All Activities

Below is our categorized list of things to do around the Center Lovell Area.  It includes info about hiking (Kezar area, White Mountain National Forest, and White Mountains,  etc.),  Fryeburg Fair,  Ebenezar’s Pub, and Settler’s Green outlets.   Enjoy!

Shopping 

Art, Jewelry & Local Crafts

● Harvest Gold Gallery – About a 1 minute walk the Inn. Founded in 1985 by Linda and Bill, showcasing the founders’ line of one-of-a-kind, beautiful high quality jewelry  as well as the works of other American artists who share their passion for fine handmade art and crafts.  The Harvest Gold Gallery is  steps away from the Inn, right above Kezar Lake.   Yankee Magazine recently awarded Harvest Gold Gallery Best Gallery With a View and commented, “Hard to say which is better: the gold jewelry and other fine craftwork inside the gallery or the views outside over Kezar Lake to the mountains.”  They use traditional goldsmith techniques and each piece is uniquely crafted by hand, using all natural metals and ethically sourced gemstones, many of which are local to the New England area.  The Gallery is open everyday from 9am-5pm. Contact: GPS – 1082 Main St, Lovell, ME 04051  / 207-925.6502 / Harvest Gold Gallery.

● Gallery 302 – 22 minutes by car, 16 miles. Bridgton (about 15 minutes drive) – An Artists Cooperative in Bridgton, featuring Maine artisans’ products and paintings. Contact: GPS – 112 Main Street, Bridgton ME; 207-647- 2787. Gallery 302. 

● Local Vendors  in Bridgton – Support the local merchants.  Bridgton has a large variety of unique shops, specializing in local crafts, antiques, and just about anything you can imagine.  Visit online for more info: Brigton Merchants.

Antiquing & Treasure Hunting

●  Four Cedars Antiques – 2 minutes by car, .5 miles. A charming collection  of furniture,  wall art,    vintage signs,  folk art, American antiques, garden decor and more in a rustic, country-chic setting…. and on beautiful, well manicured grounds. Contact: GPS –  168 Old Stage Rd, Lovell, ME 04051 / Four Cedars Antiques / 207.925.1017

●  207 Trading Co.   –  26 minute by car,  17.5  miles.  A family run group of mini shops within the shop, comprising one of the largest collection of a mixture of antiques, collectibles, pre-owned furniture, trinkets and knick knacks.  A little something for everyone. Well worth the trip.    Contact: GPS – 190 Portland Rd, Bridgton, ME 04009;  Phone:  207 – 647-5228

Outlet Shopping

● Settler’s Green Outlet Village – 29 minutes ride, 23 miles.  This is by far the best shopping with the largest selection of name brand shops and biggest savings in the North East…. plus no sales tax..  Save 20-70% on national brands at over 60 outlet stores plus outdoor cafes.  Outlets include:  L.L. Bean, Eddie Bauer, Under Armour, Timberland, Brooks Brothers, Clarks, GNC, GAP,  Sunglass Hut, Brookstone, Van Heusen, new balance, Old Navy, Crocs, Coach, Eastern Mountain Sports, J. Crew, HomeGoods, chico’s, Waterford Crystal, Wilsons Leather, Fragrance Outlet, Banana Republic, Zales, Kay’s, Irving, claire’s, GAP, Tommy Hilfiger, Dress Barn, Champion and many more.

Down load their > Coupon Book < featuring   special from overs 30 stores  at Settlers Green Outlet Village and Settlers Crossing.

Open Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m, Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact: GPS –  19 Barnes Road, North Conway, NH 03860 or use Latitude: 44.027075, Longitude: -71.117314,152 Common Court, North Conway, NH 03860 / Settlersgreen.com.

Eating, drinking & farm hopping:

Eating

● Center Lovell Market & Gas Station – 1 minute drive, .5 miles. A well-stocked ‘Country Store’  with fresh produce, deli, bakery, prepared food – breakfast, lunch, dinner and pizza all day. Ice Cream, milk, water, juice, tea, soda, beer, snacks / desserts, cookies nuts, chips, dips, wine, beer and a decent medicine cabinet and health & beauty products. Contact: GPS – 1007 Main St, Lovell, ME 04051; 207-925-1051.

● Ebenezer’s Pub & Restaurant – 5 minutes drive, 2.4 miles away. A destination, must-go-to place. Rated the number one beer bar in American and the world for the last five years in a row by Beer Advocate Magazine. Featuring 35 Belgian beers on tap and over 700 well kept bottles—including their very own award-winning Black Albert. (All of their micro-brews are excellent in my opinion). Nice people, fantastic beer great food and service.  We strongly suggest making a reservation at least 1 day advance. They don’t accept same-day reservations after 4pm, the day of.  Call for off-season hours. Contact: GPS: 44 Allen Road, Lovell, ME 04051; Ebenezer’s Restaurant & Pub / 207-925-3200.

● The Wicked Good Store  & Restaurant– 3 minutes drive 2 miles.  Nice friendly mom and pop establishment  serving breakfast all day, plus a full menu with lunch, homemade pizza and nightly dinner specials. Great, food, service and wicked good giant whoopie pie — all  at very affordable prices.  Contact: GPS – 360 Main St,, 04051 Lovell; 207-925-9087

● Rosie’s Lovell Village Store & Diner  – 5 minutes drive 4 miles.  Rosie’s for an excellent breakfast (served all day), lunch or a quick snack for a true nostalgic  old-school diner experience.  It is an authentic  ‘vintage’ diner and convenience store, with friendly locals and great budget friendly food (delicious all American homemade pies too).  All round Wonderful local experience.  Don’t forget to get a six pack of beer, chips and some homemade pie to go.  Contact: GPS – 234 Main St, Lovell, ME04051; 207-925-1255.

● The Old Saco Pub & Restaurant  — 11 minutes, 6 miles. A charming place operated by  innkeeper couple Sandi and Pete.   They feature excellent gourmet meals at a great value; the menu is  every changing, with inspiration coming from the freshest produce available via the neighboring farms. Restaurant hours: Friday & Saturday, 5pm – 8pm. Reservations  are recommended.  Pub hours: The Pub is open to in-house guests all week long. No food is available at the pub, only beverages. The Pub is only open to the public on Friday & Saturday evenings during restaurant hours, and their during driving range hours. Dinner is seasonal. Please call to inquire.     125 Old Saco Lane, Fryeburg, ME 04037/ Old Saco Inn / 207 925 3737.

