Augusta, ME

united states

Augusta is Maine's capital, sitting where I-95 meets the Kennebec River about an hour north of Portland. Most visitors arrive via I-95 from Boston or connect through local routes like US-202 and Route 3. The city handles steady commuter traffic to nearby Hallowell and Gardiner, plus long-distance travelers heading to the coast or lakes region. The gold-domed State House dominates the skyline and serves as a landmark visible from the interstate.