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The Western Lakes & Mountains region of Maine
is an outdoor, four-season paradise. Hundreds of
lakes, ponds and river offer sportsmen and adventurist
alike beautiful surroundings. Skiing, hiking, boating,
fishing, hunting, whitewater rafting, and snowmobiling
are all popular activities here. Below is a brief
list of some stops you may want to make along the
way.
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Lewiston-Auburn Area: |
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Public Theatre:
Lewiston's professional stage company.
Contact: (207) 782-3200
Olin Arts Center:
Located on the campus of Bates College, this landmark
houses and excellent concert hall and an art museum.
Contact: (207) 786-6158
Muskie Archives:
Also located on the campus of Bates College, this repository
for the papers of noted Bates alumnus Edmund S. Muskie,
former Maine governor, U.S. Senator and Secretary of
State. Tours of the archives are available throughout
the year, as are campus tours for prespective students
and their families.
Contact: (207) 786-6354
Stanton Bird Sanctuary:
This 230-acres preservse, called "Thorncrag",
is one of the largest bird and small animal santuaries
in New England.
Contact: (207) 782-5238
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Sebago Lakes Area: |
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Jones Museum:
Exhibits more than 7,000 pieces of ancient to modern
glass and ceramic decorative art from countries around
the world.
Contact: (207) 787-3370
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Fryeburg Area: |
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Hemlock Bridge:
One of Maine's few remaining covered bridges. The hemlock
bridge spans the Saco River on U.S. Route 302 just east
of Fryeburg.
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Livermore Area: |
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Norlands Living History
Center:
A 445-acre complex recreating nineteenth century life,
including maple sugaring and harvest suppers. The center
is comprised of a victorian mansion with attached well
and barn, a granite library, a church, and a one-room
schoolhouse, along with much of the original farmland.
Day programs for children help them identify with the
past and develop an appreciation for present day living.
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Bethel Area: |
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Dr. Moses Mason House (1813):
Now a museum, it is also part of the Broad Street Historic
District in Bethel. It is open to the public and contains
regional archives, exhibit areas, and an auditorium
for films, lectures and special programs. Headquarters
for the Bethel Historical Society.
Contact: (207) 824-2908
White Mountain National Forest:
Located just west of Bethel following Route 2, you'll
arrive at the north end of the White Mountain National
Forest (also accessible driving north from Fryeburg
on Route 113). Several campgrounds, camps, and lodges
are available for you to explore some of the best scenic
hiking in Maine.
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Oxford Area: |
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Oxford Plains Speedway:
This speedway hosts the "Oxford 250" NASCAR
race each July.
Contact: (207) 539-8865
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Rangley Lakes Area: |
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MEG's Doll Museum:
Dating from the 1800s to the present day, MEG dolls,
include international representatives from throughout
the world. Just a short walk from Rangeley's Maine Street,
it is located on Pleansant Street. A small entrance
fee is required. Open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
The Wilhelm Reich Museum:
An historic site and historic museum, including Reich's
inventions, paintings, bookstore, and a natural historical
trail on the grounds. Located on Route 4, north of Rangeley.
Rangeley Historical Society Museum:
Collection of Rangeley antiques, memorabilia, records,
photographs, and historical displays. The museum is
housed in Rangeley's first commercial building built
of brick and mortor in 1905. Free admission. Located
on Main Street.
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Babb's Bridge:
One of only nine remaining covered bridges in Maine.
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