● Quinn’s Jockey Cap, Country Store & Gas Station — 20 minutes, 14 miles.  Just outside Fryeburg Village, Quinn’s Jockey Cap Country Store is the classic, have-it-all store with a Maine twist.  By that I mean friendly, and welcoming  atmosphere.  It is well stocked, with a nice selection of authentic made in Maine products (hard cider, craft beer, toiletries, gift items, etc.), and a large selection exceptionally prepared grab-and-go meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner (Friday is Prime Rib Night… only $12,99).  You can take-out or dine in. Their selection of sweets, is sweet indeed  — Italian connolly, whoopie pie, cheese cakes, tarts, brownie, gourmet cookies, ice cream and lots of homemade pies. Shop keepers Bob, Allyson Quinn and the entire safe are terrific people.   Contact: GPS -116 Bridgton Rd, Fryeburg, ME 04037;  Quinn’s Jockey Cap, Country Store  / 207-935-2306.

● Pietree Orchard – 14 minutes drive, 10 miles. Visit their farm stand kitchen for a delectable array of fresh baked goods including brick-oven pizza (topped with farm fresh seasonal  ingredients) and their famous, tasty apple cider donuts. They also offers a wide variety of pick-your-own fruits, including apples, strawberries, blueberries, and pumpkins throughout the season.  Please call ahead of your visit. Contact: GPS – 803 Waterford Road Sweden, Maine 04040; pietreeorchards.com / 207-647-9419.

● 302 West Smokehouse — 19 minutes drive, 14 miles. A fun, funky tavern with pub food and smokehouse favorites served with cornbread & choice of 2 sides.  Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week, even in the off-season. A local hangout and a favorite pit-stop for bikers.  The atmosphere is lively, service friendly and food great.  Contact: GPS – 636 Main Street, Fryeburg, Maine 04037 /  320 West Smokehouse / 207-935-3021

Breweries – micro-brewery crawl

● Ebenezer’s Pub & Restaurant – 5 minutes drive, 2.4 miles away. Beer lovers from all over the WORLD head to Ebenezar’s Pub in Lovell Maine, in a pilgrimage to Belgian beer nirvana. Ebenezer’s a destination, must go to place. Rated the number one beer bar in American and the world for the last five years in a row by Beer Advocate Magazine. Featuring 35 Belgian beers on tap and over 700 well kept bottles—including their very own award-winning Black Albert. (All of their micro-brews are excellent in my opinion). Nice people, fantastic beer great food and service. Contact: GPS: 44 Allen Road, Lovell, ME 04051; Ebenezerspub.net / 207-925-3200.

● Saco River Brewing Co.   14 miles, 20 minutes drive.  SRB  Microbrewery tasting room  is located in an industrial building in the heart of Fryeberg, Maine. They feature up to 8 tasty fresh brews on tap, offer flights for sampling, and sell cans, bottles plus  growlers to go! On draft: Clearwater Pale Ale (citrus-forward American ale, 4.5-percent ABV); Driftwood IPA (grapefruit and mango hop flavors with a prominent malt spine, 6.5-percent ABV); Old Course Porter (molasses, raisin and burnt cereal flavors, 6.5-percent ABV); and Coffee Porter (porter brewed with generous amounts of coffee 6.5-percent ABV).  All the beer are fresh, and  full flavored; the atmosphere is fun,  casual, and the staff / owners are very welcoming.   Hours are: 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.  Contact: GPS:  10 Jockey Cap Lane, Fryeburg, ME 04037 / Saco River Brewing Co. /   207 – 256-3028.

● Norway Brewery Company.  31 minutes, 23 miles.  A mom and pop Brewpub featuring artisanal pub fare, with a rustic-chic tasting room, spacious beer garden, serving up fresh house-brewed beer.

On tap: Farmhouse style ales, including Session, pale ale, sour saison, black ale, coffee stout, plus beer flights. Hours are: Monday – Friday 2-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am–3pm [brunch] 4-9pm [dinner] .  Contact: GPS: 237 Main St, Norway, ME 04268 / Norway Brewery  / 207 – 739-2126.

● Sea Dog Brewing Co –  35 minutes, 23 miles.   Located in North Conway, New Hampshire, Sea Dog  beers are brewed in a traditional English style using only the highest quality ingredients like English two-row malted barley and British top-fermenting Ringwood yeast. Their English brewing style results in brew with a distinctive, refreshing taste and crisp finish.  Brews include — Hazelnut Porter, Pale Ale, Blueberry Wheat Ale, Raspberry Wheat Ale, Stout, and Pumpkin.  The have a fantastic  family friendly restaurant featuring pub style food plus daily specials.  Open seven day a week, starting at 11am.  Contact: GPS – 1976 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860 / Sea Dog / 603-356-0590

● Sunday River Brewing Company – 33 minutes drive, 22 miles. Located near the Sunday River Ski Resort, they have a fun, casual family friendly atmosphere with an eclectic mix of locals, tourists and craft beer drinkers. Open 7 days a week at 11 am, specializing in burgers and artisan-fired pizza. Contact: GPS – 29 Sunday River Rd, Bethel, ME 04217; Sunday River Brewing Company  / 207-824-4ALE.

● Penny Brewing Company – 35 minutes drive, 23 miles. They only make one kind of beer, but it is exceptional. This crisp, tasty hand-crafted IPA is made in small batches with water from Maine’s Crooked River. Contact: GPS – 458 Plains Road, Harrison, Maine 04040.

● Tuckerman Brewing Co. — 36 minutes drive, 22 miles.  Named after the legendary Tuckerman Ravine, Tuckerman Co. co is dedicated to the art of brewing the finest beers from the finest ingredients.  There locally popular flagship Pale Ale, released in 1998, is brewed with specialty malts, some grown in Maine, and four types  of hops.  They also produce an IPA, stout, and several seasonal brews.  Contact: GPS – 66 Hobbs St, Conway, NH 03818 / Tuckerman Brewing Co. / 603-447-5400.

● Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.  – 37 minutes drive, 23 miles.  Open since 2000, Moat Mountain Smoke House is a 174-seat brewpub and smoke house style restaurant located in one of North Conway’s most historic buildings.  They serve-up fresh ales, lagers and stouts along side good grub: wood grilled pizzas, BBQ brisket, smoked pulled pork,   fresh seafood, vegan and gluten free options. Their East Intervale IPA is a popular local brew, served in draft and 16 oz cans. Contact: GPS – White Mountain Highway Route 16 North Conway, NH 03860 / Moat Mountain Smoke House /  603-356-6381.

