Region
Aroostook County, Maine
Maine's vast north. Potato fields, sugar maples, sled trails and a slower clock. The County is bigger than Connecticut and Rhode Island combined, and you can drive for an hour without seeing a stoplight.
Guides
Guides about Aroostook County
Destinations
Aroostook County destinations
Aroostook County
Presque Isle
The largest city in Aroostook County, at the center of Maine's potato country and its cross-country skiing.
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Caribou
Aroostook County potato country - Nylander Museum, the Caribou Country Club, and snowmobile trails all winter long.
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Houlton
Northern I-95 terminus on the New Brunswick border - Market Square, Monument Park, and the Meduxnekeag River paddle trail.
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Mars Hill
Aroostook wind-farm ridgeline - Big Rock ski area, the Potato Blossom Festival parade, and the first US spot to see sunrise.
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Portage Lake
Aroostook County lake country - bald-eagle spotting, summer camps, and snowmobile trail access to northern Maine wilderness.
Hotels
Where to stay in Aroostook County
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Caribou
Old Iron Inn Bed and Breakfast
Intimate B&B in Caribou with exceptional homemade breakfast, antique iron collection, and warm hosts Kevin & Kate. Perfect for couples and families.
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Weston
First Settlers Lodge
Family-owned lodge on East Grand Lake near Mt. Katahdin. Mountain views, made-to-order breakfast, on-site dining. Couples and families rate it 9.6/10.
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Island Falls
Mattawamkeag River Cottage
Spacious 3-bedroom riverside cottage in Island Falls with full kitchen, garden, and free parking. Ideal for families and groups exploring the Penobscot Valley.