regions of DownEast Acadia are destinations identified as priorities for state-level assistance with destination development .
Key components of state-wide marketing conducted by the Maine Office of Tourism ( MOT ) are outdoor recreation , scenic beauty , Mainemade products , and local culture as key components . MOT utilizes an independent contractor to assist communities and organizations in cultural heritage programs and houses a staff person dedicated to community guided Destination Development . The Maine Office of Tourism is a critical partner in marketing and promotion of the region .
The National Scenic Byways Program is part of the U . S . Department of Transportation , Federal Highway Administration . The program is a grassroots collaborative effort established to help recognize , preserve and enhance selected roads throughout the United States . The U . S . Secretary of Transportation recognizes certain roads as All-American Roads or National Scenic Byways based on one or more archeological , cultural , historic , natural , recreational and scenic qualities .
The Maine Department of Transportation ( Maine DOT ) manages 14 State and National Scenic Byways . The National and State Scenic Byways programs support community-guided planning to preserve , maintain , protect and enhance unique intrinsic resources to elevate economic prosperity by broadening recreational and educational experiences for travelers . They also support education , conservation , and outdoor recreation opportunities for residents .
Paid advertisement by DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism , from the 2021 issue of Maine Invites You , the official visitor guide for the State of Maine .
The DownEast Acadia region is home to five Scenic Byways , three of which are National . All of these Byways are predominantly promoted by DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism and MOT . The Bold Coast Scenic Byway was awarded National designation in February 2021 . With this designation could come funds for basic infrastructure along the Bold Coast Scenic National Byway . The Schoodic National Scenic Byway has no State funds but does have good infrastructure and a solid volunteer management team able to raise minimal project funds from municipalities and foundation grants . The Black Woods Scenic Byway currently has adequate State funds for planning and some infrastructure and management . The Acadia All-American Road , Million Dollar View Scenic Byway , and Bold Coast National Scenic Byway do not currently have any planning or implementation funds .
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