● The Urban Farm Fermentory (or UFF) – 1 hour 25 minutes drive, 54 miles. This is an experimental fermentation center. They source as many local ingredients as possible in an attempt to highlight Maine’s unique bounty. Their array of fresh pressed Maine apple cider is spontaneously (or wild) fermented in a Farmhouse style until it’s bone dry & tart. “Spontaneous fermentation” utilizes naturally-occurring yeast in the air and on the fruit, which means even the yeast culture in their cider is local. They brew hard ciders in a variety of flavors and styles – apple, cranberry, wild blue berry, IPA. They also make great kombucha in ginger, Chai and wild berry flavors. They invite you to visit their tasting room. Contact: GPS –200 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101; urbanfarmfermentory.com / 207-773-8331.

● Maine Beer Company (MBC) – 1 hour 27 minutes drive, 58 miles. Their Tasting Room features 8 beers on tap, including some brewery only releases. Snacks from local vendors are available as well as MBC merchandise. Huge glass windows allow for an exciting view of the brewery operations. They donate 1% of their gross sales to environmental non-profits and local charities. They are as green as can be and purchase e-certified wind credits to offset 100% of their electricity. They even use recycled toilet paper in their restrooms. Open Tuesday-Saturday: 12pm – 7pm / Sunday and Monday: 12pm – 5pm. Contact: GPS – Maine Beer Company, 525 U.S. 1, Freeport, ME 04032, United States / mainebeercompany.com / 207-221-5711.

● Shipyard Brewing Company – 1 hour 30 minutes, 52 miles. Maine’s largest brewery, sample their award-winning ales in their tasting room and take a free tour. Tour hours: 11 am and 5 pm (Mon- Sat) and 11:00am and 4:00pm (Sun). Contact: GPS – 86 Newbury St, Portland, ME 04101, USA; Shipyard.com / 1-800-BREW ALE.

●Gritty McDuff’s – 1 hour drive, 44 miles. Since 1988, Gritty McDuff’s has been creating fine, handcrafted ales and traditional English-style pub fare. Gritty has frequently been awarded the titles of “Maine’s Best Brew Pub”, “Best Maine Microbrew” and “Best Bar” in statewide polls. Their ales have been repeat winners at the annual Real Ale Festival. Contact: GPS – 68 Main Street Auburn, Maine 04210; Grittys.com / 207-376-BREW.

● Sebago Brewing Co. —  1 hour drive, 45 miles.   Try their Frye’s Leap IPA, truly a  local favorite and a great, thirst quenching beer.   Contact: GPS –  48 Elm Street, Gorham, ME 04038 / Sebago Brewing Co. / 207-775-2337

● The Maine Beer Trail – spotlights the high quality and creative diversity of fresh, hand-crafted, Maine-made beer. Today there are more than 45 breweries on the trail that welcome visitors. Check out The Maine Beer Trail interactive map: Mainebrewersguild.org/map

Wineries

● Mt Washington Valley Winery – 37 minutes drive, 25 miles. This micro winery makes a vast assortment of wines right on the premises. They rate high on TripAdvisor as an enjoyable place to visit. They offer complimentary sampling and personalized labeling for those purchasing for special occasions such as weddings, holidays, corporate gifts, birthdays, etc. Contact: GBS – 2724 White Mountain Highway North Conway Village, NH603; White Mountain Winery. / 603-356-WINE(9463).

● Black Smith Winery – 43 minutes drive, 32 miles. They produce Vidal Blanc, Chardonnay, Chambourcin and Cabernet Sauvignon, ICE Wine and a blueberry wine in a Port style. Their Tasting Room and Winery are open May 1 through December 31 daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., January 1 through April 30 Friday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm Contact: GPS – 967 Quaker Ridge Rd, Casco, ME 04015; Blacksmithswinery.com / 207-655-3292.

● Prospect Hill Winery – 1 hour 30 minutes ride, 70 miles. A family run business growing 6 varieties of white grapes and 8 varieties of red. Dedicated to producing quality wines made exclusively from estate grapes. Prospect Hill Winery is open for complimentary wine tastings, tours and sales Sundays, 1-5 pm, beginning on Memorial Day weekend in May, or by appointment at other times. Contact: GPS – 318 Orrills Hill Rd, Lebanon, ME 04027; Prospecthillwines.com / 207-651-9335.

Recreational Cannabis

● Sweet Dirt  – 1 hour 15 minutes ride, 54 miles. They grow all of their ‘product’  in living soil, rich in organic matter and beneficial microbes, and with clean water – the way nature intended.  Sweet Dirt’s  proprietary blend of essential nutrients and helpful bacteria yields the “sweetest soil” that keeps plants strong from the roots up.  Since their products are grown Certified Clean Cannabis, by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), they never use any harmful pesticides or fungicides.  (One  of only a handful of cannabis growers to achieve this certification.)   In addition to their  premium flower strains, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, edibles, and extracts Sweet Dirt  offers a carefully curated collection of products from like-minded producers.  Contact: GPS – 1207 Forest Avenue Portland, ME 04103; Sweet Dirt  / 207-248-8685.

Summer & Autumn fun

Lake & River Activities

Welcome to the Lakes Region of Maine.  You will forget about the ocean — as we have — once you get an opportunity to enjoy the areas pristine lakes and rivers.  The Lakes Region  area  has more than 80 square miles of lakes spread over 900 square miles of land between the White Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.  You’ll find not only lakes, but rivers, streams and ponds.  There are 50 lakes within this area, with the largest and deepest being Sebago Lake (the second largest lake in the state).  Other noteworthy lakes and body of waters include  Thompson Lake, Highland Lake, Long Lake, Penneseewassee Lake, Pleasant Lake and Keoka Lake, Moose Pond,  Saco River,  Brandy Pond, Songo River (navigated by the Songo River Queen II, the excursion paddle boat docked at The Causeway in Naples), and our very own Kezar Lake.   Listed below are three great day trips for water lovers.

● Kezar Lake & Marina – 5 minutes drive, 3 miles.  Kezar Lake, deemed one of the “most beautiful glacier lake in the world” by National Geographic is a short three minute drive  and offers boating and boat rentals, fishing, bird watching, and swimming in its crystal-clear waters.  This ten mile long glacier lake is  home to duck, salmon, trout, bass, and Kezar is a major Loon nesting area.  (The daily call of the loon  is a beautiful calming sound.)  Kezar lake is also a popular watering-hole and grazing area for moose and deer.  As our guest, you will be able to gain access  to the private Lovell Community beach on this beautiful lake.   According to local legend Kezar Lake is named after George Ebenezer Kezar, the first European settler in Lovell. Kezar was said to have wrestled and killed a bear with a jackknife in the mid-1700s.

Kezar The marina is located in the heart of Kezar Lake.  They are a full service marina offering motor boat, water ski, canoes, kayaks and slip rentals.   Also at the marina, you can enjoy a great lunch or dinner with nice lake views at the popular Loon’s Nest Restaurant.  Contact: GPS –  219 W Lovell Rd, Lovell, ME 04051; Kezarlake.com /  207-925-3000.

