Maine's Most Beautiful Mountain Village

MAINE’S MOST BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN VILLAGE Bethel

Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce 800-442-5826 bethelmaine.com

GETTING HERE

Visit the BY AIR: BY CAR: Bethel Area Commercial flights are available to From the INSIDE Chamber of Portland, Maine (PWM; 90 minute drive), south, follow Getting Here...... 5 Commerce Manchester, NH (MHT; 2.5 hour drive), I-95 to Exit About Bethel...... 6-7 Visitors’ Center or Boston, MA (BOS; 3.5 hour drive or 63, then at 8 Station Place, Authentic Village...... 8-9 bus & train service will get you as far as Rt. 26 north Bethel, ME, Get to Know Bethel...... 10-11 Portland). From Portland, car rental or approximately for maps, info, Dining...... 12-13 private shuttle service is available. 50 miles to and friendly advice Music & Entertainment.... 14-15 about the region. Bethel. Bethel is Road Trip...... 16-17 The Bethel Regional Airport offers a located prominently Mountain Wedding...... 18-19 3,818’ runway where visual flight rules at the intersection of state Water, Water Everywhere.20-21 apply. Tie-downs, hangar storage, and highways 26, 2, and 5. Winter is Fun...... 22-25 self-serve fuel are available. FMI: (207) Summer Adventure...... 26-27 Official 2016 512-5552, bethelregionalairport.com. Visitors’ Guide Cycling...... 28-29 of the Bethel Bethel Area Traveling with Your Dog...... 30 area - Produced Chamber Gems & Minerals...... 31 by the Bethel of Commerce Area Chamber DRIVE TIMES Hiking...... 32-33 of Commerce, Boston...... 3½hrs Golf Courses...... 34 800-442-5826 P.O. Box 1247, Fredericton...... 5hrs Events Calendar...... 36-39 bethelmaine.com Bethel, ME 04217. 207.824.2282 or Hartford...... 5hrs Dining Charts ...... 40-41 info@ Montreal...... 4hrs Lodging Charts ...... 42-44 bethelmaine.com. New York City...... 7hrs Campground Charts ...... 45 North Conway...... 1hr Fun for Kids...... 65 Photo credits: Carol Savage, Dave Pecu- Philadelphia...... 8hrs nies-Mahoosuc Productions, Craig Angevine Portland...... 1½hrs BUSINESS DIRECTORY Yeah Bud! Photography, M. Dirk MacKnight, Where to Stay...... 46-48 Andree Kehn, Bethel Inn Resort, Sunday Portsmouth...... 2hrs River Resort, Sunday River Golf Club, Maine Where to Eat...... 49-52 Mineral and Gem Museum, Gould Academy, Providence...... 4hrs What to Do...... 52-55 ELC Outdoors, Northern Waters Outfitters, Quebec City...... 5hrs Jessie Perkins, Mark Harrington, Randy Autrey, Where to Shop...... 55-57 Aranka Matolcsy, Carol Bourque, Bethel Toronto...... 9hrs Area Services...... 58-65 Bicycle, James Reuter, Milt Inman

800-442-5826 5 4 bethelmaine.com WHAT IS IT ABOUT BETHEL?

“I came here for a season . . . fourteen years ago”

“I came here for a season…fourteen years ago,” is a classic answer a Bethel local might give to the question, “how long have you been in Bethel?” Whether you’re visiting for the first or 100th time, here are some of the reasons you might find yourself sticking around longer than you had originally planned.

• A relaxed, mountain-town vibe, • Top-notch outdoor recreation for all seasons and abilities, • Hiking, sightseeing, and other natural delights in the nearby White Mountain National Forest, Grafton Notch State Park, and Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge (see pgs 32-33), NEED TO KNOW MORE? • A small but wonderful and walkable downtown (see pgs 8-9), • Rivers and lakes that are beautiful to behold, and even Visit www.bethelmaine.com or give the more fun to play in (see pgs 20-21), Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce a • Dining for every taste and budget (see pgs 12-13), call at (800) 442-5826. • Music, festivals, and cultural events year-round (see pgs 36-39). The Bethel area is a one-of-a-kind destination. If you’ve been here in one season, try the opposite next time and re-discover it all over again. Bring a friend and stay awhile.

800-442-5826 7 6 bethelmaine.com For a village map, see AUTHENTIC center VILLAGEfold

Bethel is the definition of an authentic New England town. The walkable village charms with its tidy, locally-owned shops and gracious homes, and winding roads fan out into the river valleys and into the surrounding farmland and mountains. The town has been cultivated over more than 200 years’ time, but not at all stuck in the past. Main Street

Main Street is perfect for strolling, for business and pleasure. Locally-owned shops featuring fun, useful, and handmade thingsfor yourself or your friends back home, boutiques, home décor,cafés and restaurants, plus groceries, hardware, a post office, banks, lawyers, insurance – all those things that should be on a Main Street. If you stay in one of the several inns in the village, all this good stuff is within walking distance.

Church & Broad Street National Historic District

Pick up at either the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce’s Visitors’ Center or the Bethel Historical Society a self- guided walking tour detailing the history of the village’s old homes and buildings. Take a moment to enjoy the tree-ringed town common – maybe even spy on a wedding,watch a concert in the gazebo, or stop into the 100+-year-old Bethel Inn Resort. World-class prepa- ratory school Gould Academy anchors one end of Church Street with a view that will have you reaching for your camera. Paradise

Yes, there’s a street called Paradise Road. From the end of Broad Street, take a left for a drive or walk up Paradise Hill. It lives up to its name, especially at sunset.

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Bethel Now

Bethel maintains the tranquility that comes with

small village life, clean air and water, and a night With its historic buildings, winding roads, Bethel Then sky with layers of stars that have drawn people and walkable village, the Bethel area has here for more than two centuries – but with plenty a rich past. Bethel was incorporated in 1796, but settlers of European descent can be traced to at of modern amenities. least 1774, and Native Americans called the area With top-notch recreation opportunities, scenery that could home long before that. take your breath away, life-long cultural and educational opportunities, diverse

Bethel’s economy has always been a blend of and affordable real estate, five excellent health care facilities within a 30-minute

farming and wood products and tourism, with changing drive, many active community organizations, and lots of great food, life is good times affecting the balance. Bethel has also long been an in Maine’s most beautiful mountain village. educational, cultural, and healing center. Ever since Dr. Gehring’s famous clinic for treatment of city people with “nervous disorders” in the very early 1900s, people have been coming here to reinvigoratethemselves with fresh air, clean water, and getting outside.

Want to know more? Visit the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society in the Broad Street Historic District. Ask for the self-guided walking tour of gracious older buildings in the village.

For information on relocating to the Bethel area, contact the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce at 207-824-2282 or [email protected].

800-442-5826 11 10 bethelmaine.com DINE OUT, EAT IN LET THE FUN BEGIN

Bethel may be small, but the dining options are

anything but. You won’t go hungry with pizza

and pubs galore, cafés with great coffee, home-

cookin’ diners, local food, fine dining, sushi,

tapas, Korean, Italian, Chinese, a brewery, and

legendary BBQ in a bright orange trailer. Just Are you a regular? Join a mug club at one of the Bethel area’s many pubs. You’ll get your own special mug (some about everywhere, you’ll find very generous bartenders. will let you decorate them with your own stickers), deals on every beer you buy, probably a t-shirt, and (Pages 40-41, 49-52) definitely a better chance that the bartender will know your name the next time you come by. Love local? Bethel is surrounded by farms of all kinds, and their wares are

popping up on menus and store shelves more and more. And being in Maine,

there is definitely no shortage of lobster and seafood.

Got a crowd to feed or just want to stay in? Gourmet-to-go and catering options

are available from several establishments, for all the deliciousness but none of

the work. (Page 52)

After dinner, head out on the town towards one of several

after-hours destinations with live music or DJs who

will keep you going until last call.

Tip: If you’re here mid-week, make sure to ask around for specials – there’s sure to be someplace offering $5 pizza or burgers, and finer dining establishments with affordable dinner-for-two menus.

800-442-5826 13 12 bethelmaine.com WHERE TO FIND LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Bethel is a hotspot for music and live entertainment. Here’s the scoop on where to find the tunes.

• Funky Red Barn – DJs on Friday & Saturday nights year-round. Voted “favorite mountain-town dive bar” in the northeast by Backcountry.com. funkyredbarn.com • Suds Pub – Legendary Hoot Night open mic on Thursdays, plus live music on Fridays & Saturdays. thesudburyinn.com • Sunday River Brewing Co. – Live music Friday and Saturday nights year-round and going big on Saturday nights during ski season. sundayriverbrewingcompany.com • The Matterhorn Ski Bar – Repeatedly recognized by SKI Magazine and others for its awesomeness, the Matterhorn has live music every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday during ski season. Be ready to dance! matterhornskibar.com • The Bethel Inn Resort – Après and more in the Millbrook Tavern. bethelinn.com • Mill Hill Inn – Live music with a folksy vibe each Saturday during ski season and occasionally throughout the year. millhillinn.com. • Sunday River Resort – Live music for après ski into late-night during ski season. sundayriver.com • Loose Boots Lounge at Mt. Abram – live bands of all kinds throughout ski season. mtabram.com • Rockin’ & Roastin Café & Restaurant – Be on the lookout for great music on winter weekends at this new hot spot being opened by Joey Kramer, drummer of Aerosmith, at the base of Sunday River. www.rockinandroastinrestaurant.com

ARTS & CULTURE The Mahoosuc Arts Council brings music, theatre, and art to the community throughout the year. For cultural events and performances, visit the events calendar at bethelmaine.com.

