
Guides
Hotels

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Hotel
Bethel
Award-winning B&B in downtown Bethel with homemade breakfast, period decor, and hosts who go the extra mile. Perfect for ski trips and foliage season.

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Bethel
Comfortable 3-bedroom home near Bethel skiing and hiking. Game room, fireplace, and full kitchen. Exceptional 9.6/10 rating.

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Newry
Four-bedroom ski-in/ski-out condo steps from Sunday River. Pool, hot tub, full kitchen. Perfect for families and groups seeking slopeside Maine skiing.

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Bethel
Three-bedroom chalet near Sunday River with hot tub, full kitchen, and fireplace. Perfect for families and groups seeking a mountain retreat in Bethel.

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Bethel
Newly renovated one-bedroom condo 3 minutes from Sunday River ski lifts. Full kitchen, fireplace, mountain views. Perfect for couples and families.

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Bethel
Spacious 3-bedroom ski chalet 3 minutes from Sunday River with hot tub, full kitchen, and mountain views. Pet-friendly. Perfect for groups.

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Newry
Ski-to-door apartment in Newry with indoor pool, hot tub, and mountain views. One-bedroom condo near Sunday River.

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Bethel
Two-bedroom condo near Bethel Village, 6 miles from Sunday River ski resort. Fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, and balcony. Ideal for groups and families.

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Bethel
Ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in Bethel near Sunday River. Full kitchen, private entrance, hiking and skiing access. 9.0/10 rating.

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Bethel
4-bedroom cabin 10 miles from Sunday River ski resort. Full kitchen, fireplace, game room. Perfect for groups and families.

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Newry
Private cabin in Newry with hot tub, sauna, fire pit, and river views. King bed, full kitchen, and detached setting for couples and solo travelers seeking peace.

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Bethel
Four-bedroom vacation rental in Bethel with full kitchen, outdoor fireplace, and easy access to skiing and hiking. Perfect for families and groups.
Restaurants

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Italian restaurant
Bethel
Wood-fired Italian in Bethel with personal pizzas and homemade pasta. Show up early, it fills fast.

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Mexican restaurant
Bethel
Scratch-made Mexican in Bethel with birria tacos, burritos, and salsa that actually has heat.

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Hamburger restaurant
Bethel
Burgers, sandwiches, and Gifford's ice cream in a year-round Bethel standby with old-school charm.

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Asian Restaurant
Bethel
Southeast Asian spot in Bethel with spicy noodles, pork bowls, and creative cocktails.

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Coffee shop
Bethel
Bethel's sourdough-and-pastry beacon draws pilgrims for hand-shaped bagels and naturally leavened bread.

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Italian restaurant
Bethel
Italian spot in Bethel with house-made gelato, fresh pasta, and eggs benedict that skiers and shoppers rave about.

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Bed & breakfast
Bethel
Luxury B&B in Bethel with chef-prepared breakfasts, spa, and meticulously restored rooms.

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Restaurant
Bethel
Victorian inn in Bethel with a serious kitchen turning out four-course dinners that stick with you.

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Restaurant
Bethel
Oxbow's Bethel beer garden pairs fresh house brews with wood-fired pizza and free cross-country ski trails.

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Coffee shop
Bethel
Bethel coffee shop serving excellent espresso, homemade breakfast sandwiches, and local goods.

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Movie theater
Bethel
Historic Bethel movie house with live events, craft cocktails, and house-made popcorn seasonings.

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Breakfast restaurant
Bethel
Casual diner in Bethel serving hearty breakfasts and burgers at prices that won't hurt.
Destinations

Lakes & Mountains
Six interconnected lakes, a dark-sky night, and some of Maine's best trout fishing, backcountry skiing, and moose spotting.

Lakes & Mountains
Sebago Lakes region hub - Shawnee Peak skiing, Highland Lake beaches, and the drive-in movie theater running since 1954.

Lakes & Mountains
The Fryeburg Fair every October - largest in New England - plus Mount Chocorua hikes and Saco River paddling all summer long.

Lakes & Mountains
Maine's second-largest lake - drinking water for Portland, sandy beaches at Sebago Lake State Park, summer camp country.

Lakes & Mountains
Twin-city of Lewiston - Pettengill Park, the Androscoggin River Greenway, and Mount Apatite's tourmaline-flecked trails.

Lakes & Mountains
University of Maine at Farmington, the annual Farmington Fair, and the drive up Route 27 to Sugarloaf ski country.