●Highland Lake Beach – 25 minutes, 17 miles. With wonderful mountain vistas, Highland Lake Beach in Bridgton is a special treat and only 25 minutes away,  Plenty of shaded spots with picnic tables, and bbq grilling areas.    The water is clean and clear,  the perfect spot for a family beach day, picnic, or boat ride.  Bring a towel, a good book, and a few snacks, then relax  and enjoy a perfect lazy Maine summer or autumn  day.  The town of Bridgton is also home to excellent locally owned shops, antique stores, cafes, and restaurants.  (Check-out our shopping section below). GPS: 253 Highland Rd, Bridgton, ME 04009

● Saco River Canoe and Kayak & Tube Rentals – 18 minutes drive, 13 miles. Conveniently adjacent to the entranceway to Swans Falls, whether you are looking for a peaceful, leisurely short kayak trip, or a more adventurous weekend canoe and camping trip, hosts Fred and Prudy can tailor your trip just for you. Contact GPS – 1009 Main St, Fryeburg, ME 04037. Contact: Sacorivercanoe.com / 935-2369 / email: info@sacorivercanoe.com

Hiking

Please visit our Hiking in Maine Page.

Golf

● Lake Kezar Country Club – 3 minutes drive, 4 miles. Rated #1 by the New England Golf Guide for the Best Golf Value. 18 Holes Golf Course. They are nestled in the foothills of the White Mountains, this is a par 72 gem, combines a 1924 Donald Ross Design, with a 1998 spectacular and breathtaking back nine. Contact: GPS – 578 Main Street, Lovell, ME, 04051; Lakekezargolf.com / bradandtina@roadrunner.com / 207-925-2462.

● The Driving Range at the Old Saco Inn — 11 minutes, 6 miles.  A beautiful  baby new  outdoor Golf Driving Range.  The perfect place to  practice your swing while enjoying the wonderful views  of the western mountains peeking through the tall majestic pine trees.  125 Old Saco Lane, Fryeburg, ME 04037/ Old Saco Inn / 207 925 3737.

Disc Golf

Disc Golf is one of the fastest growing sports in the US.  Disc golf also known as frisbee golf or frolf (a combination of frisbee and golf), is a crazy fun sport played much like traditional golf.  Instead of a ball and clubs,  however, players use a  frisbee and elevated steel baskets for ‘holes’. The same goal applies whereas the object of the game is to complete each ‘hole’ in the fewest throws,  instead of strokes off-course.  As like golf, disk golf can be enjoyed by the entire family, including the dog.  But, unlike traditional golf, its disk cousin is more affordable.  You can tee off for as little as $7 per 18 hole game.

● TimberStone Adventures, Inc.  — 6.3 miles, 8 minutes.  Situated on 8 acres of mountain top and ledges, this is a well laid out 18 hole  course, that makes excellent use of the hilly land. It has plenty of hilly elevation and very distinct lanes to test your skills.  The course is fun, yet challenging. It will give you  a nice workout. Good thing they have rustic log handmade benches throughout the course for resting. The cost is only $5 per person for the entire day.  Bring good footwear and plenty of water for this multi-terrain Maine adventure.     GPS: 859 Maine St, Stoneham, ME 04231 / FaceBook / 207-928-2110.

● Pleasant Hill Disc Golf  — 34 minutes, 22 miles.   Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., weather permitting. Even when the Clubhouse is closed the Course remains OPEN for play with use of their Honor Box. Fees: $7 for unlimited daily play! Children ages 10 and under play free with a paying adult! Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while on the property. Rental discs are available for $1 plus a $5 deposit each which is refunded upon return. Contact: GPS: 38 Chamberlain Road Scarborough, ME 04074 Philldiscgolf.com / 883-8387.

Tennis

●  Tennis – available at the new Public Tennis Courts in Lovell Village, located next to the Lovell Library which is across the street from Rosie’s Lovell Village Store & Diner.

Cycling

● Fryeburg, Town —   17 minutes drive, 14 miles. home to the world famous Fryeburg Fair, is one of the oldest towns in this region and boasts 11 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  In Fryeburg, you can access 4 nice biking trails,  with  some of the best farmland Maine, mirror ponds,  wildlife spotting, scenic  Saco river views,  and views of the White Mountains to the west.  Check out Fryeburg Favorites for more inf.

● Bethel, Town –  30 minutes drive, 23 miles.   The  nearby town of Bethel offers five scenic cycling loops for cyclists of the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels!  Along the way you will be sure to see river valleys, farm fields, wildlife, and everything Bethel has to offer.  Contact: GPS –  Maine has to offer. 8 Station Place, Bethel, ME 04217.  Bethel Cycling.

● Bike the White Mountains —  There are plenty of fun, challenging scenic trails located in and around the Maine New Hampshire boarder and the White Mountains area.  Check out these links for more info.

USDA White Mountains Mountain Biking 

Visit New England / White Mountain Biking

● Red Jersey Cyclery – 37 minutes drive, 25 miles. Mountain & road bike rentals, trail maps, and guided tours in the Mt Washington Valley area for riders of all levels: from recreation to racer. They also sell bikes and are expert bike mechanics. Contact: GPS – 2749 White Mt. Hgwy North Conway, NH 03860; Redjerseycyclery.com / 603-356-7520.

● Sunday River Resort – 39 minutes drive, 29 miles. Activities include lift rides, ziplines, bike park, golf, L.L.Bean Adventures, ski & Snowboarding. Contact: GPS – 15 South Ridge Road, Newry, ME 04261; Sundayriver.com / 800.543.2754 / 207-824-3000.  

Summer Camp in Maine

● The Maine Summer Camp Experience –  The natural beauty and splendor of Maine  have been the cornerstone for New England’s summer camps for more than 100 years.  For over 40 years the Center Lovell Inn has played host to parents as they drop off, pick up and visit their young campers.  The Center Lovell Inn is within a 20 miles drive  from  the following summer camps:

• • • Birch Rock Camp
  • • Bridgton Sports Camp
  • • Camp Micah
  • • Camps Newfound & Owatonna
  • • Camp Pinecliffe
  • • Camp Tapawingo
  • • Camp WaldenCamp Waziyatah
  • • Camp Wildwood
  • •  Camp Wigwam
  • • Encore-Coda
  • • Fernwood Cove
  • • Indian Acres & Forest Acres
  • • JCC Maccabi Camp Kingswood
  • • Tin Mountain Conservation Center
  • • Winona Camps for Boys
  • Wyoegonic Camps

The Maine Camp Experience is committed to making a positive and meaningful contribution to the lives of children by fostering traditions, community, individuality and life-long friendships. MCE directors ensure that each camper flourishes in a safe, caring and nurturing environment—a place that your child will call their “second home”.   Maine Summer Camp Experience.

