Travel Resources
Planning the details of your trip can be the best (and sometimes the worst) part of the journey. Details, details, details. Even with the internet at our fingertips, it can be a pulse-racing blend of exploration, discovery, frustration, and success. We hope in some small way, these travel resources help you say “bye-bye” to your worries and “hello” to your best Maine Lakes & Mountains vacation ever. Healthy travel concerns? We've got you covered during the coronavirus pandemic—see the Other Information tab below. Our driving times chart can help you figure out about “how to get from there to here” on the fly. Flying in, we know the best options for flights and info for car rentals when you arrive; even get started with bus and train service. We even have a link for just about everything to get you on your way. In any season and at any time of year, Maine's Lakes & Mountains has an endless number of endless ways to enjoy the beauty of Maine's greatest natural assets. Times are based on travel to Rumford, located centrally in the region, and may vary based on actual destination.
Boston, MA: 179 miles, 3.5 hours
Augusta, ME: 52 miles, 1.5 hours
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Maine's Lakes & Mountains is closer than you imagined. The Maine Lakes and Mountains Region is a four-season destination that runs like a spine up the state's western border with New Hampshire to the west and the Canadian
province of Québec to the north. Accessible from several exits on Interstate 95 with most southern parts of the region are within a short drive of Portland. Maine's Lakes and Mountains region is an honest-to-goodness year-round vacation destination. Scores of trail-creased mountain peaks, fish-filled rivers and ponds, and swim-able lakes are here to be enjoyed by all. The Appalachian Trail, one of the world's most famous long-distance footpaths, marches 2,190 miles through 14 states from Georgia to the summit of Mount Katahdin in Maine. Here are the top 6 day hikes in Maine's Lakes and Mountains...more > With hundreds of lakes and ponds, miles of rivers and streams, Maine's Lakes and Mountains is the perfect destination for on the water activities like paddling a canoe or kayak, cruises, swimming, and fishing...more > Home of one of the oldest scenic byway programs in America, Maine offers many attractive drives that showcase impressive scenery, charming small towns and the state's history...more > Whether your go-to brew is a hoppy IPA or a smooth porter, this list will guide you to the best local breweries—all within 30 minutes of Maine's top mountain trails...more > Maine's Lakes and Mountains region offers the perfect winter getaway with plenty of snow, few crowds, and a wealth of outdoor experiences for downhill and cross-country skiers, snowmobilers, ice fishermen, ice climbers, fat tire bikers, and dog sledders...more > If you're wondering where to even start on your next trip to Maine's Lakes and Mountains you're in luck. Here is a list of the 10 best outdoor adventures in the area...more > The vast western region called the Lakes and Mountains claims a fair share of these waterways, with endless waterfalls and swimming holes that invite lazy afternoons by the river...more > Why should you head to Maine's Lakes and Mountains region? We've got 10 great reasons why to add to your bucket list...more > If you love to bag peaks, you're going to be thrilled when you visit Maine's Lakes and Mountains with state's highest concentration of mountain peaks over 4,000 feet...more > Among New England's wildest places, Maine's Lakes and Mountains region is an epic adventure waiting to happen...more > The Appalachian Trail, one of the world's most famous long-distance footpaths, marches 2,190 miles through 14 states from Georgia to the summit of Mount Katahdin in Maine. Here are the top 6 day hikes in Maine's Lakes and Mountains...more > Hut-to-hut adventures: imagine skiing or snowshoeing along a groomed track through Maine's wild woods and at the end of the day reaching a cozy hut to enjoy a hearty meal, great company, and a warm bed...more > Why should you head to Maine's Lakes and Mountains region? We've got 10 great reasons why to add to your bucket list...more > If you're wondering where to even start on your next trip to Maine's Lakes and Mountains you're in luck. Here is a list of the 10 best outdoor adventures in the area...more > If you love to bag peaks, you're going to be thrilled when you visit Maine's Lakes and Mountains with state's highest concentration of mountain peaks over 4,000 feet...more > Among New England's wildest places, Maine's Lakes and Mountains region is an epic adventure waiting to happen...more > If you leave Maine’s coast and drive toward Canada, you’ll eventually find yourself deep in the heart of Maine's Lakes & Mountains region. In summer the area offers a large variety of experiences for all types of visitors...more > Many places in the country have been dubbed a “paddler's paradise,” but Maine's Lakes and Mountains region truly lives up to the name...more > With hundreds of lakes and ponds, miles of rivers and streams, Maine's Lakes and Mountains is the perfect destination for on the water activities like paddling a canoe or kayak, cruises, swimming, and fishing...more > If you're wondering where to even start on your next trip to Maine's Lakes and Mountains you're in luck. Here is a list of the 10 best outdoor adventures in the area...more > The vast western region called the Lakes and Mountains claims a fair share of these waterways, with endless waterfalls and swimming holes that invite lazy afternoons by the river...more > Among New England's wildest places, Maine's Lakes and Mountains region is an epic