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The Central Aroostook County region encompasses communities from Mars Hill to Limestone, and from Fort Fairfield to Ashland. There are some wonderful things to do and see in the Aroostook County region, some of which are listed below.

Area Business Directory

  Aroostook Hospitality Inn - Located in Washburn, Maine 
We are a 10 unit, 6 apartment Motel located just outside Route 1 in Presque Isle, Maine, 5 miles from the Aroostook Centre Mall. The motel is situated in a quiet country setting surrounded by beautiful trees and wildflowers with picturesque sites, a small brook filled with trout, and abundant wildlife.

  Ashland Maine - Located in Ashland, Maine 
Nestled along the banks of the Aroostook River, in central Aroostook County, Maine the community of Ashland waits for you with its blend of natural beauty and commerce. Characterized by its ability to foster a favorable business climate and its ability to adapt to changing economic conditions, the Town of Ashland is a leader in agriculture, forestry and transportation.

  Balloons & Things Maine - Located in Belgrade Lakes, Maine 
Whether planning an event or sending a special " Thank You", Balloons & Things can deliver. From balloon sculptures to centerpieces, gift cards and mugs...we have something for every occasion! Our professional staff will work with you to create that perfect gift or "feel" for your special event. No job is too big or too small so give us a call!...or

  Bernard-Coury Realty - Located in Caribou, Maine 
This agency sells over 2 million dollars worth of properties per year, and has the expertise to get the financing in place with many contacts in the banking industry.

  Big Bear Real Estate Company - Located in Presque Isle, ME 
Big Bear Real Estate Company is a full service real estate center. Out experienced team of hard working professional Realtors represent both sellers and buyers for all types of property. We handle residential, commercial, recreational, investment and land, and serve all of Aroostook County from Houlton to the Saint John Valley.

  Bouchard Family Farm - Located in Fort Kent, Maine 
For generations the Bouchard Family has been milling a unique light buckwheat flour in order to prepare "Ployes" (rhymes with boys). A recipe based on the one created by the French Acadian exiles who settled in Northern Maine, Ployes are as elegant as a fine crepe, as hearty as a breakfast pancake and as versatile as any bread. Ployes are creating their own identity. From appetizers to main course to desserts and snacks, they keep finding new ways to make meals interesting. We invite you to try a product rich in taste and history. "C'est Magnifique!". Bouchard Family Farm Ployes Mix -- The first-ever original French Acadian buckwheat pancake mix farm produced in Northern Maine since 1983. See History

  Camp Mad Lake - Located in Madawaska, Maine 
Camp 'Mad Lake' offers roomy and comfortable waterfront accomodations with beautiful views to the mountains across the lake. The camp has three bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen size bed and glass doors facing the lake and the sunrise.

  Caribou ATV Club - Located in Caribou, Maine 
The Caribou ATV Club, established in 2006 by Cathy Bouchard-Martin, John Morrill, and Richard Lagasse, looks for ways to improve the recreational activity in its area. The club's goal is to "Connect Caribou with the County."

  Caribou Inn & Convention Center - Located in Caribou, Maine 
The Caribou Inn features 73 spacious, elegant and recently renovated guestrooms, each with a refrigerator and wet bar.

  Caribou Parks & Recreation Department - Located in Caribou, Maine 
The Caribou Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to meeting both the active and passive recreational needs of citizens in the Caribou community. Since the beginning of recorded community history, the community and it's local government have been very pro-recreation. Although greater diversity of interests and needs of users make it more challenging for parks and recreation officials in lean economic times, Caribou's park and recreation program continues to be one of the most successful in the State of Maine.

  Caribou Police Department - Located in Caribou, Maine 
The Caribou Police Department provides a wide variety of services to the citizens of Caribou. Those services include, Conceal Weapon Permits, Bike Registrations, Iris Scans, and Fingerprints, Kid Care photo ID’s, Prescription Drug return services, Child Safety Seat installation, House Watch, and Criminal Record Checks. Copy of Accidents reported to the Caribou Police Department can also be obtained for a fee.