Amusement

●  Story Land – An amusement park for families with children ages 2 – 12 years.   Bob and Ruth Morrells build a small village where storybook animals live and where storybook characters could come to life. Featuring rides, amusement, live entertainment, food and refreshment.  They opened for business in 1954, the same year that the opening of Disneyland forever changed amusement parks.   GPS: Lat 44.1 north, Long 71.1 west or NH/Attractions Story Land or Address/Hospitals – Memorial, 3073 White Mountain Hwy, N. Conway, NH 03860 (they are 5 miles north of the Memorial Hospital) 850 NH Route 16 Glen, NH 03838 / StoryLand.com / 603-383-4186.

Sight Seeing & Adventure

● Conway Scenic Railroad – 37 minutes drive, 27 miles. All aboard! Relive the golden days of railroading. Treat yourself to an authentic old-fashioned excursion on a vintage train. All trains depart from their 1874 Victorian station in the heart of North Conway Village. Raids range from 55 minutes to close to two hours. Options include valley, mountain and first-class elegant dining car excursion. Choose lunch or a romantic sunset dinner. Open May thru October. Contact: GPS – 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway, NH 03860; / Conwayscenic.com / 603-356-5251.

●  The Mount Washington Cog Railway – 1 hour 30 minutes drive, 66 miles.  This  marvel of 19th century technology and modern innovation is the first mountain-climbing cog railway in the world!   It truly is an exhilarating voyage through landscape and nature.

The 3-hour round trip journey  embarks on a  spectacular climb up a 3-mile-long track to the 6,288-foot summit of Mount Washington.  While ascending, enjoy lively commentary  about the many points of visual interest, the history of the railway and experience the various climate zones you will travel through on way to the top. On the ‘summit,’ admits the clouds and spectacular panoramic view,  there is a cafeteria, gift shop and the Mount Washington Observatory’s Museum for your enjoyment.  The Gog was registered as a National Historic Engineering Landmark in 1976.

Open from late April through November.  GPS: Base Station Road, Mount Washington, NH 035809; /   TheGog.com  / 603-278-5404

● Songo River Queen II  – This meticulously maintained  replica of the famed Mississippi River Paddle Wheelers is  93 feet long, 23 feet wide, and tips the scales at over 100 tons, enabling it to offer an exceptionally smooth ride for even the most timid of passengers.  The “Queen” has two decks including an open upper deck with an attractive red striped canopy for protection from the sun and rain, as well as a fully enclosed lower deck, and there are restrooms on board. The  Queen is rated for up to 350 passengers and is handicapped accessible.  A food court is available on board for your convenience. A cocktail bar serving beer, wine, and liquor also operates on board, therefore, no alcoholic beverages may be carried aboard, per state law. The legal drinking age in Maine is 21 and a photo ID will be required to purchase alcohol.  They are  open for season beginning on May 30, Memorial Day until around October 10.  Refer to the Cruise Schedule  for departure dates and time.  Contact:   Songo River Queen II 

● Naples Seaplane  – For the best view of Maine Lakes and  the fall foliage colors reserve your “leaf peeping” flight with Naples Seaplane today!! Their standard flight departs at their dock and goes over beautiful Long Lank, Brandy Pond, and Sebago Lake. While in the air you will also see Point Sebago, the famous Songo Locks, Sebago State Park, the surrounding foothills, and majestic Mount Washington. They are available summer thru Fall. They are located on the “Causeway” in Naples. Prices are very reasonable, starting at $55 for adults and only $35 for children. Contact: Naples Seaplane.

● Cranmore Mountain & Aerial Adventure Park – 52 minutes drive, 45 miles. Zip lines, one-of-a-kind amusement rides plus a unique elevated rope course high above the forest with breath taking aerial view. This is a fun place for the entire family. They offer skiing in winter months. Contact: GPS coordinates – N44.03.387′ W071.06.623 / Cranmore.com / 1-800-SUN-N-SKI.

● Polar Caves – The Polar Caves were formed about 50,000 years ago as the third continental glacier descended over New Hampshire’s White Mountains. When the ice retreated, it left behind an amazing series of caves and passageways to explore! A self-guided tour through Polar Caves will take you to the rock garden, on the nature trails and through the nine caves in the park. Fallow deer, pheasants from around the world, and a wide variety of ducks call Polar Caves Park home. They love visitors — especially visitors with fistfuls of corn. Open daily at 10am through October 18, 2015.  Contact: GPS – 705 New Hampshire 25, Rumney, NH 03266 / PolarCaves.com / 603 – 536-1888.

● Freeport – Visit Freeport, Portland or Boothbay Harbor for the day. Fryeburg Fair 2015 is October 4th to 11th. Contact: Fryeburgmaine.org.

Wildlife in Maine

Bird-Watching

The lake district area of Maine offers four seasons of bird watching enjoyment.  The wide diversity of lakes,  wetlands, undisturbed forests and high elevation spruce forest,  gives bird lovers a great variety of opportunities to observe feathered friends in their natural habitat.  Maine is on the Atlantic flyway and depending on the time of day or season, look out for the following birds:  juncos, bald eagle, ruby-throated hummingbird, wild turkey, owls, black-capped chickadees (the state bird), ruffed grouse, black-backed woodpecker, nuthatches, cedar waxing, warblers, vireos, orioles, flycatchers, Canadian geese and other seasonal visitors that have migrated north.

● Maine Birding Trail —  The Maine Birding Trail consists of 82 official sites.  They list the best places to successfully find the birds you want to add to your birding Life List.  To download there free  brochure click:  Maine Birding Trail.  Or visit there web site at Maine Birding Trail. 

Fishing & Hunting

You will find great hunting and fishing in every season here in Maine. Whether lake, pond or ocean fishing; fly fishing or ice fishing; Salmon, Bass, Blues, Lake Trout, bugging (lobsters),  we’ve got a fresh catch waiting for your line.  Our very own Kezar lake was named the #1 Bass Lake in New England 2012, and it has only gotten better since the tradition of “catch and release” has added tremendously  to the  population. Check out our experienced local guides below.

● Rocky Ridge Guide Services – Specialize in hunting and fishing.  Capt. Carl Bois is a registered Master Maine Guide with 25 years experience.  He has been fishing and hunting all of his life. The Capt. been featured on ESPN2, NESIN, PBS, and Outdoor Channel.   His services include Spring Turkey Hunts, Bird Hunting, Deer hunting as well as fishing and  Bait & Tackle in the Lovell area.  Contact: 1-888-718-2617 /  Rocky Ridge Guide Services.