adventure waiting to happen...more > If you leave Maine’s coast and drive toward Canada, you’ll eventually find yourself deep in the heart of Maine's Lakes & Mountains region. In summer the area offers a large variety of experiences for all types of visitors...more > There's something special about Maine trail towns. These pockets of civilization surrounded by wilderness give us easy access to the outdoors and provide launch points for all sorts of adventures...more > With its rich history, thriving arts and culture scene, and a growing collection of local craft breweries and diverse restaurants, you'll find a unique and delightful culture in Maine's Lakes and Mountains...more > Whether your go-to brew is a hoppy IPA or a smooth porter, this list will guide you to the best local breweries—all within 30 minutes of Maine's top mountain trails...more > Among New England's wildest places, Maine's Lakes and Mountains region is an epic adventure waiting to happen...more > If you leave Maine’s coast and drive toward Canada, you’ll eventually find yourself deep in the heart of Maine's Lakes & Mountains region. In summer the area offers a large variety of experiences for all types of visitors...more > Digging into Maine’s geological history at the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum after a snowy trek on the delightful Bethel Village Trails will be the highlight of a trip to one of the most well known mountain towns in all of Maine...more > There's something special about Maine trail towns. These pockets of civilization surrounded by wilderness give us easy access to the outdoors and provide launch points for all sorts of adventures...more > Take a trip to the picturesque Carrabassett Valley with the Maine Wanderer. Discover dining in Stratton and the spectacle that is an autumn ride along the Maine High Peak's Scenic Byway...more > Home of one of the oldest scenic byway programs in America, Maine offers many attractive drives that showcase impressive scenery, charming small towns and the state's history...more > Norway and the surrounding area are perfect bled of downtown Maine charm and the wonder of the great outdoors; and it's all so close in this perfect Maine Lakes & Mountains destination...more > The vast western region called the Lakes and Mountains claims a fair share of these waterways, with endless waterfalls and swimming holes that invite lazy afternoons by the river...more > Climb to the panoramic views from the top of Maine's Bald Mountain and then journey back to the state’s earliest Vacationland days as a sporting destination for fly-fisherman from across the nation in and around Oquossoc and Rangeley Lakes...more > Why should you head to Maine's Lakes and Mountains region? We've got 10 great reasons why to add to your bucket list...more > In this visual story, the Maine Wanderer takes you over hill and dale through the Androscoggin Riverlands for a hike and then on to Ricker Hill Orchards for apples; Then on to Nezinscot Farms for delightful Maine Cheeses and other Farm Products...more > If you leave Maine’s coast and drive toward Canada, you’ll eventually find yourself deep in the heart of Maine's Lakes & Mountains region. In summer the area offers a large variety of experiences for all types of visitors...more > With deep snow, varied terrain, more than 3,000 miles of marked trails, and a friendly sledding culture, Maine's Lakes and Mountains is an excellent snowmobiling destination...more > Maine's Lakes and Mountains region offers the perfect winter getaway with plenty of snow, few crowds, and a wealth of outdoor experiences for downhill and cross-country skiers, snowmobilers, ice fishermen, ice climbers, fat tire bikers, and dog sledders...more > Hut-to-hut adventures: imagine skiing or snowshoeing along a groomed track through Maine's wild woods and at the end of the day reaching a cozy hut to enjoy a hearty meal, great company, and a warm bed...more > If you're wondering where to even start on your next trip to Maine's Lakes and Mountains you're in luck. Here is a list of the 10 best outdoor adventures in the area...more > Throughout Maine's Lakes and Mountains region you'll find ideal fat biking trails that traverse through forests, snow-covered hills, and quiet lakes and streams...more > Why should you head to Maine's Lakes and Mountains region? We've got 10 great reasons why to add to your bucket list...more >Maine's Lakes and Mountains Travel Resources
Cities Outside of Maine:
Halifax, NS, Canada: 543 miles, 11 hours
Hartford, CT: 271 miles, 5 hours
Montreal, QC, Canada: 195 miles, 4.5 hours
New York, NY: 384 miles, 6.5 hours
Philadelphia, PA: 474 miles, 8 hours
Québec City, QC, Canada: 227 miles, 4.75 hours
Washington DC: 605 miles, 10 hours
Maine Cities:
Bangor, ME: 108 miles, 2.5 hours
Portland, ME: 76 miles, 1.5 hours
COMMERCIAL & REGIONAL AIRPORTS
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(PWM) 207-874-8877
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Stops in Auburn and Lewiston.
800-639-3317
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Two stops in Lewiston.
800-231-2222
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TRAIN SERVICES
Downeaster Service from Boston's North Station to Wells, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Portland, Freeport, and Brunswick.
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Budget.com
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The 10 Best Outdoor Adventures in Maine's Lakes and Mountains
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Road Tripping in Maine's Lakes & Mountains
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Wintertime in Maine's Lakes & Mountains
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