Summer in Maine

Summer in the Kennebec and Moose River Valley Region offers some of the best outdoor activities to invigorate, inspire, refresh and relax. Rent a cabin for a week or a room at a charming bed and breakfast for a weekend in Belgrade Lakes, Winthrop, or Readfield. In this gorgeous setting, you can enjoy swimming, kayaking, fishing, boating, hiking, canoeing, or just listening to the haunting cry of the loon.

In The Forks, book a rafting adventure with one of dozens of whitewater rafting companies for a truly unforgettable adventure, or hike in to Moxie Falls, Maine’s highest and arguably most beautiful waterfall. To recharge your batteries after your outdoor adventures, The Forks offers many choices for lodging – from camping and cabins to inns, B&B’s and guest houses. Cultural events and entertainment flourish all summer long in this unique portion of Maine. Gardiner and August host the “Whatever Family Festival” – a day of fun and celebration for young and old. This region also boasts some of Maine’s best live theater. The Lakewood Theater in Madison, with its top-notch performances, the Lakewood Inn Restaurant, and the Lakewood Theater Young Performers Camp, brings the joy of theater to audiences and actors from all walks of life.

The Shakespearean Theater of Maine makes its home in The Theater at Monmouth, attracting hundreds of play-goers every summer with its renditions of the Bard’s masterpieces. If you’re more of a movie buff, Skowhegan is home to a truly rare treasure: the drive-in movie theater. On a rainy night however, the Skowhegan Cinema is the place to be.

Make sure to snuggle up with your date though – the theater is regarded as one of the fifty most haunted places in the United States. In Waterville, The Maine International Film Festival offers screenings of foreign and independent films as well as opportunities to meet and talk with various actors, directors, screenwriters, and other special guests in the filmmaking industry. Autumn in the Kennebec and Moose River Valley region is a spectacular time to visit. Mother Nature puts on a display of color unlike anyplace else on earth. This is the perfect time of year to take a drive along the Old Canada Road Scenic Byway for breathtaking views and the chance to spot Maine’s signature wildlife – the moose!