●  Lovell Bait & Tackle Shop –  About a 3 minute drive from the Inn. Fishing licenses, Hunting licenses, Remington & Winchester, Ammunition, Hunting Supplies, Daiwa Rods & Reels, Luhr Jensen Fishing Lures, Picasso Spinner Baits & Jigs,  and Live Bait.  Contact: 207-925-6262.

● White Birch Guide Services – Capt. Paul R. Bois, Master Maine Guide, U.S.C.G. Licensed. Capt. Paul is a full time guide.  That means he is out in the waters every day, which will ensure you the best outdoor experience and success possible. Contact: 207-925-1740.

● Fishing & Hunting Guide – Capt. Paul Bois – White Birch Guide Services – 925-1740.

 The Zoo

● Maine Wildlife Park  – If you are an animal lover or are traveling with children, don’t miss the Maine Wildlife Park. What started in 1931 as a farm to raise pheasants for release during bird-hunting season has evolved into a haven for orphaned and injured wildlife. Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

Farm-Stands

● Pietree Orchard – 14 minutes drive, 10 miles. offers a wide variety of pick-your-own fruits, including apples, strawberries, blueberries, and pumpkins throughout the season. They also offer pre-picked fruit and vegetables inside at their Farm-stand. Visit their farm stand kitchen for a delectable array of fresh baked goods including brick-oven pizza (topped with seasonal farm fresh ingredients) and their famous, tasty apple cider donuts. Please call ahead of your visit. Contact: GPS – 803 Waterford Road Sweden, Maine 04040; Pietree Orchards / 207-647-9419.

● Sherman Farm –  Sherman Farm full-on, one-stop shop for all your  grocery needs and more.  Estate beef, pork, eggs,  seasonal cut flowers and  corn maze. Nice place with friendly people and great customer service.  GPS –  2679 East Conway Road, Conway, NH / (603) 939-2412 / Sherman Farm.

• Smedberg’s Farm– the roadside stand was originally built in 1967 and is owned and operated by Roger, Gayle Smedberg & Roger Jr.  They specialized in 100% “Made in Maine products including maple syrup, honey, artisan  mustard, jams, jellies,  and Pickles.  Contact: GPS -1413 Main Street Route 26, Oxford, Maine;  (207)743-6723 / Smedberg’s Farm.

● Westons Farm – 21 minutes ride, 14 miles. Visit a 200+ years old, six generations working farm. They raise over 60 acres of diversified vegetables. Since 1799 the Weston’s have practiced sustainable agriculture. Experience firsthand the weather dependent process of making maple syrup. The approximate dates of production are from the end of February to mid April. Visitors are always welcome to visit, but call ahead first to be sure that the sugar house is open. Contact: GPS – 48 River St, Fryeburg, ME 04037 / Weston Farm / 207-935-2567.

● Woodward Cranberry Farm   — Where you can pick your own cranberries!  Woodward Cranberry Farm is a small, family-owned farm in Albany Township, Maine, producing certified organic cranberries. Their cranberries are usually harvested from the end of September to the end of October.  Contact: GPS –  41 Dundee Rd Albany Twp, ME 04217  / 781-344-4818 / Visit Woodward Cranberry Farm for directions and  exact dates.

● Boothby’s Orchard & Farm – 1 hour and 10 minutes drive, 52 miles. Pick-your-own apples. Sample their apple wine ($5 with complimentary glass). Free wagon rides on weekends. Their farm stand sell bagged apples, pumpkins, sweet corn, squash, and a wide selection of colorful mums. They host a Maine Maple Sunday, Open Winery Day, and Open Farm Day. Contact: GPS – 366 Boothby Rd, Livermore, ME 04253; mainehoneycrisp.com / 207-754.3500.

Leaf-Peeping in Autumn

The Oxford County area of Maine provide the perfect settings for fall leaf-peeping and around Kezar Lake is where the color starts to turn first!  Check out our Best Fall Foliage page for great local info including links to some great self-guided Maine foliage driving tours.

Events and Fairs — 17 minutes from Fryeburg fair!

There are many entertaining events near by depending on the time of year; including concerts, festivals, country fairs,  parades,  fireworks, auto racing,  snowmobiles, hunting, and ice fishing competition.

● Fryeburg Fair. Try to visit in October during the world-famous (well, almost) Fryeburg Fair; according to Yankee Magazine it is “a quintessential country fair of the highest order.” The Inn is only 14 Miles North of Fryeburg Fair! For more info visit:  Fryeburg Fair

● Maine Blues Festival.  The big Maine Blues Festival is held every Father’s day weekend in June.  It is Maine’s premier blues event. Three days of great fun with over fifty bands, family friendly events, food, drink, local crafts and free shuttle service to and from the event with ample parking.  Rain or shine, they got you covered! Only 12 mile away from the Inn. For more info visit:  Maine Blues Festival.

Winter fun

Skiing / cross country / snowshoeing / backcountry

● Shawnee Peak – 11 minutes, 14 miles. Skiing and snowboarding. The oldest ski resort in Maine with over 40 trails with snow-making on 98% of their terrain.  Shawnee Peak is also home to the most night skiing in New England! With 6 lifts servicing 19 trails and three terrain parks.  Whether it’s Racing with the Moon, or a few runs followed by good time in their Blizzards Pub, night skiing at Shawnee Peak is a huge part of what they to too.

Night skiing starts at 3:30pm six nights a week (and holiday Sundays).

Contact: GPS –119 Mountain Road Bridgton, ME 04009; Shawneepeak.com / ki@shawneepeak.com / Phone: 207-647-8444.

●   Stark’s Mountain, Nordic Skiing –  25 minutes, 15 mile. A privately owned and maintained Nordic trail system.  The trails are for Nordic skiing only.  The public may use the trails on WEEKENDS ONLY with the following conditions: *Trail donations are $5.00 per adult (over 18) per day. Lockbox for cash donations is located at the trailhead.  *No  skiing mid-week.  *No dogs permitted.  No walking, no fat bike or snowshoe on the trails.  *No skiing  after dark. *Park only in designated areas only. *If the trails are closed – DO NOT ENTER. *SKI AT YOUR OWN RISK.

GPS:  Stark’s Mountain Nordic Trails, Quarry Rd, Fryeburg, ME 04037 / Directional Map  /  Stark’s Mountain.