  Caribou Schools - Located in Caribou, Maine 
The future of our city, state and nation depends on an educational system that uses a holistic approach to prepare students for life in a global community. We recognize and value the essential roles of parents, community and schools working together to prepare our children for the challenges of the future.

  Carter's Real Estate - Located in Northeast Harbor, Maine 
Carter's Real Estate located in Northeast Harbor, Maine has been in business since 1968 providing full service real estate brokerage services to the island area. We are a family operated business, and we put an emphasis on quality personal service to all of our customers.

  Cheney Real Estate - Located in Caribou, ME 
Welcome to Cheney Real Estate, a successful family oriented agency serving Northernand Central Aroostook County. We are pleased to offer our services helping you buy orsell real estate. We pride ourselves on customer service, integrity and a desire to helpour clients. It would be our pleasure to meet with you and assist you with your real estateneeds.

  City of Caribou Maine - Located in Caribou, Maine 
Welcome to the City of Caribou Maine. Nowhere else in the world can you, your family, and your business get so much value for so little! Caribou Maine has the most skilled and dedicated labor pool, and a great work ethic. Caribou, Maine has all those qualities, a quality of life that you will find second to none.

  Cote Auto Sales & ATV Sales - Located in Limestone, Maine 
We are a small used car dealership and service center located in Limestone. We have a full line of quality used cars and trucks. Whether you're looking for a newer model SUV or a less expensive second vehicle, come see our friendly staff for all your used vehicle needs. We also service all makes and models of vehicles and we are a full service inspection station.

  Crown E-Realty - Located in Caribou, Maine 
Crown e-Realty specializes in seller & buyer representation for all your real estate needs for a wide range of clients.

  Crown Park Inn - Located in Caribou, Maine 
Nestled in the heart of Aroostook County, is the perfect lodging choice for the business traveler, as well as families on vacation.

  Cyr Real Estate - Located in Madawaska, Maine 
Cyr Real Estate is an independent, locally owned business that has been providing quality real estate services and residential appraisals since 1986. Joel Dionne is the designated broker and also offers appraisal services. Celine Lavoie is a broker and both provide real estate services. Our office is located at 383 Main Street, Madawaska in the Kmart shopping center. We are generally open Monday thru Friday from 9 am to 4 pm and weekends, nights or holidays by appointment. We speak French and English and we look forward to be of service to you.

  Debi Smith Photography - Located in Mapleton, Maine 
Photographs of the great outdoors in Northern Maine.

  Deep in the Woods Gift Shop - Located in Oxbow, Maine 
DEEP IN THE WOODS GIFT SHOP has been bringing you quality arts & crafts since 1999. We continue to grow and now feature over 75 of the BEST artisans in the State of Maine. DEEP IN THE WOODS GIFT SHOP is a consignment shop so you never know what will be coming through the door. If you are looking for something that is unique, one of a kind, and Made in Maine, you should check us out. Special orders are also an option with a lot of our artisans.

  Dobbs Realty - Located in Caribou, Maine 
Dobbs Realty serves Aroostook County for all your real estate needs. We also provide auction services.

  Duff Appraisal Service - Located in Linneus, Maine 
We offer real estate appraisal work in the Aroostook County area and have an extensive client base including federal, state and local governments as well as most financial lending institutions in the area. Whether it is for a new mortgage, refinance a mortgage, death, divorce or other private matters, we offer professional services.

  First Choice Real Estate - Located in Houlton, Maine 
If you are searching for a home, business, farm, woodland or seasonal property in Northern Maine we have the most comprehensive listings of Northern Maine real estate in the area. Whatever you are looking for in Northern Maine real estate we can help.

  First Choice Real Estate - Scot Walker - Located in Houlton, ME 
Whether you are looking to buy, sell, invest or relocate I would love to help you! Please email or call for an appointment and we can discuss your dreams.

  For Sale By Owner - Located in , Maine 
Prime real estate not listed by a real estate agent.