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SOUTHWEST NORTHEAST Winding roads through White Big mountain views in Grafton Mountain National Forest to Notch State Park Fryeburg • Route 2 East to Newry - 6 Maps are available at the Bethel Chamber of • Route 2 West to Gilead – 10 miles miles Commerce’s Visitors’ Center at 8 Station Place • Left on Route 113 to Fryeburg – • Left on Route 26 to in Bethel. Pick one up when you arrive in town! 29 miles Upton – 28 miles More information: www.bethelmaine.com • Left on Route 5 to Bethel – 36 • Right on Andover miles Road/East B • Total: 77 miles, drive time 1 hr. 48 Hill Road to mins Andover – 14 Route 113, a National Scenic Byway, miles Wildlife viewing and lake country loop is the twistiest-turniest road around, • Right on Route 5 to Rumford • Route 2 East to Newry - 6 miles Notch State Park with its stunning traveling through Evans Notch on the eastern edge of the White Mountains. Point – 11 miles • Left on Route 26 to Errol, NH – 31 views and several natural roadside Cruising along the Wild River under a • Right on Route 2 miles attractions. Approaching the villages canopy of trees offers an enchanting to Bethel – 12 miles • Right on Route 16 to Oquossoc, of Oquossoc and Rangeley, mountains experience. In spots, the views open • Total: 65 miles, drive ME – 35 miles get taller and the lakes are huge. Hit up to the White Mountains beyond as you continue through old farmsteads time 1 hr. 42 mins • Left on Route 4 to Rangeley – 7 Rangeley for lunch, shopping, and and into Stow and onto Fryeburg. Grafton Notch State Park is an absolute miles sight-seeing, then return to Oquossoc Several roadside pull-outs offer views must-do when visiting the Bethel area. • Return to Oquossoc on Route 4 where you’ll turn south on Route 17. and hiking trailheads with trails for Perhaps leave time for a short hike at – 7 miles This National Scenic Byway leads all abilities. As you return on Route Step Falls, Table Rock, or the Eyebrow. Pack a picnic for Screw Auger Falls, a • Left on Route 17 to Mexico – 35 to a famous overlook known as the 5, you’ll pass by beautiful lakes and the stunning waterfall just inside the park. miles Height of Land, the highest point on charming villages Take in the views of Old Speck, Maine’s • Right on Route 2 to Bethel – 24 the road, commanding views of the of Lovell and third-tallest mountain, and there’s a miles mountains and lakes to the west.Route Waterford. great chance you may also see some • Total: 146 miles, drive time 3 hrs 17 continues south past a stunning wildlife. A right turn on the Andover 15 mins Road/East B Hill Road delivers you to gorge and waterfall at Coos Canyon, Grab a the bucolic village of Andover. Pastures Make a day of this route if you can. photo at the then along the Swift River to the towns dot the landscape as you travel back There’s potential to see a wide variety International of Mexico and Rumford, where you will south along Route 5. Keep your eye of wildlife – moose, deer, eagles, Sign at the out for the Lovejoy covered bridge for and more are not uncommon. After connect with Route 2 west along the junction of a perfect photo op. Travel back toward leaving Bethel, pass through Grafton Androscoggin River back to Bethel. Route 5 & 35! Bethel along the Androscoggin River. 800-442-5826 17 16 bethelmaine.com YOUR MOUNTAIN WEDDING DESTINATION

For more information on planning your wedding, visit www.bethelmaine.com.

Unusual and unforgettable - your guests will be talking about your big day for years to come if you choose to wed in Bethel. Couples will appreciate the awe-inspiring facilities available to make your day perfect and personal. Guests will love that their trip to Bethel can double as a mini-vacation, with loads of ways to explore the area - hiking, fishing, golfing, biking, skiing, paddling, perusing downtown shops, or getting pampered at a spa – and lodging for all tastes and budgets.

Whether you choose a village inn, a stunning mountain vacation home, a grand ballroom, or a field with a hillside backdrop, all the services you need are available locally – venues, caterers, florists, tent and supply rentals, officiants, spas, and salons – staffed with friendly, helpful folks who want to make your wedding just right.

EVENTS, REUNIONS, AND GROUP GATHERINGS Retreat to the western Maine mountains for your next family get-together or group affair. Contact the Bethel Area Chamber for advice tailored to your needs.

800-442-5826 19 18 bethelmaine.com WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE Rivers shape the topography of this beautiful corner of the world – each valley is unique and worth exploring.

Best for: paddling, whitewater The Androscoggin rafting, fishing, just plain floating. The mightiest in the Bethel area, the Andro- scoggin begins at the outlet of Lake Umbagog in the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge on the ME/NH border, then meanders through the See centerfold map for WHO’S GOT THE GEAR? northern New Hampshire wilderness before taking a rivers and access points. sharp eastern turn towards Maine.The Upper Andro, as Bethel Outdoor Adventure: Canoes, kayaks, and SUPs for rent; Androscoggin River shuttles it’s sometimes called, is home to some excellent trout fishing and guide service available. that’s still kind of a secret, and very scenic paddling.For the adventurous, white- (207) 824-4224 BethelOutdoorAdventure.com water rafting is only about an hour’s drive, and several outfitters in the immediate Bethel area will be happy to offer canoes, kayaks, tubes, stand-up paddleboards, ELC Outdoors: Based in Errol, NH: whitewater rafting, canoe & kayak rentals, guide service and shuttle services. available. (603) 215-0002 elcoutdoors.com Best for: swimming and THE SUNDAY RIVER covered bridge viewing. The Sunday River Pleasant River Campground: Canoes and kayaks for rent; shuttle service available on the The Sunday River has one of Maine’s last covered bridges and several addictive Androscoggin River. (207) 836-2000 swimming holes. Wade in at the Artists’ Covered Bridge (look for signs on the Sunday River Road), or drive on to Frenchman’s Hole with its famous ledge jump. Sport Thoma: Canoes, kayaks, and stand-up This whole river carves through the bedrock in fascinating ways, making every paddleboards for sale or rent; delivery available to the water body of your choice. twist and turn a unique sight. The water is brisk, but the experience is something (207) 824-2266 sportthoma.com to write home about! Best for: waterfall Northern Waters: Based in Errol, NH: White- The Bear River ooh-ing and ahh-ing. water rafting, canoe & kayak rentals; shuttles and guide service available. Bring a camera for the waterfalls on the Bear River (603) 482-3817 beoutside.com and its tributaries. Screw Auger Falls in Grafton Notch State Park will take your breath away, plus Carter’s XC Ski Center: Oxford: Canoe & kayak rentals 207-539-4848. cartersxcski.com it’s the perfect picnic spot, with covered tables and grills. The rocks that comprise Step Falls on Kezar Lake Marina: Lovell: Boat rentals on Wight Brook, located just south of the entrance Kezar Lake. 207-925-3000 kezarlake.com to Grafton Notch State Park, are smooth enough The Local Hub: Greenwood: Canoe & kayak that some like to use them as natural waterslides rentals with access to South Pond. (Wear your oldest shorts!). 207-875-0011 facebook.com/thelocalhubmaine 800-442-5826 21 20 bethelmaine.com SMILES FOR MILES - BETHEL IS WHERE WINTER IS FUN!

People who love winter flock to Bethel - they want the season to start early, end late, and snow as much as possible in between. How could you not love winter here when there’s so much to fun to be had?

XC SKIING & SNOWSHOE TRAILS AND RENTALS The Bethel Nordic Center (caribourecreation.com) at The Bethel Inn Resort offers 35K of groomed trails right on the edge of Bethel village. Carter’s XC Ski Center (cartersxcski.com) has 55K with tremendous views of Sunday River, the Mahoosuc Mountain Range, and the Pres- identials. Both also offer snowshoeing, plus rental and gear shops, service, and lessons.

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Bethel is the perfect base camp for winter adventures. You’ll find the finest alpine skiing SNOWSHOE RENTALS in the east, miles of groomed XC skiing, True North Adventureware 207-824-2201 snowmobile trails and rentals, zip line tours, truenorthadventureware.com snowshoeing in the White Mountain National Bethel Nordic Center Forest and other local trail systems, sleigh 207-824-6276 caribourecreation.com rides, tubing, ice skating, ice fishing…use Carter’s XC Ski Centers your imagination. 207-539-4848 carterxcski.com

SNOWMOBILING Northeast Snowmobile 800-458-1838 Warm up after a cold day with live music, northeastsnowmobile.com nonstop events, restaurants for every taste, and plenty of places to dance the night away. The SLEIGH RIDES The Bethel Inn Resort Mountain Explorer shuttle bus makes it so no 800-654-0125 one has to worry about driving between Sunday bethelinn.com River and the village. Deepwood Farm 207-824-2595 Sunday River Resort offers an entire mountain deepwoodfarm.com range of possibilities across its eight intercon- ICE FISHING nected peaks and 135 trails, including 870 acres Guided trips: of terrain. Here, the fun goes from morning Orion Outfitters until night, on-slope and off, thanks to night 603-401-1802 orionoutfitters.net skiing, zipline tours, tubing and so much more. sundayriver.com Gear: Bethel Bait Tackle & More 207-824-HUNT (4868) Mt. Abram is a family-friendly, communi- bethelbait.com ty-minded ski area with excellent terrain just five miles from Bethel. It offers 51 trails across 550 FATBIKING (Mountain biking on snow!) acres, a boundary-to-boundary ski policy, and Carter’s XC Ski Center Maine’s longest lift-served tubing run. Saturday (207) 539-4848 evenings feature night skiing and entertain- www.cartersxcski.com ment in Loose Boots Lounge. Open Thursdays Bethel Inn Nordic Center – Sundays and every day during Maine school (207) 824-6276 www.caribourecreation.com vacation weeks. mtabram.com

800-442-5826 25 24 bethelmaine.com SUMMER IS FOR ADVENTURE

Adventure is in and all around Bethel. Whether you want to get wet, fly high, or spin your wheels, it’s right in the neighborhood.

ZIPLINES & OTHER HIGH-FLYING ADVENTURES Soaring through the treetops on a zipline will get your adrenaline rushing like never before. Try Sunday River’s

Carter’s XC Ski Center twin zips for a quick trip, or get the full experience with WILDLIFE VIEWING (207) 539-4848 | cartersxcski.com a two-hour, multi-zip tour through the woods and over Disc golf Maine and nearby New Hampshire ravines. Sunday River also offers a bungee trampoline and ELC Outdoors climbing wall. ELC Outdoors offers Aerial Adventures with zip are the two most forested states in (603) 215-0002 | elcoutdoors.com lines, a climbing tower, and ropes course. the country, crisscrossed by rivers and Whitewater rafting, ropes course, zip lines, pontoon boat wildlife tours lakes. Moose, deer, bear, fox, eagles, Northeast Snowmobile & ATV DISC GOLF osprey, loons, ducks, and other crea- Rentals Bring a little friendly competition to your outdoor exploration with a game of tures great and small call it home. (800) 458-1838 disc golf. Make the rounds at Sunday River, Carter’s XC Ski Center, and Timber- northeastsnowmobile.com Take a drive (pg 16), a hike (pg 32), Stone Adventures. Adventure is in and all around Bethel. Whether you want to Northern Waters a paddle (pg 20), or even a pontoon (603) 482-3817 | beoutside.com get wet, fly high, or spin your wheels, it’s right in the neighborhood. boat ride on Lake Umbagog, and Whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, pontoon boat wildlife WHITEWATER RAFTING don’t forget your camera and tours Three classic New England rivers adjacent to the Umbagog National Wildlife binoculars. Orion Outfitters Refuge within an hour’s drive of Bethel are home to whitewater ranging from 603-401-1802, orionoutfitters.net MOUNTAIN BIKING Guides for fishing, hunting, & other mild to wild. adventures. The Sunday River Mountain Bike Park Mild: Closest to Bethel is the Androscoggin. As it emerges from Lake Umbagog, it Sunday River offers an excellent introduction to rafting for first-timers or families. is a downhill playground with 25 miles (800) 543-7543 | sundayriver.com oflift-served terrain best suited for Mountain biking, zip lines, L.L. Bean Medium: The Magalloway River is a great choice for families or Outdoor Discovery School, bungee intermediate and advanced riders. trampoline, climbing wall, disc golf groups looking for a little more excitement. Expect myriad Lots of new trails and terrain have TimberStone Adventures twists and turns throughout this near constant Class III/ been added just in the past few years. (207) 928-2110 IV river. facebook.com/timberstoneadventures New to the sport? The Mountain Bike Disc golf and treehouses for rent Wild: The Rapid River is a steep, remote, class IV river School and its pump track will help starting spring 2016 that connects lower Richardson Lake to Lake Umbagog. anyone interested in elevating their Western Maine Guide Service Nestled deep in the Maine wilderness, it sees little- 207-381-0151 skills. westernmaineguideservice.com traffic, making for a unique experience for you. Fishing guides on the Androscoggin. 800-442-5826 27 26 bethelmaine.com WINDING ROADS AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS CYCLING IN THE BETHEL AREA

Enjoy the scenery at a slower pace. Soak up the views and challenge yourself to a bike ride around the area.

