Found in the heart of Oxford county, Maine's breadbasket of gemstones, Bethel lies amidst many of Maine's mountainous splendors. Home to the Sunday River ski area and but a hop, skip, and jump from Grafton Notch State Park, this town is a perfect place from which to launch an afternoon of fun. A four season destination, in the warmer months, Bethel has everything from hiking, swimming, and even llama trekking opportunities to fine dining, golfing, and a movie theater to offer. When the snow flies...whether your plans for a great winter vacation include alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, instruction, snowmobiling, enjoying spectacular mountain views, or just snuggling up in front of a fire, the Bethel area has something for you. Originally named Sudbury of Canada, Bethel was renamed and incorporated just over two hundred years ago and thus has a long and deep historic background. Read Bethel's History