  Fresh From The Start - Located in Caribou, Maine 
Already washed, peeled, sliced and blanched-to-maintain freshness, Fresh From The Start, just harvested, potatoes eliminates all of the prep time involved in making most potato dishes.

  Greater Madawaska Chamber of Commerce - Located in Madawaska, Maine 
The Greater Madawaska area is well known for its friendly people and warm hospitality. Serving as the center of Acadian culture in Maine, we have a lot to offer our guests. The Greater Madawaska Region includes the communities of Madawaska, Grand Isle, Frenchville, St. Agatha and Sinclair. Each town is unique, yet all share the common cultural ties, which unite the people and make the St. John Valley the special place that it is. No matter what time of the year you visit us, you will find everything you need to enjoy a relaxing and memorable stay. If you enjoy outdoor recreational activities, festivals, or colorful eye-catching sceneries and no matter what your hobbies, interests or leisure pursuits are you will find something here. The Greater Madawaska Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience the unique quality of life and the many opportunities available in our very special corner of America. Don’t forget to include us in your year round vacation plans when vacationing in the Madawaska area.

  Haney's Building Specialties - Located in Caribou, Maine 
As a complete home center we offer many products to remodel your home or build a new one. We offer a full line of Merrillat Kitchen Cabinets with a design to fit each individual needs. To complete the look add Kitchen Aid/Whirlpool Appliances, a large variety of countertops are available including laminates, Corian, and Zodiac Bathroom Fixtures are available. Large flooring selections available including carpets, tile, ceramic tiles, linoleums and laminate with top brand names.

  Hometown Realty - Located in Linneus, Maine 
We represent both sellers and buyers. Owners interested in selling a property and possibly saving money give us a call. Buyers interested in representation and help in finding a property give us a call. We know the business and believe we could save you time and money. The call is free and the savings could be great.

  John Richard Shaw Real Estate - Located in Madawaska, Maine 
If you are a buyer, we can find you what you are looking for. We have a variety of properties for sale, including acreage, lakeshore homes and lots, residences, commercial and income properties.

Key Realty - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
One of the finest agencies in the area, Key Realty is committed to providing service of the quality that you would expect. Visit our web site for up-to-date listings in Commercial, Residential and Recreational real estate.

  Knott II Bragg Farm - Located in Wade, Maine 
Welcome to historic Knot II Bragg Farm, located in the small town of Wade, Maine, where past and present merge into one unforgettable experience. Relish in its natural beauty, its unique history, and its day-to-day operation. At Knot II Bragg Farm, visitors find the rare opportunity to observe a family farm where barter, trade, and simple old-fashioned skills are a part of modern daily life.

  M. Rafford Construction & Trucking - Located in Ashland, Maine 
Construction

  Mahoney Real Estate - Located in Caribou, Maine 
We offer residential, commercial, farms and land. In addition we offer seasonal cottages as well as year round homes in the lake areas.

  Maine Farmers Exchange - Located in Presque Isle, ME 
Serving Maines Finest Growers and Shippers

  Maine Realty Network - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
Welcome to Maine's largest independent listing of real estate on the web. If you have a property for sale, we should be talking. If you are an agent or agency with multiple listings, we need to talk. With the amount of traffic our site generates, and the low cost of our listings, you can rest assured that we can and will sell your property for you. There are currently 1,088 property listings in our database.

  Maine Rentals - Located in ,  
With Maine such a family friendly destination, many families spend their annual vacations in Maine, whether they stay in Maine summer rentals with waterfront in the Western Lakes area, Maine ocean rentals along the sandy white beaches, or Maine cottage rentals elsewhere throughout Maine.

  Maine School Administrative District #1 - Located in , Maine 
The administration, faculty, staff, and students of MSAD #1 welcome you to our official web site, a site created through the combined efforts of all members of the school community. We hope you will find it interesting and informative.

  McCluskeys Trailer Sales - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
For 50 Years McCluskeys RV Center has been Northern Maines leading dealer for a full line of Recreational Vehicles, offering superior service to back up the products they sell.