SUPER-EASY, LITTLE-KID FRIENDLY Bethel Recreational Pathway | 1 mile Highlight: safe, off-road, paved The Bethel Recreational Pathway is a safe and accessible path Have fun & be safe! Ride on the along the Androscoggin River where you’ll find people walking, right, always follow traffic rules, jogging, and biking. Park at Davis Park (where there’s also a playground and skate park) at the east end of Parkway Road at the intersection of Route 26. and wear bright colors to be seen. EASY Vernon Street & Route 5/35 | 15 miles, relatively flat Highlight: Scenic Songo Pond Starting on Main Street in the village of Bethel, turn onto Vernon Street. After 7 miles, take a right onto Route 5/35 back towards Bethel. After 6 miles, take a right on Mill Hill Road (a short, steep climb) past The Bethel Inn Resort to get back to Main Street and the village. MEDIUM North Road & Route 2 | 21 miles, some small to moderate hills Highlight: Dramatic views along Androscoggin River valley Park at the lot on Route 2/26 adjacent to the Bethel Pathway (next to a Shell station/ Dunkin’ Donuts). Cross the Androscoggin River and take an immediate left on North Road. After 10 miles, take a left on Bridge Street and cross the Androscoggin again. Take a left on Route 2 east and return to Bethel, usually with a prevailing tail wind! CHALLENGING Gilead to top of Evans Notch | 18 miles with a rewarding climb Highlight: View of Evans Notch area of White Mountain National Forest Begin at the parking/rest area in Gilead (10 miles west of Bethel on Route 2). Take a left on Route 2 and after a short distance, another left on Route 113 (a National Scenic Byway). Begin a gentle ascent along the Wild River. After awhile, you will begin a steeper 1.5 mile climb. At the high point of the road, there is a pullout on the right, but continue just a short way past that to another pullout on the left for the best view. Enjoy the scenery, then turn around for a thrilling descent on the way back to your car.

Visit bethelmaine.com/videos to learn more about Bethel area cycling from insider Amanda Moran.

800-442-5826 29 28 bethelmaine.com TRAVELING WITH YOUR THE MAGIC OF MAINE FURRY FRIEND GEMS & MINERALS FROM THE BETHEL AREA

Bethel and the surrounding foothills of western Maine are world-renowned for abundant and beautiful minerals and gems, attracting visitors for over a century. Amethyst, aquama- rine, and tourmaline in many colors, including the renowned pink-and-green “watermelon” variety, are some of the gems that are found in this special place. Locally mined and designed jewelry or a special find from a gem sluice would be the perfect souvenir.

The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum Store & Preview Gallery features these gorgeous gems May 6-8: New England in jewelry made by Maine artists. MMGM is Mineral Conference Bethel has the “Paw of Approval.” THE DOG LOVER’S GUIDE TO TRAVEL: Best already becoming a hub of extensive archives Destinations, Hotels, Events, and Advice to Please Your Pet—and You, by Kelly documenting the cultural and natural history of Lectures on area gemstones E. Carter, has named Bethel as one of the top pet-friendly destinations in the mining in Maine.Stay tuned for an opening date and mines, exhibits, field country. Why not bring your best pal along to make memories for the whole of exhibits, now under development, dedicated trips, gem dealers & miners. family? to collecting, preserving, and researching the Grand Summit Resort Hotel, world’s largest display of outstanding Maine Hiking trails for humans and dogs all abilities are abundant and uncrowded. minerals and gems. Sunday River (see pg 32) A paved pathway leading from Davis Park along the Androscoggin nemineralconference.org River is great for evening walks, and dog waste bags are conveniently stationed For a hands-on family adventure, discover your around the village parks and streets. In summer, dogs will love to swim in area own gems by digging through buckets of mate- July 7-8: Western Maine rivers (see pg 20). In winter, pet parents may even take their dogs XC skiing at rial from area mines provided by Maine Miner- Gem, Mineral, and Carter’s XC Ski Center (fee, all trails) and Bethel Nordic Center (free on one ski alogy Expeditions’ gem sluice. You never know Jewelry Show what you might find. trail and all snowshoe trails). Gems, minerals, crystals, Bethel Animal Hospital (bethelanimalhospital.com) is at your service books, magazines, fossils, if need be. In addition to medical care, it also offers boarding, jewelry, door prizes, specialty pet foods and treats, plus quality toys and accessories. Maine Mineral & Gem Museum Store & Gallery museum-quality displays, 99 Main Street, Bethel gem raffle, and much more. mainemineralgemmuseum.org $3 ages 12+, under 12 free. Sunday River Gems Check out the Where to Stay charts on pages 42-45 for 251 Sunday River Road, Bethel Telstar Regional High (207) 824-3414 School recommendations on pet-friendly accommodations, Maine Mineralogy Expeditions ocmgassoc.blogspot.com including hotels, motels, inns, and campgrounds at Bethel Outdoor Adventure Center (207) 665-2759 willing to welcome your furry friend. 121 Mayville Road (Rt. 2/26), Bethel (207) 824-4224 rocksme.biz 800-442-5826 31 30 bethelmaine.com ON THE TRAIL: HIKING IN THE BETHEL AREA

MORE HIKING No matter the season, no matter the level of challenge, you’ll a hike to love near RESOURCES Bethel. Trails range in difficulty from a stroll along the Androscoggin River in Mahoosuc Pathways town all the way on up to the most challenging mile of the Appalachian Trail. It’s mahoosucpathways.org an easy drive to the White Mountain National Forest to the west, Grafton Notch Mahoosuc Land Trust State Park to the north, and many other trails on public and other conserved MAGGIE RING’S NATURE PARK mahoosuc.org lands. Up to 3.4 miles, 2 hours Grafton Notch maine.gov/graftonnotch Bethel, with its ample lodging, camping, dining, and shopping opportunities, Getting There: The parking lot and two trailheads is the perfect place to start your journey, and come home to when you’re done for Maggie’s Nature Park are on the Greenwood Maine Trail Finder mainetrailfinder.com exploring for the day. Road on the west side of South Pond in the Town of Greenwood. From Bethel, take Howe Hill Road Appalachian Mountain Club www.outdoors.org STEP FALLS PRESERVE MOUNT WILL off of Route 26. After 0.1 miles, turn left onto 1 mile, 30 minutes Greenwood Road. Continue for 1.4 miles and turn White Mountain National 0.75 to 3.2 miles, 1.5-2 hours, depending Forest on route right at the sign into the parking lot. Getting There: From Bethel, head east www.fs.usda.gov/ on Route 2. In Newry, turn left onto Route whitemountain Getting There: Take US Route 2 east from What to Expect: Maggie Ring’s Nature Park is laid 26 North. Continue for approximately 8 Bethel Village heading towards Rumford. out in a network of loops which are well-marked miles. Look for a Mahoosuc Land Trust About 1.9 miles past the state Riverside with different colored blazes. Check the map at the trailhead before setting off. The trails sign and a small parking area on the right. Rest Area on the right and Sunday River are mostly quite gentle – great for beginners, kids, or just getting out for Brewing Company on the left, there is a an hour or two of fresh air. The most scenic spot of the park is Peaked What to Expect: The trail, marked with parking area on the left directly opposite the Bethel Recycling and Transfer Station. Mountain Bluff with views overlooking Twitchell Pond. Additional yellow blazes, starts off through a mature forest for about 0.3 miles until it reaches views include North and South Ponds along the Ledge Trail and What to Expect: This popular summer hike the bank of Wight Brook. Then the trail Mount Abram after a moderate climb on the Loop Trail. or winter showshoe is a complete loop, gradually inclines until you reach the top but often hikers choose a shorter trip to of the falls. This popular picnic spot stands either the North Ledges for views up the Visit bethelmaine.com/videos to learn more about over one of the highest falls in Maine at a Androscoggin Valley, or South Cliffs, with Bethel area hiking from insider Gabe Perkins. 250 foot total drop. views back towards Bethel village.

