Pack your bags for Maine’s Lakes & Mountains

Discover Maine's Lakes and Mountains

From peaceful lakes to mountain vistas, we’re closer than you think! Just an hour from Portland, Maine's Lakes & Mountains is truly a four season recreation destination. Featuring ten of Maine’s highest peaks (Bigelow and Mahoosuc Ranges) and hundreds of glacial lakes - Sebago, Flagstaff and Rangeley — this family-friendly area can be as action-packed or serenity-filled as you desire.

When you’re ready to explore Maine, we’re ready to welcome you. Travel with Care

Featured Stories

Why Maine’s Lakes & Mountains Should Top Your Travel Bucket List

10 Reasons Why Maine’s Lakes & Mountains Should Top Your Travel Bucket List With almost 20 percent of the country’s population crammed...more>

Plan the Perfect Getaway in Maine's Lakes & Mountains

Plan the Perfect Getaway in Maine's Lakes & Mountains Among New England’s wildest places, Maine’s Lakes and Mountains region is an epic...more>

7 Must-Visit Trail Towns in Maine's Lakes and Mountains

7 Must-Visit Trail Towns in Maine's Lakes and Mountains There’s something special about trail towns. These pockets of civilization...more>

A Complete Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking in Maine’s Lakes and Mountains

A Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking in Maine’s Lakes and Mountains Many places in the country have been dubbed a “paddler’s paradise,” but...more>

Top 10 Outdoor Adventures in Maine’s Lakes & Mountains

10 of The Best Outdoor Adventures in Maine’s Lakes & Mountains Many parts of the Northeast have been developed more than other regions of...more>

Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing in Maine's Lakes and Mountains Western Maine's countless waterways offer the finest fly-fishing in America, with places like...more>

Events

12/7/23

French cultural luncheon with musical entertainment Dec. 7

Bringing all cultures together over lunch with musical entertainment on Dec. 7.

12/8/23 – 12/10/23

Mountain Holly Days

Mountain Holly Days epitomizes the time-honored tradition of families shopping together and enjoying...

12/15/23 – 12/16/23

Homestyle Christmas variety and light show Dec. 15, 16 at Franco Center

Holiday merriment homestyle Christmas variety and light show.

1/13/24

Burlesque at the Franco Center

Tasteful, popular burlesque dance show returns to the Franco Center again.

1/26/24

Billy Joel, Elton John tribute concert at the Franco Center

The concert is a tribute to the amazing songs of Billy Joel and Elton John.

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Deals

7/6/24

Penobscot River Rafting Adventure

Maine’s Penobscot River is Maine’s longest, steepest whitewater rafting river and the most thrilling and technical whitewater rafting in the eastern United States. Northeast Whitewater knows the Penobscot River like no one else and we make sure that in...