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Maine's Lakes & Mountains

· Western Maine, ME

Why you should go…

Maine's Lakes and Mountains Tourism Council is a nonprofit regional tourism organization based in Auburn, Maine, established in 1992 to promote western Maine's lakes and mountains region to travelers. The council publishes an annual visitor's guide and map and coordinates tourism marketing for member towns and businesses across the region.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Maine's Lakes & Mountains, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Maine Camping

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    The trade association promoting camping across Maine, publishing the statewide Maine Camping Guide.

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    Maine State Music Theatre

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    Professional summer musical theatre on the Bowdoin College campus in Brunswick.

    19 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

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    Maine Tourism Association

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    Maine's statewide tourism trade group, promoting travel and running visitor information services from Hallowell.

    28 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

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    Portland, Maine

    Free

    Maine's largest city, known for its Old Port district and food scene.

    28 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

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    Portland Schooner Co.

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    Windjammer sails on Casco Bay aboard classic Maine schooners.

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