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The Bethel area is Maine’s best mountain golfing destination, with two beautiful 18-hole Maine’S courses within a 15-minute drive, each with its own personality. The Bethel Inn Resort Golf Course graces 200 acres in Bethel’s historic village. Origi- CaSino nally built in 1916, it was later and expanded and resculpted by renowned course architect Geoffrey Cornish. It retains classic charm against the backdrop of beautiful mountain and village surroundings. Five tee positions offer challenge to all abilities, and the Guaranteed 24/7 CaSino Performance School of Golf will help you take your game to the next level. bethelinn.com 26 | (800) 654-0125 Lewiston/ aCtion 11 Auburn The Sunday River Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., winds through a spec- 95 tacular setting overlooking the Sunday River valley and Mahoosuc Mountains. The course 196 26 avails itself of natural features and elevation changes, striking the perfect balance of chal- EXIT 63 lenge and playability, and earning it titles on Golf Magazine’s list of “Top 100 Courses You Gray Can Play” and the “#1 course in Maine” by Golfweek. sundayrivergolf.com | (207) 824-4653 295 95 Portland Southern Maine’s Casino! June 27, 2015 July 22-24 September TBD OxfordCasino.com Rockin’ & Roastin’ New England Couples Fall Festival Pro-am Oxford Casino is southern Maine’s home for wicked good fun! Bethel Area Chamber Golf Championship - Golf Tournament - A of Commerce The perfect weekend lasting tradition with The fun never stops at Oxford Casino! Over 850 state-of-the-art Golf Classic. Team for couples who love over $17,000 in prize slot machines, 26 heart-pounding table games and delicious sponsorships available. the game. money & merchandise. food, only minutes from Portland. Scramble format. All events take place at The Bethel Inn Resort bethelmaine.com EVENTS Persons under 21 years of age may not enter the restaurant or casino unless licensed as employees. Gambling problem? In Maine, call 2-1-1 or (800) 522-4700 for help. FIND US ON 34 bethelmaine.com All dates subject to Ongoing Winter Events Jan. 1: Carter’s Last Stand Carter’s XC change. Please Ski Center. Celebrate with a New Year ski 2016 BETHEL AREA EVENTS call ahead or snowshoe followed by a potluck lunch. to verify cartersxcski.com, (207) 824-3880 event. Fireworks at Sunday River Jan. 8: Red Bull Frozen Rush Sunday River. NOV. 28; DEC. 12, 28, 31; JAN. 11, 900-HP souped-up Pro4 trucks will race 16, 23; FEB. 6, 13, 18, 24; MAR. 9, head-to-head, defying snow and gravity as CALENDAR 12, 16, 19 they rip figure eights, fly off jumps and shred Best viewing is slope side at the snow on South Ridge. sundayriver.com, South Ridge Lodge. Start time (800) 543-2754 8:30pm unless otherwise noted. Jan. 9: National Winter Trails Day Carter’s XC sundayriver.com Ski Center. Free rentals & trail pass for beginners (800) 543-2754 after 1pm. cartersxcski.com, (207) 824-3880 Jan. 9: Snowbash Mt. Abram Ski Area. Full Moon Hike & Ski at Family fun event – prizes, giveaways, Mt. Abram music, & discounted tubing. mtabram.com, DEC. 26, JAN. 30, FEB. 27, MARCH 19 (207) 875-5000 Hike up and ski down by the light of the moon. Meet at 5pm Jan. 9: Vintage Ski Fashion Show The Bethel to have your gear transported to Inn Resort. Organized by and benefitting the the top. Ski Museum of Maine. skimuseumofmaine.org, mtabram.com | (207) 875-5000 (207) 265-2023 Jan. 12: Donald Knaack the Junk Man Sleigh Rides at Bingham Auditorium at Gould Academy. The Bethel Inn Resort Percussionist Donald Knaack performs and DEC. 19, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31; JAN. composes music on junk and recycled materials. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; FEB. 6, 13, 14, 16, 18, Mahoosuc Arts Council, mahoosucarts.org, 20, 27; MAR. 5, 12, 19 (207) 824-3575 Feb. 20: Gilpatrick/Fitch Memorial Apr. 1-3: Spring Festival Weekend A 30-minute trip around the Jan. 28-Feb 1: Veterans No Boundaries Ski Race Mt. Abram Ski Area. Alpine ski Sunday River. Parrothead Festival on property. Leaving on the half- Sunday River. Maine Adaptive invites disabled race to benefit the Mt. Abram Ski Club. Saturday features Jimmy Buffett cover hour 5pm-7:30pm. $15 age 11+, veterans, active-duty personnel, and their mtabram.com, (207) 875-5000 bands and everything tropical, followed $12 age 4-10, free for age 3 and families for a weekend of camaraderie and self- Mar. 5: Mt. Dew Vertical Challenge Mt. by Sunday’s Margarita Mix-Off, Eat the under. discovery. maineadaptive.org, (800) 639-7770 Abram Ski Area. All ages and abilities are Heat Chili Cookoff, and Firefighters’ bethelinn.com | (800) 654-0125 Jan. 31: Wood Ski Day Carter’s XC Ski Center. welcome to test themselves on the race Race. sundayriver.com, (800) 543-2754 course. mtabram.com, (207) 875-5000 Black Diamond Free trail pass for folks on wood skis, plus Apr. 5: Synchronicity – Piano & Percussion Entertainment Series free wax demo from Green Ice Company. Mar. 12: Wild West Festival Mt. Abram Duo Bingham Auditorium at Gould cartersxcski.com, (207) 824-3880 at Sunday River Ski Area. Giddyup! Celebrate spring skiing Academy. Brothers Garah and Gregory Family entertainment featuring a Feb. 6: Maine Telemark Festival & White with the Baxter Cowboy 5K, live music, BBQ, Landes find, commission, and compose wide variety of shows including Grass Festival Mt. Abram Ski Area. Telemark cowboy & cowgirl ski race, and a mechanical music for piano and percussion, as well as magicians, jugglers, music, fire gear demos and clinics for all abilities. Plus bull. mtabram.com, (207) 875-5000 transcribe classical and jazz compositions the only bluegrass festival on snow in Maine. dancers and more. Check website Mar. 19: Maine Adaptive Ski-A-Thon that suit their unique instrumentation. mtabram.com, (207) 875-5000 for specific performers and Sunday River. Hundreds of skiers, riders, Mahoosuc Arts Council, mahoosucarts.org, details. Feb. 13: Flying Moose Classic XC Ski Race volunteers, participants join together (207) 824-3575 sundayriver.com Pine Hill at Gould Academy. Classic technique, to raise money for Maine Adaptive’s Apr. 8-10: SnoMoFest Mt. Abram Ski Area. (800) 543-2754 mass start XC ski race. 7.5 km, 22km, and youth/ free programs for people with physical Snowmobilers test their limits in sled drags, Bill Koch league events. Bethel Outing Club , disabilities. Start a team or donate. Sunday River Theme Weeks bethelouting.org, (207) 824-7237 maineadaptive.org, (800) 639-7770 snow-cross and vintage snowmobile racing. Each week features special deals mtabram.com, (207) 875-5000 Feb. 14: Torchlight Parade and Spaghetti Mar. 19: Western Maine Fly Fishing and activities. Dinner Mt. Abram Ski Area. Mt. Abram Ski Expo The Bethel Inn Conference Apr. 8-10: Pond-A-Palooza&Passholder • College Week – JAN. 4-8 Club members, staff, and guests ski down Center. Vendors and activities include Weekend Sunday River. Splash into spring • Children’s Festival – JAN. 11-15 the slope carrying torches, create a sight, guides, camps, fishing videos, fly-tying – attempt to ski across the pond, or just • Go50 (for people 50+) – followed by a spaghetti dinner to benefit the contest, authors, artists, door prizes. witness the wet mayhem. Free BBQ for New JAN. 25-29 charitable activities of the club. mtabram.com, www.bethelinn.com, England Pass holders. sundayriver.com, sundayriver.com (800) 543-2754 (207) 875-5000 (800) 654-0125 (800) 543-2754

800-442-5826 37 36 bethelmaine.com 2016 Bethel Area Events Calendar All dates subject to July 2: Bethel Art Fair Bethel Town change. Please Ongoing Summer Events Common. Enjoy the work of local artists and call ahead Sept. 17: Bethel Harvestfest & Nov. 19-20: Tin Mountain artisans, live music, and kids’ entertainment. to verify Chowdah Cookoff Bethel Town Roundup Sunday River. Donate Mahoosuc Arts Council, mahoosucarts.org, event. (207) 824-3575 Common. A classic fall festival with three food items in exchange for $10 artists & craft vendors, chowder cook-off off a lift ticket. sundayriver.com, (800) July 4: Community Picnic & Concert Bethel Bethel Historical Society Tours & among local restaurants, Maine baked 543-2754 Historical Society. Celebrate our nation’s potatoes, apple pie contest, live Nov. 25: Local Craft & Wares Fair The Exhibits independence with a patriotic outdoor concert music, wagon rides, and kids’ activities. Bethel Inn Resort Conference Center. JULY 1 – AUG. 27 by the Portland Brass Quintet. bethelhistorical. Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, Shop local and handmade for the holiday Guided tours of the Dr. Moses org, (800) 824-2910 bethelharvestfest.com, (800) 442-5826 season – pottery, toys, jewelry, household Mason House , 1-4:00 pm, July 7-8: Western Maine Gem, Mineral, and Sept. 29-Oct. 1: Maine Mountains and holiday décor, handbags, fine foods, Thurs.-Sat. Small fee. Jewelry Show (see page 31) Jeep Jamboree Jeepers flock to Bethel knitwear, and so much more.Bethel Area BEGINNING MAY 17 July 15-16: New England Forest Rally Sunday to enjoy great trails during fall foliage. Chamber of Commerce, bethelmaine.com, Exhibit: “They Took to the Woods: River & surrounding area. Top-level rally racing jeepjamboreeusa.com, (530) 333-4777 (800) 442-5826 pros take on the back roads of western Maine Oct: 8-9: Fall Festival & North Old-Time Camping and Tramping and northern NH. Nov. 26-27: Demo Days Sunday River. American Wife Carrying in the Wilds of Western Maine” newenglandforestrally.com Try before you buy the latest and greatest Championship Sunday River. Saturday’s new ski & snowboard gear fromtop BEGINNING JUNE 24 July 16: MollyOckett Day & MollyOckett legendary North American Wife manufacturers. sundayriver.com, Exhibit opening: “Skiing in the Pine Day Classic Road Races Bethel Town Carrying Championship and Sunday’s (800) 543-2754 Tree State” Common. Bethel’s biggest and most New England Cornhole Championship beloved event for over 50 years. Artists are the center of the party featuring Thanksgiving to Christmas: Country bethelhistorical.org and crafters on the town common and on live music, the Blue Mountain Arts Christmas in Bethel Experience the (800) 824-2910 Main Street, parade (11 am), live music, and Crafts Fair, wagon rides, and lots holiday season in the postcard-perfect kids’ entertainment, frog jumping contest, more, usually among peak foliage. New England village of Bethel – shop Bethel Bandstand Concert Series food, fireworks, more. Races include 5-mile sundayriver.com, locally, meet Santa, enjoy the lights, hop at Bethel Town Common run, 2-mile walk, 1-mile kids’ run, & diaper (800) 543-2754 on a horse-drawn wagon ride, or take in a dash. Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, SUNDAYS, AUG. 6, 13, 20, 27; 4 PM performance. Check website for specific mollyockettday.com, (800) 442-5826 Oct. 9: Waterford Fall Foliage 5K& events. Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, While away summer afternoons Chili Cook-off Run or walk the scenic July 17: Tubing & Treasure Scavenger bethelmaine.com, (800) 442-5826 with local music on the picturesque yet challenging course along the Hunt Bethel Outdoor Adventure. Float in town common. Free; rain or shores of Keoka Lake in Waterford. Dec. 3: Christmas at the Mason House tubes from BOA to Davis Park, then pick up a Bethel Historical Society. Music and shine. Mahoosuc Arts Council, treasure map and find treasure on the return waterfordfall5k.com, (207) 583-2603 refreshments in the candle-lit 1813 Mason mahoosucarts.org trip! Tubes and PFDs provided by BOA. Oct. 10: Oktoberfest Mt. Abram Ski House decorated in mid-19th century style. (207) 824-3575 BethelOutdoorAdventure.com, (207) 824-4224 Area. Free family fun - live music, BBQ, bethelhistorical.org, (800) 824-2910 July 23: Tough Mountain Challenge Sunday bounce house, pumpkin decorating. www. Androscoggin Source to the Sea River. The ultimate event for the thrill-seekers - mtabram.com, (207) 875-5000 Dec. 4: Santa Sunday Sunday River. 250 Santas hit the slopes to raise money paddle obstacles, demanding and unique terrain on a 5k Oct. 28-29: Bethel Outing Club Ski Sale course.sundayriver.com, (800) 543-2754 for the Sunday River Community Fund. JULY 8-AUG. 7 Gould Academy Field House. The best deals sundayriver.com, (800) 543-2754 Join for one day or many as the Aug 5 & 6: Maine Comedy Festival The Bethel on new and used equipment, clothing, and ARWC connects people to the Inn Resort. 15+ comics from across the country accessories for alpine, snowboard, cross- Dec. 17-18: Winterfest Sunday River. Kick converge in Bethel for a weekend full of laughs off the winter season with night skiing, Santa beauty of this 170+ mile river from country skiing and other winter sports. Pick not to be missed! bethelinn.com, (800) 654-0125 up new gear or sell yours. Bethel Outing & Eddy the Yeti, fireworks, and holiday fun. Umbagog Lake to Merrymeeting Aug. 6: Andover Old Home Days Andover Club, bethelouting.org, (207) 824-7237 sundayriver.com, (800) 543-2754 Bay. Androscoggin River Watershed Town Common. Parade, antique cars, kids’ fun, Council art & flower shows, crafts, firemen’s muster, horse androscogginwatershed.org show, food & music. (207) 392-3761 (207) 754-8158 Aug. 6: Maine State Kids’ Triathlon Angevine Park. 100-yard swim, 3-mile bike ride, 1-mile Spring-Fall – Group Bike Rides run for ages 8-14. Bethel Area Chamber of Meet Tuesdays at 5:30pm to join Commerce, mainestatetriathlon.com, (800) 442-5826 the group for bike rides around the Bethel area. Barker Mountain Aug. 7: Maine State Triathlon Start/finish at The Bethel Inn Lake House. Individuals Bikes, 53 Mayville Road (Rt. 2) and teams compete in a sprint tri; 750m barkermountainbikes.com swim at Songo Pond, 24k bike, 5.8k run. (207) 824-0100 mainestatetriathlon.com, (800) 442-5826 Aug. 19-21: 40th Annual Trappers’ Weekend Olson’s Furs. Trapping and hunting demonstrations, contests, music, auction, and Maine Humorist Bob Noonan. (207) 875-5765