●   Jackson Ski Touring Foundation (Jackson XC) – 50 minutes, 33 miles. Jackson XC offers  state of the art well groomed  trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing designed to suit every taste and ability;  whether you prefer quiet striding through old growth New England forest or all out skate skiing and an international race course. You can visit on-trail destinations: the warming cabin and Cocoa Cabin on the Ellis River Trail and numerous eateries and pubs and inns. All this is contained within a charming New England village that takes pride in its long established traditions of great skiing and warm hospitality.  GPS:  153 Main St, Jackson, NH 03846  /  JacksonXC.org  / 603-383-9355.

●  Five Fields Farm  — 31 minutes, 21 miles.  A beautiful apple farm   in the nearby town of  Bridgton offering opportunity for snow shoeing and cross-country skiiing.   An elevation of 850 feet on the foothills of the White Mountains helps put them on the right side of the “snow line”.   Start at their  winterized retail stand.  They  have rental equipment in all sizes including snowshoes. The trail system loops around the orchards, connecting with the logging roads between them, with  established links with lands owned by abutters including the Loon Echo Land Trust on Bald Pate Mountain.  Guidance and terrain is available to start the inexperienced, and the trail system is designed such that new skiers will rapidly be able to access all portions.  Contact: GPS — 720 S Bridgton Rd, Bridgton, ME 04009 / Five Fields Farm

● Sunday River –  39 minutes drive, 29 miles.  This is  one of Maine’s largest and most visited ski resorts. Its vertical drop of 2,340 feet is the second largest in Maine and the sixth largest in New England. Not just for skiing, they offer a large variety of both winter and summer fun — scenic lift rides, zipline tours, mountain biking, golf, disk golf, bungee trampoline, ice skating, snow tubing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, Contact: GPS -Sunday River Ski Resort, 15 South Ridge Road, Newry, ME 04261,  / Sunday River / 800-543.2754.

● King Pine  – 44 minutes drive, 30 miles. King Pine is part of the Purity Spring Resort,  a  one hundred years old resort  is located in East Madison, New Hampshire.  Winter activities include cross country skiing, nigh skiing, ice skating, snowtubing and snowshoeing.   GPS:  King Pine Ski Area, 1251 Eaton Rd, Madison, NH 03849; KingPine.com /  603-367-8896.

●  Cranmore Mountain Resort – 39 minutes, 27 miles. Located in the heart of North Conway, Cranmore  has skiing and riding for all ability levels, premier learning programs, plus on and off the hill activities for the whole family, including New Hampshire’s #1 Tubing Park! GPS: Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd, North Conway, NH 03860 / Cranmore.com   /  1-800-SUN-N-SK.

● Bear Notch Ski Touring – 52 minutes drive, 35 miles. Authentic cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Explore spectacular riverside views, pristine waterfalls, picturesque flat meadows and challenging hills. Recharge along the way in their many “Warming Hut” offering hot chocolate, teas, coffee, soups and snacks. Contact: GPS – 1573 U.S. 302, Bartlett, NH 03812; Bearnotchskitouring.com / 603-374-2277.

● Granite Backcountry Alliance (GBA)  –  The goal of Granite Backcountry Alliance is to advance the sport of backcountry skiing in New Hampshire and Western Maine by providing a network of low-impact human-powered backcountry skiing opportunities to the public through the creation, improvement and maintenance of ski glades. GBA helps to maintain and develop skiing glades in the White Mountains and western Maine with various landowners, while educating people about the importance of  the backcountry responsibility code, i.e.,  — ski no trace, ski self-reliant, ski inclusive, ski aware, ski respectful, ski smart and ski kind.. GBA oversees eight glade zones and four Civilian Conservation Corps trails, including Baldface in the northeast corner of the White Mountain National Forest on the Maine/New Hampshire state line, Maple Villa Glade near North Conway Village in  the White Mountain National Forest on Bartlett Mountain, Black and White Glade in the Rumford, Maine, area, Cooley-Jericho Glade around Franconia and the Sherbie-GOS Glade around Pinkham Notch.  Visit Granite Backcountry Alliance for well maintained backcountry Glade Zones to ski in New Hampshire and Maine and events.

● Ski Maine – the non-profit trade association representing the Maine Alpine and Nordic Ski Industry. Their mission is to increase the availability and enjoyment of Maine skiing and snowboarding for children, families and individuals.  Visit Ski Maine for more information.

Sleigh rides

● High View Farm – 31 minutes ride, 20 miles. Enjoy a relaxing sleigh ride during the cooler months. A wonderful sensory experience – your ears are treated to the jingling of sleigh bells; your eyes are treated to scenes of white winter enchantment, and your lungs are treated to crisp fresh country air. Contact: GPS – 48 Leander Harmon Rd Harrison, Maine 04040 / high-view-farm.com / 207-595-1601.

● Nestlenook Farm Winter Wonder Land  –  50 minutes ride, 33 miles. Enjoy the winter wonderland created at Nestlenook Estate.  This  scene right out of Currier and Ives centers around the beautiful Victorian Skate Park. The largest and most breathtaking outdoor skate park in the Mount Washington Valley is an experience you do not want to miss. Activities included snow shoeing,  ice skating  (around a beautiful three-acre Victorian Skating Park), and their famously fun  Chocolate Extravaganza Sleigh Rides.  Contact: GPS – Nestlenook Estate and Resort, 66 Dinsmore Rd, Jackson, NH 03846 / Nestlenook Farm /  603-383-7101 .

Snowmobiling

● North East Snowmobile & ATV / UTV – 35 minutes by car, 25 miles. Access the largest trial systems via snowmobile and the best terrain in the area. Ride the Wilds, the nations best interconnected summer time ATV trail system. Complete with the best views, marked trails, and friendly locals. Contact: GPS – Mount Washington Valley 532 Main St, Fryeburg ME 04037 / Northeastsnowmobile.com / 1-800-458-1838.

● Sweet Ride Snowmobiles – 45 minutes ride, 32 miles. Would you like a up-close and personal tour of the Mt Washington Valley, and the Lakes Region in the North Country of New Hampshire? A snowmobile tour with us will get you places you never knew were there. Contact: GPS: 318 Maple Grove Rd Madison, NH 03849; Sweetridesnowmobiles.com / info@sweetridesnowmobiles.com / 603-367-7020.

● Snowmobile Maine – Maine’s snowmobile trail system now includes over 14,000 miles of trail, including 3500 miles of primary trail known as the Interconnected Trail System (ITS). The ITS trails connect across the state and with decent snow a rider may head out from anywhere on the ITS and ride to any other location that is reached by the system.  Visit SnowmobileMaine for more information.

