder why folks are calling it the coolest spot in New England!

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