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$ Rate 325- 1900 varies varies varies some some some some some varies 14 4 H/S 50-99 9 9 varies varies varies some some some some some 85-275 6 6 H H H H H H H rentals condo, house, condo, house, campgrounds vacation vacation apartment, cabin Bethel Outdoor Adventure & Campground Bethel Outdoor Adventure 121 Mayville Rd (Rt ME | 207.824.4224 www.BethelOutdoorAdventure.com 2), Bethel, Campground Notch Grafton only | **nearby l *dump station ME | 207.824.2292| www.campgrafton.com 1472 Bear Road (Rt River 26), Newry, Campground Littlefield Beaches Lakeside | see ad page 49 ME | 207.875.3290 www.littlefieldbeaches.com Greenwood, Lane, 13 Littlefield Recreation Brook Stony ME | 207.824.2836 www.stonybrookrec.com (Rt 2) Hanover, 3036 Main St, Carter's & Cabins Ski Lodge XC 786 Intervale Road, Bethel, ME | 207.539.4848 207.824.3880 www.cartersxcski.com Bethel, 786 Intervale Road, Seasons Rentals Four ME | 207.824.3776 www.FourSeasonsRealtyMaine.com Plaza, Bethel, 32 Parkway - & Bingham House Glen House Rentals River Sunday | see ad page 48 ME | 207.357.5639 www.sundayriverrentals.com Golf Course, River and Sunday Bethel Inn Golf Course Suites Hastings Executive and Golf Bethel to Inn Nordic | *walk ME | 207-381-1000 www.wildriverrealty.com Bethel, 2 Main Street, Maine The Houses | *some units ME | 207-846-9131 www.themainehouses.com Bryant Road, Pond, Lake Ski Esta outside on deck. smoke | see ad page 48 * may | 252-267-2701 www.skiesta.us ME | 877-SKI-ESTA Newry, Ridge Rd. 24 Powder Rentals Estate Real River Sunday | see ad inside back cover ME | 207.824.5028 www.sundayriver.com Resort, River Sunday 15 South Newry, Ridge Road,

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bed & breakfasts, inns The Sudbury Inn H vacation rentals 151 Main St, Bethel, ME condos, houses, apartments, cabins Bethel Hill 207-824-2174 Bed & Breakfast H www.thesudburyinn.com Bingham House & 66 Broad St, Bethel, ME [email protected] Glen House, 207-824-2461 · 207-233-9192 Sunday River Rentals H www. bethelhill.com · · · · · · · · see ad on center map Bethel & Newry, ME [email protected] 207-357-5639 TripAdvisor Green Leader Gold-in historic district. hotels, motels, resorts, hostels www.SundayRiverRentals.com Small-fresh-eco friendly AC TV WIFI Whirlpool Tubs. [email protected] The Bethel Inn Resort H 9 & 6 BR Luxury Vacation Rental Estates. The amenities of a Briar Lea Inn 21 Broad St, Bethel, ME top resort, with the conveniences of home! at the Jolly Drayman Pub H 207-824-2175 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad page 48 150 Mayville Rd (Rts 2 & 26), www.bethelinn.com [email protected] Connecting Rentals Bethel, ME 207-824-4717 Traditional Inn and Townhouse of Bethel H 877-311-1299 | www.briarleainn.com accommodations, fine & casual dining, 200 acres of activities, 18 hole golf course, 162 Main Street (Philbrook Place), Bethel, ME · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad this page health club, lake house, outdoor heated pool, XC ski center 6 miles from Sunday River. 207-824-4829 Chapman Inn H www.connectingrentalsofbethel.com see ad on center map On the Village Green, Bethel, ME · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· · · · · · · · · · · · · [email protected] 207-824-2657 / 877-359-1498 H Bethel Maine Hostel H www.chapmaninn.com 646 West Bethel Road (Rt. 2), Hastings Executive Suites [email protected] Bethel, ME 2 Main Street, Bethel, ME Charming inn, unbeatable location on 207-357-0273 207-381-1000 Historic District/village green. Comfortable www.hiusa.org/bethel www.wildriverrealty.com rooms, WIFI, full breakfast, warm hospitality, SANE RATES! Family- [email protected] [email protected] friendly, pet-friendly with notice, winner of TripAdvisor’s top award Fun travel lodging with kitchen for 1 to “Certificate of Excellence” for four consecutive years. 18 people. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad opp. page The Heights at Sunday Holidae House Bethel Village Motel H River (and Thaddeus Bed & Breakfast H 88 Main Street, Bethel, ME Twitchell House) H 85 Main Street, Bethel, ME 207-824-2989 1 Mammoth Drive, Newry, ME 207-824-3400 www.bethelvillagemotel.com 617-694-7735 www.holidaehouse.com Economical clean comfortable intown www.theheightsatsundayriver.com [email protected] motel. www.timberridgemaine.com see ad next page see ad opp. page · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Jordan Hotel & Grand Summit Hotel H Mill Hill Inn H Sunday River Resort, 24 Mill Hill Rd (off the common), Jordan Hotel, 27 Grand Avenue, Newry, ME Bethel, ME Grand Summit Hotel, 97 Summit Road, 207-824-3241 · 207-595-3405 Newry, ME | 800-543-2754 www.millhillinn.com www.sundayriver.com [email protected] [email protected] · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad inside back cover The Perennial Inn Mollyockett Motel 141 Jed Martin Road, Rumford Point, ME & Swim Spa H 207-369-0309 | www.perennialinn.com 1132 S. Main Street (Rt. 26), Woodstock, ME Located in the Center of the Village [email protected] 207-674-2345 · 888-569-8611 207-824-3400 Relax, Enjoy, Rejuvenate, in our Antique www.mollyockettmotel.com Farmhouse! [email protected] [email protected] · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad opp. page www.holidaehouse.com Norseman Motel H 134 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME 207-824-2002 · 800-824-0722 www.norsemaninn.com [email protected] Conveniently located between Sunday River and the village of Bethel. Walking distance to two restaurants & 1888 Wedding Barn. TV, AC, fridge & microwave in all rooms. Seasonal continental breakfast included. On walking, cross country ski, and snowmobile trails. Paddle & fish in river across street. River View Resort H 357 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME 207-824-2808 · 888-224-8413 www.riverviewresort.com [email protected] · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad opp. page

46 bethelmaine.com Hfind business on center map 800-442-5826 47 where to stay BETHEL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY where to eat H vacation rentals continued Littlefield Beaches Camp Mountain House on Lakeside Campground H Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River Resort Sunday River H 97 Summit Road, Newry, ME Mahoosuc Realty & 13 Littlefield Lane, Greenwood, ME 207-824-5858 761 Sunday River Road, Newry, ME 207-875-3290 RENT Bethel H 207-583-2007 www.sundayriver.com www.littlefieldbeaches.com [email protected] 16 Parkway, Bethel, ME www.mountainhouseonsundayriver.com Family camping on a quiet lake with mountain 888-310-2771 · 207-824-3200 www.vrbo.com/390171 views and sandy beaches. Cottage, trailer, and · · · · · · · · · · see ad inside back cover www.rentbethel.com www.vrbo.com/500708 pop-up rentals. [email protected] Spectacular mtn views! 2 fully equipped year-round homes to Cho Sun Sushi Bar & Grill H see ad this page 141 Main Street, Bethel, ME see ad inside front cover rent for any occasion. Each sleeps 12. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Pleasant River Campground H 207-824-7370 H Mountain Real Estate 800 West Bethel Road (Rt. 2), West Bethel, ME www.chosunrestaurant.com Memory Lane Vacations [email protected] 551 S. Main Street, Andover, ME Company Rentals & 207-836-2000 207-392-2381 Property Management www.pleasantrivercampground.com www.memorylanevacations.net 227 Skiway Road, Newry, ME [email protected] Coffee Hound Coffee Bar H [email protected] 207-824-3999 Canoe & kayak rentals, wooded sites, Sunday River Resort, South Ridge Lodge www.rentals.mountainrealestatecompany.com pool, WIFI. & Coffee Truck on Rt. 2 at Sport Thoma [email protected] www.coffeehoundcoffeebar.com Stony Brook Recreation H [email protected] NEOC - New England 3036 Main Street (Rt. 2), Hanover, ME see ad this page Outdoor Center 207-824-2836 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 30 Twin Pines Road www.stonybrookrec.com Millinocket Lake, Millinocket, ME [email protected] 800-766-7238 www.neoc.com · [email protected] Lakeside Resort, overlooks Baxter State Park & Katahdin, Maine’s highest where to eat mountain. Open year-round. Award-winning Restaurant. Rafting, XC Skiing, Snowmobiling, Hiking & Paddle Boarding. restaurants Relaxation or Adventure? Call us now at 800-766-7238. 22 Broad Street at River View Resort H Gideon Hastings House H 357 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME 22 Broad Street, Bethel, ME 207-824-2808 207-824-3496 888-224-8413 www.22broadstreet.com www.riverviewresort.com [email protected] [email protected] Authentic Italian food, choice steaks, martini see ad page 47 bar, and fresh seafood, served in a restored circa 1848 Greek Revival · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · home. Across from the town common in the Bethel Historic District. Ski Esta H Reserve your table at 22broadstreet.com. 24 Powder Ridge Road, Newry, ME 252-267-2701 · 877-SKI-ESTA The Bethel Inn Resort: Fine www.skiesta.us & Casual Dining H [email protected] 21 Broad Street, Bethel 207-824-2175 E HO see ad this page FFE UN · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · www.bethelinn.com · [email protected] O D Two restaurants at our classic New England C CO Sunday River resort, choose from comfortable fine dining DA Y R I V E R FF H UN So EE Real Estate Rentals or casual dining in The Millbrook Tavern & Grille. Serving breakfast, S uth BA Sunday River Resort lunch & dinner with hearty entrees and the area’s most extensive R R idg 15 South Ridge Road, Newry, ME beer and wine selection. “A Can’t Miss” – Yankee Magazine. & e Lo 207-824-5051 · 800-207-2354 see ad on center map dge www.sundayriver.com · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · VISIT OUR COFFEE TRUCK [email protected] Bistro 151 & Suds Pub H see ad inside back cover 151 Main Street, Bethel, ME on RT.2 @ SPORT THOMA! ··········· 207-824-2174 www.bistro151.com campgrounds [email protected] SPECIALIZING IN Bethel Outdoor Adventure · · · · · · · · · · · see ad on center map MOCHAS & Campground H 121 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME Black Diamond Steakhouse H LATTES 207-824-4224 96 Sunday River Road, Bethel, ME HOT COCOA www.BethelOutdoorAdventure.com 207-824-4044 [email protected] www.blackdiamondsteakhouse.com CHAI On the Androscoggin River, tenting/RV [email protected] HOT CIDER (pull-thru,) FHU, Wifi, local trails, walk to restaurants. Canoe/ Located on the Sunday River Road, the kayak/tube/SUP rentals. Black Diamond Steakhouse is a AND OUR ACCLAIMED full-service restaurant with private FRESH MINI DONUTS! Grafton Notch function room specializing in the finest hand-cut, dry-aged steaks and the freshest seafood available to us. Our menu also Campground H Summer Location : 27 Main St. Bar Harbor 1472 Bear River Road (Rt. 26), Newry, ME offers a wide variety of mouth-watering burgers, pasta dishes, 207-824-2292 and hearty salads. Our bartenders create unique seasonal www.coffeehoundcoffeebar.com www.campgrafton.com cocktails to whet your appetite along with craft beers made just [email protected] down the street at the Sunday River Brewery. We open at 4pm Monday thru Saturday and also by request for private events. We look forward to serving you. see ad page 3 48 bethelmaine.com Hfind business on center map · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 800-442-5826 49 where to eat BETHEL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY where to eat

