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The Ideal Group Getaway Reservations: (207) 846-9131 • [email protected] • www.themainehouses.com Guidebook FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL (207) 846-9131 SUMMER/FALL 2012 EDITION The Ideal Group Getaway The Maine House The Maine Farm House The Maine MountainView House The Maine Country House Bryant Pond, Maine Web Site: www.themainehouses.com E-mail: [email protected] 1 The Maine Houses • Summer/Fall 2012 Edition Reservations: (207) 846-9131 • [email protected] • www.themainehouses.com Index Welcome to The Maine Houses Things To Do – Winter Maine Facts ........................................................3 Cross Country Skiing ........................................52 Directions...........................................................4 Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding ..................53 Ideal for Groups .................................................4 Ice Skating .......................................................55 When You Arrive ................................................4 Snowshoeing ...................................................56 When You Depart ..............................................5 Snow Tubing ....................................................57 Telephone Numbers ...........................................6 Sleigh Rides ......................................................57 Locations of The Maine Houses ..........................6 Snowmobiling ..................................................58 Parking for The Maine Houses ............................7 Services Lakefront Recreation Area ..................................8 Child Care ........................................................59 The Maine Houses – History and Floor Plans Fitness Centers .................................................59 The Maine House ...............................................9 Churches .........................................................59 The Maine Farm House .....................................14 Mind, Body and Spirit .......................................60 The Maine MountainView House ......................17 Movies and Theater ..........................................60 The Maine Country House ................................21 Pet Services ......................................................61 Video Rentals ...................................................61 Things To Do – Spring, Summer and Fall Antiquing ........................................................24 Shopping ATV Rentals and Trips .......................................24 Convenience Stores ..........................................61 Auto Racing .....................................................24 Grocery Stores & Other Provisions .....................62 Auto Touring ....................................................25 Pick Your Own Produce & Farm Stands .............62 Biking ..............................................................27 Ski and Snowboard Shops ................................63 Billiards ............................................................35 Specialty Shops ................................................63 Boating/Canoeing/Kayaking .............................35 Outlet Shops ....................................................65 Boating Safety ..................................................36 Dining and Night Life Bowling ...........................................................39 Caterers ...........................................................65 Chairlifts/Train Rides .........................................39 Where to Buy Fresh Lobster ..............................65 Family Fun & Theme Parks ................................39 Restaurants ......................................................66 Fishing .............................................................40 Nightlife, Bars and Entertainment .....................68 Golf .................................................................41 Hiking ..............................................................42 Local Activities Horseback Riding .............................................44 Local Events .....................................................69 Lake Christopher Recreation .............................46 Rainy Day Activities ..........................................70 Local Items of Interest ......................................46 Web Links to Local Attractions ..........................70 Miniature Golf .................................................47 Area Maps .......................................................71 Museums .........................................................47 What People Have To Say Picnics ..............................................................48 Down East Magazine Review ............................73 Portland Sights .................................................48 Testimonials .....................................................74 Rockhounding and Gems .................................49 Tennis ..............................................................50 Frequently Asked Questions Walks ...............................................................50 Questions and Answers about The Houses ........76 Waterfalls ........................................................50 Special Occasions White Water Rafting ........................................50 Planning A Family Reunion ...............................78 Wildlife Areas and Gardens ..............................51 Photographers .................................................79 Wildlife Watching Trips .....................................51 2 The Maine Houses • Summer/Fall 2012 Edition Reservations: (207) 846-9131 • [email protected] • www.themainehouses.com Maine facts Nickname ..................................... The Pine Tree State State Gemstone ........................................ Tourmaline State Tree .................................................. White Pine State Animal ....................................................Moose State Bird ...................................................Chickadee State Cat ..........................................Maine Coon Cat State Insect .................................................Honeybee State Fish ..................................... Landlocked Salmon State Herb ..............................................Wintergreen Average Temperature – Summer ......................... 70° F Average Temperature – Winter ........................... 20° F State Capital ................................................. Augusta State Parks ...........................................................30+ State Motto ...........................................Dirigo (I lead) Statehood ......................................... March 15, 1820 (23rd state in the union) Landsize ...................................... 30,862 square miles Number of Counties ...............................................16 Number of Cities ....................................................22 Number of Towns .................................................424 Population (as of 2005) ............................. 1,321, 505 Highest Point ............. Mt. Katahdin, Baxter State Park 5,267 feet above sea level Coastline ................................................. 3,500 miles Maine has 6,000 lakes and ponds and approximately 32,000 miles of rivers and streams. Maine grows 98% of the lowbush blueberries in the nation. 3 The Maine Houses • Summer/Fall 2012 Edition Reservations: (207) 846-9131 • [email protected] • www.themainehouses.com Maine Farm House is the first house Directions to on the right, The Maine Country When you House is next, and The Maine The Maine House is the third house on the arrive Houses right. The Maine MountainView House is located on the left side of Welcome to The Maine Houses! Route 26, just past the Lake Road The purpose of these self-service turnoff for The Maine House and From Boston/Providence guest houses is to: The Maine MountainView House. I-95 North to Maine Turnpike, North • provide the ideal group facility to Exit 63-Gray (formerly Driving times from • create a comfortable and Exit 11-Gray). Take Route 26 North major cities informal environment towards Bryant Pond/Bethel for Boston ................................ 3 hours • offer the experience of new 42 miles. Pass through Norway Providence .......................... 4 hours places and activities in the and South Paris to Bryant Pond. Hartford ............................. 5 hours mountains of western Maine In Bryant Pond, Route 26 makes a Portsmouth......................... 2 hours • allow guests to spend time sharp turn to the right by the Post New York City ..................... 7 hours relaxing with members of the Office at the flashing yellow light. Philadelphia ........................ 8 hours group Immediately after this turn, you North Conway ......................1 hour • offer a way to enjoy, will see a large Victorian house Portland ........................... 1.5 hours promote and protect the on the right. This is The Maine environment in and around MountainView House, 2 Main The Maine Houses Street. You’ll also see a green and Ideal for white sign with The Maine Houses Each of the four Maine Houses logo and directions to the other groups from are set up to run smoothly without houses. To proceed to The Maine a live-in manager or owner. This House and The Maine Farm House, 4 to 94 allows for our flexible check-in and take your first left and cross over check-out times if we do not have back-to-back groups. The Maine the railroad tracks, go straight on • Large guest houses
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