  MFX Internet - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
A great combination to get you connected to the World Wide Web.

  Michaud Funeral Homes - Located in St. Agatha, Maine 
We have all experienced the loss of very special people in our lives. It is one of the most difficult times that most of us will face. We want our loved ones to be treated and remembered in ways that express and show respect for their uniqueness and specialness to us. Carl & Staff will be there for you. We are a family owned and operated Funeral Home who have long exemplified professionalism and human connection that is also displayed by the entire staff. It is our aim to provide personalized and professional services to our community which the Michaud generation has served since 1993.

  Michaud Furniture & Appliances - Located in St. Agatha, Maine 
Welcome to Michaud's Furniture & Appliance sales and service. Appliances, bedding, candles, furniture, flooring, Canadian rockers, folding chairs, rolling lawn gliders and much more!!

  Mockler Funeral Homes - Located in Caribou, Maine 
Mockler Funeral Home has been committed to providing the citizens of Caribou, New Sweden, Stockholm, Limestone, Woodland, Perham and Washburn with the same thoughtful, caring and personal service for many years. Since 1920, it has been our extreme pleasure and honor to assist your family at a very difficult time. Our family is here for your family when the need arises. When you call Mockler Funeral Home, someone in the Mockler family or one of our fine staff will always answer your phone call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No waiting for an answering service to get a hold of us and return your call. Our long-standing reputation within the community affirms our dedication to serving our area with the finest of care and services for years to come.

  Monica's Scandinavian Imports - Located in Caribou, Maine 
In 1964 Monica Soderberg of Caribou, Maine opened a small Scandinavian imports shop to remind her of Stockholm, her birth place. 46 years later Monica's Scandinavian Imports is a thriving store in the heart of Aroostook County.

  Munsungan Hunting & Fishing Club - Located in Washburn, Maine 
Munsungan Hunting & Fishing Club is located on the headwaters of the Aroostook River in T 8, R 9 at the outlet of Little Munsungan Lake. It's in the North Maine Woods approximately 30 miles North of the peak of Mount Katahdin (Baxter State Park) and just East of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. The area is surrounded by streams, high ridges, and many ponds including Big Reed Pond Preserve, the largest area of old growth forest East of the Mississippi and a Nature Conservancy Preserve

  New England Premier Events - Located in Bangor, Maine 
New England Premier Events produces several annual bridal shows at a variety of locations around Maine; a comprehensive list of merchants ready to help you make your wedding an event to remember; and Maine Wedding, the only locally-produced bridal magazine in the state.

  North Maine Woods - Located in Ashland, Maine 
Welcome to the North Maine Woods - Multiple Ownership - Multiple Use Management Area. The private forest landowners and state governmental agencies cooperating in this program are pleased you have chosen to visit our web site.

  North Woods Communications - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
North Woods Communications - Home of the The Telephone Guys! Based in Presque Isle, Serving Northern and Central Maine. Our technicians have navigated the world of telecommunications, telephone systems, voice mail, voice and data cabling, networks, true VoIP technology, LANS/WANS, internal/external building paging, wireless phones and headsets. We provide quality analog and digital business telephone systems that include complete telephony integration with caller id, call accounting, processing and distribution. Most systems are expandable and integrate with voice mail systems from 1-1000 mailboxes.

  Northern Maine Regional Airport - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
The Northern Maine Regional Airport, centrally located within Aroostook County and adjacent to US Route 1, is the gateway to Northern Maine. The airport boasts the second longest commercial runway in the State of Maine and is managed by a dedicated staff of professionals whose mission is to provide a safe, efficient, reliable and convenient transportation facility for commercial, corporate and private users.

  Northern Maine Technical College - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
Welcome to Northern Maine Technical College. NMTC promises to strive toward excellence and challenges its students to do the same. Since our founding in 1961, we have been a small college committed to providing the personal attention needed to help our students develop the skills and confidence to reach their dreams.

  Nylander Museum - Located in Caribou, Maine 
Welcome to the Nylander Museum of natural history. A museum dedicated to the work of Olof Nylander and the Natural History of the Northeast.