restaurants continued Homeslice Pizza of Bethel H Rooster’s Roadhouse H 188 Main Street, Bethel, ME 159 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME 207-824-4700 207-824-0309 ROOSTER’S Crossroads Diner & Open daily, 11am – 8pm. Closed Sundays. www.roostersroadhouse.com Frank’s NY Pizza H Delivery after 4pm. [email protected] 24 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME A casual chef-owned restaurant and full ROADHOUSE 207-824-3673 service lounge, serving seafood, steaks, Reservations Accepted www.facebook.com/crossroadsdinerbethel Jolly Drayman Pub pasta, pizza, and pub fare. Children’s menu available. Upstairs Lobsters * Seafood * Steaks * Pasta * Pizza Featuring Frank’s NY Pizza. H Pub open daily with sports on the TVs, 100” projection screen, Pub Fare * Full Bar * TV’s * Cold Draft Beers at the Briar Lea Inn ½ Pound Burgers * Catering Available 150 Mayville Road (Routes 2 & 26), Bethel, ME free WI-FI, great music. Take out available. DiCocoa’s Market & 207-824-4717 / 877-311-1299 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad this page Present this Coupon for Bakery H www.briarleainn.com H $5 OFF the purchase of $25 or more! 119-125 Main Street, Bethel, ME S. S. Milton Dine In only. Limit one coupon per party per visit. · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad page 46 43 Main Street, Bethel, ME 207-824-6386 (market) FUN, CASUAL, AFFORDABLE... 207-824-5282 (kitchen) 207-824-2589 Kowloon Village Casual dining, classic American with ONLY AT ROOSTER’S!! www.cafedicocoa.com Chinese Restaurant H www.roostersroadhouse.com [email protected] emphasis on Maine seafood. Open Mountain View Mall summer & winter. Lunch May to Oct. 159 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel • 824-0309 Healthy eating alternative. A foodie’s paradise! 190 Main Street, Bethel, ME 207-824-3707 / 207-824-3709 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad this page Frank’s Bar and Grille www.kowloonvillage.com Shipyard Brew Haus at Fall Line Condos above South Ridge The Local Hub H White Cap Base Lodge H Welcome Ctr at SR, Newry, ME 224 Main Street (Rt. 26), Greenwood, ME (winter season only) 207-824-2202 207-875-0011 Sunday River Resort, Newry, ME www.franksbarandgrille.com Eat-in~Take-out. Local, organic, 207-824-5138 [email protected] minimally-processed foods. Crafts. www.shipyardbrewhaus.com The Mountain's Seafood Restaurant! Ski In/Ski Out slopeside restaurant and bar. Daily Happy Hour Fresh local eggs, butter, and milk. [email protected] S.S. Milton offers a wide selection of entrées with an during ski season, 2:30-5pm. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad page 52 emphasis on fresh seafood from the coast of Maine. Loon’s Nest Restaurant Sliders Restaurant H Join us and Dine on the Likes of Funky Red Barn H at Kezar Lake Marina Lobster Stew • Steamed Mussels • Fresh Maine Lobster • Steaks Jordan Hotel at Sunday River Resort Our Award-Winning Boothbay Fettucine & Scallops Nantucket! 19 Summer Street, Downtown Bethel, ME 219 West Lovell Road, Lovell, ME 27 Grand Avenue, Newry, ME 207-824-3003 207-925-1911 Whatever the Reason for Your Visit to the 207-824-5300 Western Mountains, Treat Yourself to One Visit to S.S. Milton! funkyredbarn.com www.kezarlake.com www.sundayriver.com Funky vibe, great food & prices! [email protected] [email protected] Winter Hours: Dinner 5-8:30 Dancing & fun, fun, Funky! Summer: Lunch 11:30-2:30 • Dinner 5-8:30 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad this page Loose Boots Lounge & · · · · · · · · see ad inside back cover 43 Main Street, Bethel • 824-2589 Restaurant H Good Food Store & Mt. Abram Base Lodge Catering Company H 308 Howe Hill Road, Greenwood, ME 212 Mayville Road, Rt. 2, Bethel, ME 207-875-5000 207-824-3754 www.mtabram.com www.goodfoodbethel.com [email protected] [email protected] see ad page 55 The area’s best sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, and take- · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · & Catering Company out dinners. From home-style comfort food to elegant gourmet Matterhorn Ski Bar H fare. Let us cook for your crowd - large or small. We’ll even 292 Sunday River Road, Newry, ME bring it to you! Beer, wine, and groceries available. Open daily. 207-824-OVEN (6836) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad opp. page www.matterhornskibar.com [email protected] The Hitching Post Diner H The only real brick-oven pizza. Steak, 156 West Bethel Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME seafood, BBQ. Legendary apres-ski & the best in live music. 207-824-0894 Open for winter season only - Nov. to April. www.facebook.com/TheHitchingPostDiner [email protected] Mill Hill Inn H 24 Mill Hill Road (off the common), Bethel, ME 207-824-3241 / 207-595-3405 www.millhillinn.com LEgENDARy DivE BAR [email protected] Full bar. Great wines & beers. Small plate & tapas menus. Authentic Pit-Style BBQ SAndwicheS, SoupS & SAlAdS • heAt & eAt meAlS Pat’s Pizza nAturAl & gourmet foodS • mAine mAde foodS (Family Restaurant) H Ribs • Brisket • Chicken • Pork 37 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME fine wineS And cheeSeS • SpeciAlty beerS (across from Rite Aid) Route 2, Bethel • Orange Trailer at the Good Food Store cAtering All occASionS 207-824-3637 www.patspizzabethel.com 207-824-3754 [email protected] 207-824-4744 Dine In or Take Out! 6-page menu. 1-800-879-8926 Now serving gluten free dough and beer. www.goodfoodbethel.com RED BARN Homemade lasagna, sausage soup & more. smokingoodbbq.net MonDAY: Pool & Dart Nite open at 7pm Bar Only Dough made fresh daily on premises. THURSDAY thru SATURDAY: open at 4pm Dinner served 5-8pm Wine, beer, and spirits – owners on premises. Open Thurs-Sun 11:30AM to 7:30PM Heather Hale-Nivus & David Nivus FRIDAY and SATURDAY: DJ or live eNtertaiNmeNt 9pm-1am Mon-Wed when you see smoke Route 2, PO Box 467, Bethel, ME 04217

