travel resources
Regional Chambers of COmmerce
Looking for information on visiting a specific town or area, check out these Chambers’ websites, give them call, or stop by their visitor information centers (indicated with a *).
Official Maine Tourism Information Center*
97 Main Street, Rt. 302, Fryeburg | 207-935-3639
Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce
8 Station Pl, Bethel | 800-442-5826
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
615 Wilton Rd, Farmington | 207-778-4215
Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce
Livermore Falls | 207-500-2464
Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce*
415 Lisbon St, Lewiston | 207-783-2249
Maine’s Northwestern Mountains
1216 Carrabassett Rd, Carrabassett Valley
207-235-6008
Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce
4 Western Avenue, South Paris | 207-743-2281
Rangeley Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
6 Park Road, Rangeley | 207-864-5571
River Valley Chamber of Commerce*
10 Bridge St, Rumford | 207-364-3241
Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce*
909 Roosevelt Tr, Windham | 207-892-8265
Maine State Police
1-800-452-4664 (in Maine) or 911 cellular for emergencies only.
US-Canada Border Crossing
Call 204-983-3500 for more information.
Seatbelt Law
Maine law requires that drivers and all passengers must wear a seatbelt.
Hands-Free Driving Law
Prohibits talking, texting, or using a hand-held device while driving.
Ways to Adventure
On the Water
Paddling
Paddling is an exceptional way to explore, whether you canoe, kayak, or paddleboard. Regardless of your skill level, there are various ways to grow your passion for paddling in the region.
On the Water
Fishing
An endless supply of cold, swift-running streams and rivers, and nearly every pond or lake offers up a fishing challenge, whether summer or winter, from the shore, in waders, on a boat, or through a hole in the ice.
On the Water
Beaches
Maine’s Lakes and Mountains overflows with freshwater beaches in state and local parks, campgrounds or town lakes. Enjoy the easy refreshment of a dip in crystal-clear lakes set like jewels amid lush green forests.
On the Water
Canoe Trips
Canoers will discover adventure, solitude, and camaraderie on western Maine’s waterways. Plus, they’ll experience the joy of dipping a paddle in a clear pond that reflects the sky, clouds, and mountains.
On the Water
Boating
The region’s hundreds of lakes and ponds offer myriad freshwater experiences, whether a casual jaunt aboard a pontoon boat to view wildlife, a scenic lake cruise, or the high-speed excitement of water skiing.
Nature and Wildlife
Moose Spotting
You can spot moose throughout most of Maine, but their population is most significant in more secluded areas, including much of Maine’s Lakes and Mountains.
Nature and Wildlife
birding
The forests, fields, and wetlands of Maine’s Lakes and Mountains are the ideal setting to experience the thrill of birdwatching. Many highly coveted species can be found in the area’s boreal forests, including woodpeckers and Bicknell’s Thrush.
Plan Your Trip
Maine’s Lakes and Mountains offers a variety of resources to help you plan your next visit, including an annual visitor’s guide, stand alone map, and the new Adventure Guide App.
Visitor's Guide
Our Free Visitor's Guide will help inspire your next adventure along our mountain trails, lakes, scenic byways, bustling towns and more.
Map of the Region
Companion to the Visitor Guide, our dual-sided planning map will help you find your way to adventure in every season throughout the region.
Adventure Guide App
The App will point the way to all kinds of adventures, experiences and destinations in Maine’s Lakes and Mountains with GPS location maps and alerts.