  P & E Distributors - Located in Van Buren, Maine 
Supplying Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural and Lumber Industry with Industrial Maintenance Products, Paper Products, Cleaning Chemicals, First Aid Supplies and Industrial Coatings, For Over 50 Years.

  Perrin Realty - Located in Sherman Mills, Maine 
Real Estate

  Pine Tree Candle Company - Located in Fairfield, Maine 
Pine Tree Candle Company is a family owned business that takes great pride in producing highly scented, quality candles, which include; container, votive, tarts and gift baskets. Our candles burn many hours while maintaining a strong scent and great burn characteristics throughout the entire burn. We offer several different scents and even customer make candles for your special occasion or your business.

  Plourde Furniture Company - Located in Caribou, Maine 
Plourde Furniture Co. is proud to offer the largest selection of brand name furniture in the county, including names such as Sealy, La-Z-Boy, Ashley and England. We offer bedroom, dining room, and living room furniture plus many accessories to decorate your home at a price you can afford. Plourde’s has been serving the Aroostook county area with exceptional quality and service since 1906 with easy in-house financing and free delivery. Please come visit our showroom at 150 Bennett Drive in Caribou and our qualified staff will help to provide for your furniture needs at a price that will fit your budget.

  Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
The city of Presque Isle is proud to be the business, industrial, commercial, and cultural center of Aroostook County. Being the largest City in the largest County in the State of Maine, we are the focal point for education, medicine, municipal matters, and transportation. Approximately one half of the Countys 86,936 population resides within a 25 mile radius of this city, and 10,550 reside in Presque Isle. Presque Isle is home the University of Maine at Presque Isle, as well as the Northern Maine Technical College. Other city centers include the Skyway Industrial Park, The Aroostook Medical Center Headquarters, The Aroostook Centre Mall, and Presque Isles busy downtown commercial area. The city is the northern terminus for airlines, railway freight and bus lines.

  Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center is the largest, full service lodging and banquet facility in Northern Maine.

  Prestile Apartments - Located in Caribou, Maine 
A great place for retired couples who would like to enjoy some leisure time in a quiet country setting.

  Progressive Realty - Located in Caribou, Maine 
We can locate the property you’re looking for, whether it’s commercial, residential, or recreational. To save you time, we co-broke with all other area agencies. Our videos provide convenience if you are unable to visit a property.

  RE/MAX CENTRAL - Located in Caribou, Presque Isle & Houlton, Maine 
Need help finding your dream home?  Just tell us what you are looking for and we will search all of our sources and provide you with a convenient report of all the properties that you may be interested in complete with photographs of the properties and detailed neighborhood information.

  Spud Speedway - Located in Limestone, Maine 
Get everyone's engine roared up for the new upcoming season at Spud Speedway. There will be drawings, games, best looking car competition, & a whole lot more.

  St. Agatha Maine - Located in St. Agatha, Maine 
Sit back, relax and just explore what we can offer you. We have approximately 45 business. St Agatha was incorporated on March 17, 1899. Our first town meeting was held March 29, 1899. The town was named for the parish that had already been established,

  Stockholm Realty - Located in Stockholm, Maine 
We at Stockholm Realty Trust deal mostly in choice parcels of land. If you would like to own a piece of beautiful Northern Maine give us a call or drop us an e-mail, and we will help you to make your dream come true.

  Sun Auto Salvage - Located in Norridgewock, Maine 
Sun Auto is a late-model recycling yard, specializing in vehicles, which are no more than 10 years old. If they don't have the part you are looking for on site, their satellite links (Hot Lines - Eden - Orion & Car-Parts.com) make it easy to find who has it and how long it will take to get it for you.

  Tempo Employment Agency - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
Tempo Employment Agency is now listing employment opportunities on line. Check out our web site for available jobs in your area.