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restaurants continued caterers Maine Mineral & Gem Good Food Store & Museum Store H OPEN INVITATION: Smokin’ Good BBQ H Catering Company H 99 Main Street, Bethel, ME Tour Hancock’s Sawmills Orange Trailer at the Good Food Store 212 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME 207-824-3030 212 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME 207-824-3754 www.mainemineralgemmuseum.org GROWN IN MAINE. MANUFACTURED IN MAINE. HANCOCK EASTERN WHITE PINE. 207-824-4PIG (4744) www.goodfoodbethel.com [email protected] www.smokingoodbbq.net [email protected] see ad this page Authentic Pit-Style BBQ - Ribs, Brisket, Catering all occasions. Weddings, dinner parties, luncheons, · · · · · · · · · · · · Pork, Chicken. The way Mom learned in corporate retreats, wine dinners, cocktail parties, party platters. ATV rentals prison. Fresh meat dry rubbed with secret spices and smoked over In-home chef service. Full range of services available. We take a hardwood fire. Catering available. Thurs-Sun 11:30-7:30. Holiday pride in helping to make your event a success! NorthEast Snowmobile Mondays. Open 7 days July & August. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad page 51 and ATV Rentals H · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad page 51 325 Main Street, Gorham NH H 800-458-1838 / 207-935-1220 Rooster’s Roadhouse www.northeastsnowmobile.com Sunday River 159 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME H 207-824-0309 Brewing Company www.roostersroadhouse.com 29 Sunday River Road, Bethel, ME [email protected] 207-824-4ALE (4253) On- & off-site full service catering for all canoe, kayak and boat rentals www. sundayriverbrewingcompany.com events. [email protected] see ad page 51 Bethel Outdoor Adventure Located on the access road to the Sunday · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · & Campground H River Ski Resort, the Sunday River Brewing 121 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME Company offers a fun, casual atmosphere with an eclectic mix of groceries 207-824-4224 locals, tourists, and craft beer drinkers. We are open 7 days a week www.BethelOutdoorAdventure.com at 6 AM, specializing in hearty breakfast, mouth-watering burgers, Bethel Bait Tackle & More H [email protected] and artisan-fired pizza. Our menu offers a wide variety of sandwiches, 7 Mechanic Street, Bethel, ME Riverside. Canoe - Kayak - SUP - Tube. salads, and pasta favorites, all served in a family friendly atmosphere. 207-824-HUNT (4868) Rentals/sales/shuttle service. Fishing - guides, trips, licenses. www.bethelbait.com · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad page 3 [email protected] Kezar Lake Marina Fresh lobsters, fresh fish at great prices, 219 West Lovell Road, Lovell, ME and more. 207-925-3000 summer, 207-665-2717 off season Good Food Store & Contact Erin Plummer To Schedule Your Tour Today! www.kezarlake.com [email protected] Catering Company H [email protected] 212 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME Boat rentals: pontoon, waterski, fishing, 207-824-3754 canoe/kayak www.goodfoodbethel.com [email protected] Northern Waters “Bethel’s Most Unique Grocer & Caterer!” We feature Heat and Eat Outfitters H foods, grocery items, and fresh produce; specialty beers and wines; Umbagog Wildlife Refuge natural and gourmet foods, fine cheeses; Maine maple syrup; fresh Errol, N.H. just through Grafton Notch baked goods & coffee. Open daily 9 AM to 8 PM. State Park see ad page 51 603-482-3817/winter 603-447-2177 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · www.beoutside.com [email protected] what to do Gentle canoe and kayak, Guided or Self Guided. arts, heritage & tours Sport Thoma H 288 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME Bethel Historical Society H 207-824-2266 10 Broad Street, Bethel, ME www.sportthoma.com 207-824-2908 / 800-824-2910 [email protected] www.bethelhistorical.org Featuring top outdoor gear, canoes, kayaks, [email protected] stand up paddle boards for the whole Exhibits, period house, research library, family. Shuttle service. Museum Shop. Open year-round; call or visit website for hours. children’s camps Hancock Lumber H 639 Walkers Mills Rd (Rt. 26), Bethel, ME Bryant Pond 4-H Camp & www.HancockLumber.com Learning Center H Open invitation to tour Hancock Lumber’s A Program of the University of Maine world-class Eastern White Pine sawmill. Cooperative Extension Call Erin Plummer to schedule your tour 17 Conservation Lane, Bryant Pond, ME today, [email protected] 207-665-2068 see ad opp. page www.extension.umaine.edu/bryantpond · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · [email protected] Mahoosuc Arts Council At the Bryant Pond 4-H Camp and Learning Center, our goal is 45 Church Street, Gould Academy, to help people develop confidence, self-reliance, and a sense Bethel, ME of stewardship for the outdoors. Programs for kids & adults in 207-824-3575 Woodscraft, Primitive or Naturalist Skills, and much more. www.mahoosucarts.org [email protected]

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general amusements & casinos Orion Outfitters and Carter’s XC Ski Shops & Moe’s Rustic Furniture H Guide Service Ski Centers H 129 Sunday River Road, Bethel, ME ELC Outdoors (ziplines & 343 Kings Highway, Mason Twp., ME 786 Intervale Road, Bethel, ME 207-515-0618 aerial adventures) H 603-401-1802 Rt. 26, Oxford, ME www.facebook.com/moesfurniture 983 Upton Road (Rt. 26), Errol, NH www.orionoutfitters.net 207-824-3880 / 207-539-4848 [email protected] 603-215-0002 [email protected] www.cartersxcski.com Handmade, custom furniture. Rustic www.elcoutdoors.com Family-friendly: hunting, fishing, [email protected] looks, perfect in any home. [email protected] & adventure! Ice fishing, snowshoeing, wildlife watching, see ad opp. page photography. Stanley’s Furniture & · · · · · ·· · · · · · · · · snowmobile rentals Appliance Mart Oxford Casino H 77 Congress Street, Rumford, ME 777 Casino Way, off Rt. 26, Oxford, ME horseback riding & sleigh rides NorthEast Snowmobile 207-364-3160 207-539-6700 and ATV Rentals H www.stanleysfurnituremart.com www.oxfordcasino.com Deepwood Farm 22 Parkway Road, Bethel, ME (at Big [email protected] [email protected] Adventure Center, winter only) Brand name furniture & appliances at Persons under 21 years of age may not 84 Parsonage Hill Road, Albany Twp, ME (Bethel, ME) 532 Main Street, Fryeburg ME the lowest prices – Serta, GE, La-Z-Boy, Broyhill. enter the restaurant or casino unless 325 Main Street, Gorham NH FREE Delivery & Removal. SHOP US ON-LINE! licensed as employees. Gambling Problem? 207-824-2595 www.deepwoodfarm.com 800-458-1838 / 207-935-1220 Call 2-1-1 for help. www.northeastsnowmobile.com see ad page 20 [email protected] · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Great trail rides on well-trained horses. Open Chair Lift Rides & Ziplining year-round with 20 years’ experience. Romantic sleigh rides, too! 15 whitewater rafting (4 seasons); Mountain minutes from Bethel. Biking (summer/fall only) H ELC Outdoors H Sunday River Resort, 15 South Ridge rockhounding 983 Upton Road (Rt. 26), Errol, NH Rd, Newry, ME · 800-543-2754 603-215-0002 www.sundayriver.com · [email protected] www.elcoutdoors.com see ad inside back cover Maine Mineralogy [email protected] · · · · · · · · · · Expeditions at Bethel H TimberStone Adventures- Outdoor Adventure · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad this page Treehouse Rentals & Disc 121 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME H 207-824-4224 Northern Waters Outfitters Golf Umbagog Wildlife Refuge 859 Maine Street (Rt. 5), Stoneham, ME www.rocksme.biz 207-928-2110 [email protected] Errol, N.H. just through Grafton Notch www.facebook.com/timberstoneadventures Have fun in our covered sluice looking for gems & minerals State Park. [email protected] while learning mineralogy. Great for kids & rainy days. 603-482-3817 / winter-603-447-2177 www.northernwatersrafting.com Maine Mineral & Gem [email protected] Museum Store H Whitewater Rafting, all ages & abilities (50 lb min). golf courses 99 Main Street, Bethel, ME 207-824-3030 The Bethel Inn Resort: 18 www.mainemineralgemmuseum.org where to shop hole Golf Course, Driving [email protected] Range H · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad page 53 fishing & hunting supplies 21 Broad Street, Bethel, ME H 207-824-6276 skiing | alpine, snowboarding & tubing Bethel Bait Tackle & More www.bethelinn.com · [email protected] 7 Mechanic Street, Bethel, ME see ad on center map 207-824-HUNT (4868) · · · · · · · · · · · Mt. Abram Ski Area H www.bethelbait.com 308 Howe Hill Road, Greenwood, ME [email protected] guided trips, outfitters 207-875-5000 moose & wildlife tours www.mtabram.com [email protected] florists & greenhouses ELC Outdoors Boat Tours H · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad opp. page 983 Upton Road (Rt. 26), Errol, NH Sunday River Resort H Pooh Corner Farm 603-215-0002 15 South Ridge Rd, Newry, ME and Greenhouses H www.elcoutdoors.com 800-543-2754 436 Bog Road, West Bethel, ME [email protected] www.sundayriver.com 207-836-3276 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad opp. page [email protected] www.poohfarm.com [email protected] · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad inside back cover Northern Waters • Garden Center – gifts, seasonal décor, plants Outfitters H skiing | nordic • Florist – weddings, events, delivery Umbagog Wildlife Refuge • Christmas trees, poinsettias, wreaths, garland Errol, N.H. just through Grafton Notch Bethel Nordic Center at • 9-5 daily, Closed Mon, Rt. 2 west of Bethel State Park The Bethel Inn Resort H 603-482-3817 / winter 603-447-2177 21 Broad Street, Bethel, ME furniture & appliances www.beoutside.com · [email protected] 207-824-6276 / 207-824-2175 - Family Whitewater Rafting, all ages & abilities (50 lb min). www.caribourecreation.com - Gentle Canoe and Kayak Trips; Pontoon Boat Tours; enjoy Maine Made Furniture H [email protected] 1180 Route 2, Rumford, ME wildlife and beautiful scenery in and around the Wildlife see ad on center map Refuge. ·············· 207-364-7500 x 100 www.mainemadefurniture.com [email protected]

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gifts, galleries & clothing Little Bits Children’s Sunday River Gems H Sunday River Sports H Consignment H 251 Sunday River Road, off Rt. 2, Sunday River Resort Elements Art Gallery – all 162 Main Street, Bethel, ME Newry, ME 15 South Ridge Road, Newry, ME things Maine made H 207-824-0577 207-824-3414 207-824-5090 162 Main Street, Bethel, ME www.littlebitsconsignment.weebly.com [email protected] www.sundayriver.com 207-824-0577 Gold & Silver Jewelry–Maine [email protected] www.elementsartgallerymaine.com Gemstones–Carvings–Mortar & Pestles– · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad inside back cover [email protected] Maine Balsam Fir Products H Tumbled Stones–Mineral Specimens– 16 Morse Hill Road, West Paris, ME Books–Bookends–Mining Tools–Maps–and so much more. toys H 800-522-5726 / 207-674-5072 Harvest Gold Gallery www.mainebalsam.com outdoor clothing & gear Bethel Toys & Trendz H 1082 Main Street (Rt. 5), Center Lovell, ME [email protected] 162 Main Street, (at The Philbrook 207-925-6502 Sport Thoma H Place), Bethel, ME www.harvestgoldgallery.com · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad this page 288 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME 207-824-0577 [email protected] Maine Mineral & Gem 207-824-2266 www.facebook.com/betheltoysandtrendz H www.sportthoma.com Cool toys land here! see ad this page Museum Store [email protected] · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 99 Main Street, Bethel, ME Featuring top outdoor gear and 207-824-3030 accessories for the whole family. www.mainemineralgemmuseum.org [email protected] True North Adventureware H see ad pg 53 196 Walkers Mills Road (Rt. 26), Bethel, ME · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 207-824-2201 Miss Miina H www.truenorthadventureware.com 111 Main Street, Bethel, ME [email protected] 207-740-4024 1 mi. south of Bethel village on Rt. 26. www.missmiina.com Footwear, clothing, outerwear, swimsuits, [email protected] backpacks & more. ski wear, equipment, rentals Nabos H & repairs 2 Mechanic Street, Bethel, ME 207-824-0224 Bob & Terry’s Ski & www.NabosInc.com Sports Outlet H [email protected] 61 Sunday River Road, Bethel, ME Fun, Funky, Functional Shopping. 207-824-2323 / 603-356-3133 / Gifts, Clothes, Toys, and More. 877-SKI-NSKI H www.bobandterrys.com Ruthie’s Boutique [email protected] SEPTEMBER BARGAINS 88 Main Street, Bethel, ME Bring this ad and get 10% off rentals and tuning. ® 207-824-2989 of the MONTH www.ruthiesboutique.com Carter’s XC Ski Shops & Fine quality ladies’ clothing & Ski Centers H SAVE 22% accessories. 786 Intervale Road, Bethel, ME / Rt. 26, Oxford, ME 99 207-824-3880 / 207-539-4848 hardware www.cartersxcski.com 20-In. Aluminum 34Work Platform [email protected] P147 089 4 While supplies last. Brooks Bros. True Value Hardware H The Great American Ski 73 Main Street, Bethel, ME Renting Co. & Ski Wear 207-824-2158 Outlet H www.brooksbrosofmaine.com 101 Sunday River Rd, Bethel, ME [email protected] 207-824-3092 see ad this page www.skidemo.com · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Absolutely the BEST ski rentals available Western Maine Supply Co. H anywhere. 33 Cross Street, Bethel, ME H We have what you 207-824-2139 / 800-858-2139 Ski Depot Sunday River 111 Skiway Road, Newry, ME SAVE 37% www.westernmainesupply.com need forSAVE all 44% your 207-824-2519 99 www.ski-depot.com SAVE 33% 99 see ad opp. page 8-Pc.painting Paint projects! · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · [email protected] 95,000-Sq.-Ft. Premium Tray Set 910W Dimmable LED Winterizer Lawn Fertilizer 99 K133Ask 237 B12 us aboutIndoor our computerized Flood Bulb see ad this page L128 395 1 While supplies last. E180 725 B3 While supplies last. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · While suppliescolor last. matching system! jewelry & gems 9 Sport Thoma H Brooks Bros., Inc. Maine Mineral & Gem 288 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME 73 Main st. Museum Store H 207-824-2266 Edit Store Info and Select Layout www.sportthoma.com Bethel, ME 04217 99 Main Street, Bethel, ME BrooksSale ends Bros., 9/30/2014 Inc. 207-824-3030 [email protected] 207-824-2158 ® ©2014 True824-2158 Value Company. All rights reserved. www.mainemineralgemmuseum.org Premier full service ski retailer. Find the right products for your project and expert73 Main advice St., at Bethel, True Value. ME [email protected] Featuring; Best Tunes, Rentals & Demo OPEN Mon-Sat 7:30-4:30 see ad pg 53 Center; Expert Boot Fitting & Gravity Jones Orthotic Fabrication; · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · The Race Room. Find the right products for your project and expert advice at True Value. 56 bethelmaine.com Hfind business on center map 800-442-5826 57 area services BETHEL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY area services

