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The Farmer's Porch Bed &
Breakfast is just steps away from hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing,
cross country skiing, hunting & the snowmobile trail. Nearby are
dozens of rivers & lakes & ponds with sandy beaches & hundreds of
uninhabited islands to explore.
A
multitude of activities & attractions for every season exist in the
immediate area, nearby or just a comfortable drive away which means
we are perfectly located for our guests to enjoy almost everything
the state of Maine has to offer including the Greater Portland area
& the Maine Seacoast. Experience something new and exciting every
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Kennebec & Androscoggin County Lakes & Mountain Region
The Kennebec/ Androscoggin/ Lakes Region of Maine is famous
for it's thick-wooded mountains, crystal-clear lakes & many
historical attractions. Anyone who enjoys hiking, biking, whitewater
rafting, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling, sightseeing or even Fall
foliage viewing, will find endless opportunities to keep the whole
family entertained in this region of Maine. The Maine capitol
city, Augusta, is located nearby with excellent shopping,
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The
Greater Portland & Casco Bay Region
The Greater Portland & Casco Bay region of Maine is the perfect
location for those who love the seacoast and the excitement &
culture that this northern New England city has to offer. There are
many historic forts & lighthouses, ferries, sightseeing cruises &
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The
Mid-Coast Region
The Mid-Coast region of Maine offers spectacular views & both casual
& fine dining restaurants with some of the best seafood around. Go
on a whale & seal watch, take a ferry ride, visit the many famous
Maine Lighthouses, fish
for stripers or swim at Popham Beach, or shop at the famous LL Bean
& the designer outlets in Freeport, ME. |
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Antiquing |
Vintage Violet Antique Shop/Auctions-41 Main St, Winthrop ME
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Pondtown Antiques-127
Main St, Winthrop, ME 377-2420 / 458-5130
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Frost's Antiques - 737 Pond Rd (Rt 132). Wales, ME
207-375-6291
Lakeside Antiques - Rt. 202, E Winthrop, ME
207-377-2616
Sabattus Antique Mall -519 Sabattus Rd, Sabattus, ME
207-375-8500
Harriet L Perr - Vienna, ME 207-293-2162
Odd Fellows Antiques - Main St, Mount Vernon Village,
ME, 207-293-3569
Kenneth E. Tuttle - Route 2, Box 6150, Gardiner, ME
207-582-4496
The Treasure Chest - Gardiner, ME 207-582-2849
James Julia Inc - Rte. 201, PO Box 830, Fairfield, ME
207-453-7125
Pine Tree Stables Antiques -1095 Riverside Dr,
Augusta, ME 207-622-4857
Orphan Annie's - 96 Court St., Auburn, ME
207-782-0638
Town of Hallowell - Many antique shops,
restaurants & art galleries
Portland & Casco Bay - Antique Shops
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Boating, Fishing & Swimming |
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Dozens
of lakes and streams are close by like
the Androscoggin and Kennebec Rivers, Cobbossee Lake,
Annabessacook Lake & Maranacook Lake.
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Long Reach Tours - 1-888-538-6786 |
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Kennebec Adventure Cruise & Tour 1-888-538-6786 |
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Boat Rentals |
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Collin's Boat Rentals - Rte 202, Winthrop, ME,
207-377-3777,
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Canoeing & Kayaking |
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Dozens
of lakes and streams are close by like
the Androscoggin and Kennebec Rivers, Cobbossee Lake,
Annabessacook Lake, Maranacook Lake,
Wilson Pond.
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Collin's Boat Rentals - Rte 202, Winthrop, ME,
207-377-3777
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Dining & Nightlife
For nightlife, Augusta and the Lewiston / Auburn area is just a
twenty-minute drive away. Portland is worth the 1 hour drive for
nightlife & dining. |
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Golfing
Belgrade Lakes Golf Club - 207-495-4653
Cobbossee Colony - Monmouth, ME 207-268-4182
Springbrook - Route 202, Leeds, ME 207-946-5900
The Meadows - Huntington Hill Road, Litchfield, ME
207-268-3000 |
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Hiking
& Backpacking |
Monument Hill - North Rd, Leeds, ME - Short wooded hike to a
monument dedicated to civil war soldiers from Leeds.
Fine views of Androscoggin Lake & the White Mountains. Base
to summit is 3/4 mile. Elevation gain is 200 ft.
Note - This hiking trail is only a short walk from us! |
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Mt. Pisgah - Mt Pisgah Rd,
Winthrop ME - Accommodates
hikers of all ages & abilities.
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Horseback Riding & Equestrian Courses
C.F. Farm - Monmouth, ME
207-933-2433 Trail riding by arrangement
Treasure Equestrian Center (equestrian courses, dressage,
etc.)
Manchester Moody's Ranch - 21 Gunn Lane., Greene 946-2338
Friendship Stables - 8 Rod Rd., Augusta ME 622-5047 |
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Maine
Agricultural Fairs
http://www.getrealmaine.com/visit/maine_fair_dates.shtml
http://www.maineagfairs.com/index.php
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Museums, Theaters & Art Galleries
Cumston Hall Theatre - Box Office 207-933-9999
Monmouth Museum - Main St,
Monmouth 207-377-4472
Norlands Living Museum -
Livermore,
ME
Atrium Art Gallery - Lewiston, ME
Bates College Museum of Art - Lewiston, ME
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Ocean, Beaches & Lighthouses
Popham Beach
Reid State Park
Maine Lighthouses
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Pick
your own Berries, Fruits, Vegetables & Flowers
Stevenson's Strawberries - 69 Berry Road, Wayne, ME 207-685-3532
Apple Ridge Farms-Auburn, ME 207-777-1696
Nezinscot Farm - Rt 117, Turner, ME 207-225-3231
Chick's Apples Blueberries Pumpkins- Main St,
Monmouth, ME 207-933-4056
Kelly's Greenhouse - 674 Main St, Monmouth, ME
207-933-3755 Cut Flowers |
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Shopping |
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L.L. BEAN - Main Street, Freeport, ME |
The Maine Mall - 367 Maine Mall Rd, So. Portland, ME
Marden's
Salvage Store - Route 202, Lewiston, ME
Warumbo
Mills Outlet - Lisbon Falls, ME-Linens, Laura Ashley Sheets!
Freeport, ME
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Outlet Shops -
Famous designers, Maine-Made
apparel/crafts |
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Snowboarding & Downhill Skiing
Lost Valley Ski Resort - Auburn, ME 207-784-1561
Snowboard Terrain Park - Lost Valley
Auburn, ME 207-784-1561
Lost Valley
Ski & Snowboard Shop -
Auburn, ME 207-784-1561
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Snowshoeing & Cross Country Skiing |
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Ungroomed Trails -
Nearby with landowners permission. |
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Groomed Trails
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Bradbury Mountain State Park
- 528 Hallowell Rd Pownal ME 207-688-4712 |
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Snowmobiling |
| Maps local snowmobile trail systems are produced by snowmobile
clubs, Chambers of Commerce & tourism groups.
Click to view
the 2006-2007 ITS Map in pdf format. View using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Click for free download. |
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- Trail is steps away! |
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Wild Animals
Animal Kingdom & Sanctuary - Rte 4, Mt. Vernon, ME 207-293-4062
A very non traditional farm raising and exhibiting llama, lions,
monkeys, camels, black bear, leopard, lemur, etc.
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