  The County Stove Shop - Located in Caribou, Maine 
The County Stove Shop has been serving Aroostook County's heating needs for over 35 years. What started in a small garage in Van Buren Maine has grown to a full size shop in Caribou, Maine. They sell, service, install and maintain pellet stoves, furnaces, wood stoves; wood, propane or gas fireplaces, as well as accessories, supplies and parts.

  The Maple Moose - Located in Easton, Maine 
Thank You all for sharing the Maple Season wtih us! ***** We enjoyed visiting and meeting with all of you. Thanks to our Family and Friends for your help and support during our 1st Annual Maine Maple Sunday Weekend! ***** If you missed us, you can find our maple syrup in these handy locations: Steaks N' Stuff (formerly Friend's Market) in both Presque Isle and Houlton, The Bread of Life in Presque Isle, and the Fort Fairfield Hillside IGA. ***** We have maple syrup in stock and can also fill custom orders. ***** Give us a call at 488-6824 for your maple syrup needs!

  The Other Maine Cabins - Located in Madawaska, Maine 
If you're an accommodations connoisseur, you've come to the right place! Our log cabin was built for vacationers seeking accommodations of superior quality that compliment the superior quality trails, dining facilities, ambiance, scenery and friendliness found in our valley.

  The Patten Lumbermen's Museum - Located in Patten, Maine 
The Patten Lumbermen's Museum was established to document Maine Logging History, by preserving the logging heritage and accomplishments of early inhabitants of the state of Maine. Exihibits at the museum include some of Maine's most notable contributions to the early mechanization of logging, including the Lombard Steam Hauler, Lombard Gas Hauler, and the Peavey Cant Dog. We invite you to lean more about Maine Logging History, including the use of bateaux on waterways to transport supplies, the stories of the fearless river drivers, what life was like inside a remote logging camp, and even the role of bean hole beans by following the links above or by visiting our museum in person.

  The Star Herald - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
The Star Herald updates online every Thursday by noon.

  Tobin Farms - Located in Mapleton, Maine 
Tobin Farms is a premium provider of foundational health products that support the body's own natural functions. With bases on both coasts of the United States, Tobin Farms provides only the finest quality. Our first was Velvet Antler, and wevelvet antler have extended our line to include a spectrum of other foundational health products for people and animals which you can explore.

  Tow Tech - Located in Bath, New Brunswick 
Tow Tech markets the NRC line of fine towing equipment in the Atlantic provinces. From the virtually indestructible line of hydraulic car and equipment carriers to the standard setting line of NRC heavy wreckers , Tow Tech offers a wide array of solutions for your equipment needs. With attention to the smallest detail and service long after the sale Tow Tech strives to make every customer understand that their business is held in the highest regard.

  United Way of Aroostook - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
The United Way of Aroostook’s primary mission is to improve the quality of life of Aroostook County residents by collecting and distributing County resources to various agencies that respond to the County’s health and human service needs.

  University of Maine Presque Isle - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
The University of Maine at Presque Isle, one of seven autonomous campuses within the University of Maine System, has 1400 traditional and non-traditional students and serves as a cultural and educational resource for the entire community. Presque Isle, population 10,500, offers opportunities from both summer and winter outdoor sports and is the primary commercial center of the region. Combining clean air, clear skies, and safe small-town life next door to the Northern Maine Woods, it also boasts blue-ribbon schools, a regional airport, and easy access to nearby Canada.

  Voscar, The Maine Photographer - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
Northern Maines most noted photographer. Photos of wildlife and nature.

  WEBXCentrics Design Group - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
Northern Maines largest web site design, hosting and maintenance company. If you have a site design that is just not what you want to portray your company on the web, or if you would like to have us design and implement a site for you, send us an e-mail and we will give you a free quote.

  WEGP 1390 - Located in Presque Isle, Maine 
Over the last few years, WEGP has been devoted to bringing news and talk radio to Aroostook county and western New Brunswick with the best of national programs and locally produced shows.

  Worcester's Wild Blueberry Products - Located in Orneville, Maine 
Our farm is located on Route 11 (Lyford Road) between Milo and Bradford. The farm has 147 acres of which about 20 acres are in blueberries. We also own additional blueberry and forest land in Orneville at a second location and lease additional blueberry fields in Barnard and Sebec.