alternative energy animal care Schiavi Custom Builders 754 Main Street (Rt. 26), Oxford, ME Community Energy / Bethel Animal Hospital 207-539-9600 Brooks Bros. True Value 179 Walkers Mills Road (Rt. 26), Bethel, ME www.schiavicustom.com Hardware H 207-824-2212 [email protected] 73 Main Street, Bethel, ME www.bethelanimalhospital.com 207-824-2158 [email protected] www.brooksbrosofmaine.com Western Maine Supply Co. H [email protected] 33 Cross Street, Bethel, ME Mitsubishi high efficiency heating & cooling. 207-824-2139 / 800-858-2139 architects www.westernmainesupply.com · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad pg 56 SRL Architects 822 Grover Hill Road, Bethel, ME Maine Energy Systems · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad page 57 8 Airport Road, Bethel, ME 207-824-7237 207-824-NRGY (6749) www.srlarchitects.com www.maineenergysystems.com [email protected] computer, website & graphic design [email protected] Corina Gilbert automotive services 309 W. Sandy River Road, Mercer, ME 207-587-2054 Bennett Automotive H www.corinadesign.com 149 Walkers Mills Road (Rt. 26), [email protected] GouldAcademy Bethel, ME Freelance graphic designer for both print and web. Bethel, Maine | gouldacademy.org 207-824-2597 www.bennettautomotive.net Tourmaline Media 21 AP/Honors Courses ASE Master Certified / Import 894 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel, ME Specialist. 207-824-3246 Student IDEAS Center www.tourmalinemedia.com Kelley Auto Parts of [email protected] Competitive & Non Competitive Bethel H 10 Mechanic Street, Bethel, ME On-Snow Programs 207-824-2102 [email protected] education Distance Partnership with Manhattan School of Music Gould Academy H 39 Church Street, Bethel, ME Call (207) 824-7777 to schedule a tour building trades & supplies 207-824-7777 www.gouldacademy.org [email protected] Davis Mountain Builders 511 Concord Pond Road, Woodstock, ME · · · · · · · · · · see ad this page Find out why everyone loves to 207-357-6160 www.davismountainbuilders.com electricians [email protected] Flanders Electric H · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad this page 50 Beal Street, Norway, ME 207-743-6526 Doug Zinchuk Roofing www.generatorsbyflanders.com Bethel, Maine [email protected] 207-824-2335 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad page 66 [email protected] Reliable work, reasonable prices, new financial services roofs or redos. see ad this page Franklin Savings Bank H · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 155 Congress Street, Rumford, ME Flanders Electric H 207-364-7866 River Valley Branch - 207-364-7866 50 Beal Street, Norway, ME www.FranklinSavings.com www.FranklinSavings.com 207-743-6526 see ad this page www.generatorsbyflanders.com · · · · · · · · · · · · · · [email protected] Northeast Bank H · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad page 66 11 Main Street, Bethel, ME 207-824-2117 / 800-284-5989 Hancock Lumber H www.northeastbank.com 116 Portland Road, Bridgton, ME [email protected] 207-647-8333 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad this page www.HancockLumber.com Davis Mountain Builders [email protected] Norway Savings Bank H Carpentry & General Contracting One Parkway, Suite 100, Bethel, ME Davis Mountain Builders · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad page 53 207-824-4989 / 888-725-2207 www.norwaysavingsbank.com BETHEL BRANCH 207.824.2117 KevinCarpentry LaRue &~ OWNER General Contracting Quality Home Builders Norway Savings Bank has a variety of ME, LLC 11 MAIN STREET • BETHEL, ME 04217 (207) 665-2348 of loans available. Whether you’re a MIL-TBP-41 compliant Serving Western Maine first-time homeowner, buying a vacation (207) 357-6160 Cell 207-357-3754 home, or making your home more energy efficient, we have a www.northeastbank.com www.QHBofME.com colorful solution to suit your needs. Stop by our Bethel branch MIL-TBP-41 compliant [email protected] to learn more today! Kevin LaRue see ad opp. page · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad page 60 58 bethelmaine.com(207) Hfind 665-2348 business on center map 800-442-5826 59 (207) 357-6160 Cell area services BETHEL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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healthcare for your see ad pg 63 · · · · · · · · · · · · At Oxford FCU you can complete entire family Stephens Memorial Hospital H (Western Maine Health) a range of transactions anywhere 181 Main Street, Norway, ME All insurances 207-743-5933 accepted www.wmhcc.org · [email protected] you go! Credit Unions share their · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad pg 62 32 Railroad Street, Bethel branches so you can access your 207-824-2193 | BethelCHC.org finances when you are visiting, MEMBER FDIC SCOTT SMITH VP & Branch Manager working, at college, or wherever 207.393.3682 you might be. There are over 170 BILL WHITE VP, Personal & Small Business Shared Branches in Maine and Development 207.393.3654 5400+ nationwide, with all those www.norwaysavingsbank.com shared branches, Oxford FCU is Colorful Mortgage Solutions 225 River Road • Mexico always nearby! 54 Fair Street • Norway 1.800.991.9219 oxfordfcu.org 60 bethelmaine.com Hfind business on center map area services BETHEL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY area services

health services (continued) United Insurance / non-profit organizations Western Maine Agency Western Maine 19 Congress Street, Rumford, ME Community Concepts Mountain Clinic H 14 Main Street, Bethel, ME Finance Corporation at Sunday River Resort, ME 207-369-7911 / 800-439-4224 17 Market Square, South Paris, ME 207-824-4900 www.UnitedInsurance.net 207-739-6545 www.wmhcc.org [email protected] www.wmedc.org [email protected] [email protected] · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad this page Varney Agency H 11 Main Street, Bethel, ME Maine Adaptive Sports & hot tubs & pools 207-824-2178 Recreation H www.varneyagency.com Sunday River Resort You plan for a good time. Whittemore Pool & Spa [email protected] 8 Sundance Lane, Newry, ME Management 207-824-2440 We’ll be here for the unexpected. 86 Common Rd, Dixfield, ME www.maineadaptive.org 207-491-7713 W. J. Wheeler Insurance H [email protected] [email protected] 1 Parkway, Suite 101, Bethel, ME 207- Adaptive recreation for people with disabilities. Stephens Memorial Hospital Pool, hot tub, spa caretaking services. 824-2580 15 Market Square, South Paris, ME photographers 181 Main Street, Norway 207-743-8927 (207) 743-5933 industry & manufacturing www.wjwheeler.com [email protected] Andree Kehn 24/7 Physician Staffed Emergency Room A locally-owned, independent agency since 1864. Wedding Photography Coca-Cola Serving the Bethel area 316 Western Avenue 207-461-3436 Western Maine Mountain Clinic South Portland, ME internet providers www.andreekehn.com at Sunday River Ski Resort 800-339-2653 [email protected] see ad this page (207) 824-4900 · · · · · · · · · · · · · Oxford Networks Norway, Lewiston, Bangor, Brunswick Carol Savage Photography Open 7 days a week during the ski season 800-520-9911 / 207-333-6900 Serving Maine and Bethel area insurance www.oxfordnetworks.com 207-836-3505 Please visit us at: www.wmhcc.org [email protected] www.CarolSavagePhotography.com Chalmers Insurance Group H [email protected] 38 Paris Street, Norway, ME 207-743-8963 / 800-360-3000 www.chalmersinsurancegroup.com [email protected]

Oxford Federal Credit Union H 225 River Road, Mexico, ME Rumford Hospital 54 Fair Street, Norway, ME 800-991-9219 Emergency 369-1051 www.ofcu.org Skilled,compassionate You trust Oxford Federal Credit Union to offer products and services to help you do more with what care – close to home ELSEMORE DIXFIELD 562-4226 you have. That’s why we’ve joined with a dedicated team of FAMILY MEDICINE insurance professionals to bring you the TruStage Auto & Home 146 Weld Street, Dixfield Insurance Program. Learn more at ofcu.org/autoinsurance · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · see ad page 61 RIVER VALLEY 364-7831 INTERNAL MEDICINE 431 Franklin Street, Rumford

RUMFORD HOSPITAL 369-1106 420 Franklin Street, Rumford SURGICAL ASSOCIATES 420 Franklin Street, Rumford 207-647-6166 369-1000 www.rumfordhospital.org SWIFT RIVER 369-0146 Bridgton Urgent Care HOURS FAMILY MEDICINE Mon thru Fri: 5 - 9 p.m. 430 Franklin Street, Rumford For minor emergencies and walk-in Sat: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. RUMFORD 369-1130 medical care, trust your family’s www.bridgtonhospital.org SPECIALTY CLINICS health to Bridgton Urgent Care.

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