Western Maine is the state’s four-season adventure playground. In winter, Sunday River and Sugarloaf draw skiers and snowboarders from across the Northeast. Come summer, the same mountains fill with hikers, mountain bikers, and paddlers exploring the lakes and rivers of the Androscoggin Valley. Bethel is the hub of the region — a classic New England village surrounded by wilderness, with excellent dining and lodging options for every budget.
Destinations in Western Maine
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📌 Visiting western Maine? Read our guide to Things to Do in Rangeley Maine for one of the region’s finest four-season destinations.
📌 Visiting western Maine? Read our guide to Things to Do in Bethel Maine — one of western Maine’s finest four-season destinations.
📌 Visiting western Maine? Read our complete Grafton Notch State Park Visitor Guide — one of Maine’s finest state parks with waterfalls, caves, and summit views.