Other Links of Interest

Androscoggin Region - Androscoggin County, incorporated in 1854, is a county in southern Maine that hosts two of Maine’s largest cities, Lewiston and Auburn, also known as the “Twin Cities.” The county is centrally located and is approximately one-half hour from both Portland, Maine’s largest city, and Augusta, Maine’s capital. The Maine Turnpike cuts directly through Androscoggin County, offering easy access to its major cities. Androscoggin County is home to the Maine State Parade, the Moxie Festival and the beautiful Great Falls Balloon Festival, a hot-air balloon spectacle that takes place each year in Lewiston and attracts local citizens and visitors alike.

Central Aroostook County Region - The Central Aroostook County region encompasses communities from Mars Hill to Limestone, and from Fort Fairfield to Ashland. There are some wonderful things to do and see in the Aroostook County region, some of which are listed below.

Cumberland County Region - Cumberland County is a popular attraction for visitors to Maine and hosts the Portland Sea Dogs, a minor-league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, the L.L. Bean flagship store in Freeport, Maine, and the Portland Museum of Art in Portland. The County is approximately 850 square miles in area.

Hancock County Region - Acadia National Park boasts 40 miles of rocky shoreline and the only fjord on the eastern seaboard. Ellsworth, a major retail center, is the county seat of Hancock County. This area is a popular tourist destination due to the scenic coastline, mountains, and islands, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, and park lands.

Katahdin Region / Baxter State Park - The Katahdin area is home to Baxter State Park and the beginning of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. In the Katahdin Region there is ample Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking adventures awaiting the enthusiastic adventurer. The Katahdin Region is arguably the Center of all outdoor recreation in Maine. From here you can get anywhere in the state by any means you wish. If you hike, bike, ski, snowmobile or drive you can start in the Katahdin area and go in any direction you wish.

Moosehead Lake Region / Greenville Maine - The Moosehead Lake area is home to one of the largest lakes in Maine, and one of the most scenic areas in the state as well. If you are looking for an outdoor adventure with a psoitive impact on your life, this is a great place to start. Outdoor recreation includes hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling and much more. With a lake so large, water sports are one of the best kept secrets of the area.

Northern Aroostook County Region - This area includes the St John Valley area, covering Van Buren, Madawaska, Fort Kent and the Allagash area. Some of the best in Maine's wilderness.

Somerset County Region - Somerset County is the 3rd largest county in the State of Maine in geographic land area and contains the 9th largest in population. The Kennebec River, one of the largest Maine river tributaries flows from North to South through the county and is used for commercial as well as recreational purposes. Somerset County also contains major ground transportation routes that support heavy commercial, tourist, and residential use.

Southern Aroostook County Region - The Southern Aroostook County region consists of communities from Bridgewater to Danforth, and south to the Patten - Island Falls Area. Interstate 95 has it's start in Houlton, culminating in Kittery, 295 miles away. If you are looking for an Eco-Tourism trip to Maine, this would be a great place to get going. There are covered bridges, lakes, mountains and much, more to experience in the Southern Aroostook County region.

Washington County Region - Downeast Maine gets its start in Washington County. There are so many things to do and see in Washington County it is hard to list it all here. One of the most famous places accessible from Washington County is Campobello Island, summer home to the Franklin D. Roosevelt. Also you may want to take a tour of the Quoddy Loop Trail, one of the most scenic coastal trails in the East. Washington County is called the Sunrise County because the sun hits this area of the Continental US first every morning.

York County Region - York County is a popular destination for both Mainers and visitors alike, offering beautiful beaches like Ogunquit, which also offers the Ogunquit Playhouse. Many visitors find a summer residence in Old Orchard Beach in York County because of its long beach and pier. Wells, a town in York, offers the Wells National Research Reserve a 1,600 acre educational and research facility with 7 miles of trails that span from woods to the beach.

 

 

 

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