Indoor fun

● The Magic Lantern Movie Theater – A beautiful, historic movie theater with old world charm and fantastic new world technology. There rockin’ a pub serving great food and drinks; plus cocktail service in the balcony means you don’t have to leave your seat for refreshments. Contact: GPS – 9 Depot Street Bridgton, Maine 04009 / Magiclanternmovies.com / 207-647-5065 or 207-647-9326.

● Saco Valley Sports Center – An indoor sport center featuring bowling, pool, arcade games.   Contact: GBS – 95 Pine St. – Rt. 302
Fryeburg, ME. 04037 /  sacovalleysportscenter.com  / 207-935-3777.

Spa services

● Rejuvenation Wellness Center – Owned by esthetician, Andrea Ouellette and massage therapist, Carolynn Plowden, Rejuvenation Wellness Center has so much to offer. Andrea offers a variety of luxurious facial treatments, waxing, tinting, eyelash extensions, and special occasion makeup. Taking on the other side of the spa experience, Carolynn will make you forget the world with her amazing therapeutic massages and body treatments. Out in the studio, they hold yoga classes and eventually will be offering pilates, Zumba and other wellness classes. Contact: GPS 14 Portland street unit #2, Fryeburg, ME 04037 / fryeburgrejuvenationwellnesscenter.com / 207-925-2072

Museums

● Center Lovell Historical Society – 5 minutes drive.   Founded in 1974, the Society is located in the historic 1839 Kimball-Stanford House across from the Lake Kezar Country Club. This connected farm building is on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is free, open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 to 4:00, Saturdays from 9:00 to 12:00 and by appointment. Contact: GPS – ME-5, Lovell, ME 04051, (207) 925-3234 / Lovellhistoricalsociety.org / 207-925-3234 / lovellhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

● Maine Mineral & Gem Museum.  30 minutes ride, 22 miles. The museum has an extensive collection of locally sourced raw Maine minerals and gems. They sell beautiful, handcrafted   jewelry made from these indigenous minerals and gems.  The exhibits are visual appealing and informative.   One of the world’s greatest meteorite collections is at the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum,  boasting   the largest display of lunar and Martian meteorites on Earth.   The Museum’s Rock Garden introduces Maine’s geology with 22 truly amazing geological specimens hand-selected from around the State (and one mammoth specimen from outer space!). Each specimen has an interesting story to tell and access to this exhibit is available 24/7.Contact: GPS:  99 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217 / Maine  Mineral Museum. 

● The Museums of the Bethel Historical Society — a short 29 minutes drive for 22.9 miles.   The museum feature six exhibit galleries and nine period rooms spread throughout two buildings—the 1821 O’Neil Robinson House and the 1813 Dr. Moses Mason House. The Society also maintains an extensive library and archival collection of books, manuscripts and photographs, plus thousands of historic objects that tell the story of the town of Bethel and surrounding region. Visit the Bethel Historical Society for more information about upcoming events and exhibits.

● The Ski Museum Of Maine – Maine is very rich in ski history, yet many people do not realize it nor recognize the place this history holds within the American ski world. Because of this, many of those who have valued the special spirit our sport entails are concerned this history will be lost. It is this concern which motivated the founders of the Ski Museum of Maine to organize. Established with the mission to “celebrate and preserve the history and heritage of Maine skiing” the board of directors has undertaken a number of projects to identify and preserve our skiing heritage and to share this heritage with the younger generations. The formation of the Maine Ski Hall of Fame is an exciting outcome of this effort.  For more info. please visit  the Ski Museum Of Maine.

● Maine Maritime Museum – 1 hour 75 minutes, 77 miles  is a coastal Maine attraction offering many opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture.  There is so much to see and do, and admission is good for two days!  Contact: GPS – 243 Washington Street, Bath, ME 04530;  MaineMaritimeMuseum.org / info@martimeme.org / Phone: 207-443-1316.

The Performing Arts

● Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center – 22 minutes, 15 miiles. Located on the campus of Fryeburg Academy, the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center is home to a variety of professional and student performances throughout the year. Since opening its doors in January 2009, the “LHE/PAC” has offered a state-of-the-art performance space for the Mount Washington Valley. From hosting renowned performers including Peter Yarrow, NRBQ, Carbon Leaf, and comedian Bob Marley, to projecting live video streams of the Metropolitan Opera’s Emmy and Peabody award-winning “Live In HD” series, the LHE/PAC has become a cultural heartbeat of northern New England. Contact GPS:  745 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037 /  Leura Hill Eastman Perforing Arts Center.

● Deertrees Theatre –  Only a 29 minutes drive, 19.6 miles.   In 1936 a marvelous opera house was built on the site of an old deer run in the forest above the village of Harrison, Maine. It was designed by Harrison G. Wiseman, a famous theatre architect with the instruction to, “Design the most acoustically and technically perfect theatre possible”.  Constructed of rose hemlock in the Adirondack Style with hand carved fixtures and near perfect acoustics, the then 350 seat, now 300 seat theatre was considered as fine as any on Broadway. Now listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, Deertrees Theatre is operated as a non-profit Theatre and presents an eclectic offering of performances (both musical, and theatrical),  gallery exhibits and workshops.  Contact: GPS – GPS 44.118084,-70.664524 or street address – 156 Deertrees Road, Harrison, ME 04040 / 207.583.6747 / visit Deertrees Theatre for the latest   happenings.

● Stone Mountain Arts Center – 35 minutes drive, 22 miles. This is a humble 200 seat timber frame music hall nestled in the foothills of the White Mountains in little Brownfield Maine. Contact: GPS: 695 Dug Way Road, Brownfield, Maine 04010 / check website for events calendar: Stonemountainartscenter.com.

Where else to stay in Maine

Well, if you can’t stay here at Center Lovell Inn, here are our lodging, and accommodation recommendations in these parts of Maine:

● Main Street Bed & Breakfast – Housed in a charming large classic New England homestead, the original portion built in 1820.  Elegantly restored by its owner, Main Street Bed & Breakfast offers a peaceful haven.  The owner  Margret Cugini wonderful person and a terrific  host.  207-935-7171 / Main Street Bed & Breakfast.

●   Evergreen Valley – bordering 2,200 acres of White Mountain National Forest in the heart of Maine’s wilderness. Your stay in this rustic country inn will provide you and your family an opportunity to enjoy an abundance of wildlife, as well as a variety of activities and attractions nearby.  Evergreen Valley.

●   Hotels Near Fryeburg – Check out our page highligiting the best attractions and activities in Fryeburg Maine, Me. Hotels Near Fryeburg.

Suggest an event, business or activity

If you know of a business, event  or local activity that should be included here, please email us at contact@centerlovellinn.co.  Thank you.