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2009 The Greater Bridgton lakes region Area Guide Imagine Us in Any Season... Visit Us in All of Them! 2009 Area Guide Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce NobleBridgton’s PremierHouse Bed & Breakfast Inn Above Scenic Highland Lake Luxurious Guestrooms ~ Wicked-Good Breakfasts ~ Exceptional Hospitality Bottomless Cookie Jar ~ Jacuzzis & Fireplaces ~ Canoe & Snowshoes Rufus Porter Offering Specializing in Elopements Museum Cultural SHAWNEE PEAK OFFERING Lodging Heritage OPEN YEAR ROUND LODGING SKI & STAY Partner Series Discounts PARTNER PACKAGES Eighty-One Highland Road, Downtown Bridgton www.noblehousebb.com ~ [email protected] 888-237-4880 ~ 207-647-3733 2009 Area Guide Buying or Selling Real Estate in the Lakes Region? Lakefront • Vacation • Residential • Log Homes • Investment • Commercial Contact the Area Specialists At 207-647-5371 or 800-647-5371 Email: [email protected] AT THE LAKES RE/MAX At the Lakes is located at 171 Portland Road (Route 302) P.O. Box 160, Bridgton, ME 04009 Office: 207-647-5371 or 1-800-647-5371 Website: www.mainelakes.com Lake Lake Country Properties Country Vacation and Long Term Rentals Properties Contact us for a free brochure! or Visit our website at LCPrentals.com PO Box 160, Route 302 Portland Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 800-647-8093 or 207-647-8093 Email: [email protected] Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Discover the Magic How to Use This Guide of the Lakes Region! This guide, our recently updated website, and the two Chamber Information Centers are im- Visit the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region and portant assets for both visitors and residents. respond to the call of the wild, feel the breeze Our main office is located at 0 Portland on your face and watch the sunset from our Road in Bridgton with a satellite office at 9 mountain tops and beaches. Relax, unwind, Roosevelt Trail in Naples. The Chamber has grab hold of this experience and treasure beecherphoto.com represented the interests of the local business it forever. Let the dynamic landscape, New community since 19. Our members know England architecture, intriguing people and that by working together, we play a leading Beecher warm hospitality motivate you to have fun and role in improving the local business climate re-invigorate your life. With so much natural Joe and attracting visitors to the area. We are beauty surrounding you, it’s impossible not to © here to help you find reputable businesses to be inspired by this perfect getaway destination meet your every need. We have information during any season. page: on upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and the school systems. this Come explore the past, reconnect with nature and restore your soul. Whether you are in A calendar of events for 2009 is included on the mood for a stay in one of our B& Bs, cot- Photos pages 28 & 29. We hope you’ll take note of tages or motels, shopping, culture, outdoor our many events and activities and plan to adventure, scenic cruise, history or even real join us for any or all of them. You can also get estate--when you visit the Greater Bridgton up-to-the-minute information on what’s going in Lakes Region you’ll discover exceptional our region on by visiting our Chamber website places to indulge all your senses. The area is at www.mainelakeschamber.com. filled with rare charm, lovely old homes, quaint shops and galleries. We have wonderful cafés On pages 44 through 46 you will find a direc- and restaurants where you can relax between tory of Chamber members organized by their bouts of cultural activity and shopping. In area of service. Their listing will also direct you spring, summer and fall, this is a place for to the page or pages that include their ad. water sports, hiking, horseback riding, biking, hunting, leaf peeping, sampling local produce Finally, we are pleased to partner with Lakes and more. In winter, come enjoy a myriad of Environmental Association to bring you the ice and snow sports. regional map on pages 24 & 25. This newly revised map has been expanded to include In addition to the beauty of our area, it’s the the entire Lakes Region and is both easy to communities that really make it special. The read and accurate. Greater Bridgton Lakes Region consists of thirteen quaint towns and villages. Each hosts We hope you’ll find our 2009 Greater Bridg- annual events filled with fun and exciting things ton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce to do for the whole family. From its earliest Guide a useful tool, whether you’re visiting days, residents of the area have valued the the region or live here year round. Be sure to need to build community bonds and promote visit either or both of the Chamber Information citizen involvement. Today we have a strong Centers if you need further details or want to social infrastructure formed around everything fine tune your search. You can also reach us from the arts and downtown beautification to by phone at 207-67-7 in Bridgton and recreation and economic development. at 07-69-0 n Naples. With so much to do and see in and around the The 009 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Lakes Region, you might need help planning Area Guide is one piece of a multi-faceted your day or stay. You’ll be surprised at what commitment to provide locals and tourists the you find nestled between Sebago Lake and best information available. We work to meet the Saco River. The options are endless and this goal by hosting our Bridgton Information no matter what you choose to do, it will be Center six days per week all year, and seven done in a gorgeous setting. You can learn more in the summer. This schedule speaks to the and get up-to-the minute information by visiting community’s commitment to you, the visitor. We our website at www.mainelakeschamber.com. Serving the towns of Bridgton, Brownfield, staff the center with staff and volunteers who Each of the thirteen towns of the Lakes Region Casco, Denmark, Fryeburg, Harrison, like working with you; are knowledgeable; are Lovell, Naples, Raymond, Sebago, Stow, our Chamber serves is unique in what it has to Sweden, Waterford problem-solvers and offer years of experience. offer, and we also encourage you to visit their We send out regular communications through This is the official publication of the individual websites when available. email, press releases, and regular mail to Greater Bridgton Lakes Region respond to requests from visitors. The Greater Chamber of Commerce Activities, spectacular scenery, history, culture Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce 0 Portland Road, P.O. Box 6 and entertainment--there are so many reasons Area Guide is that extra piece that allows you Bridgton, Maine 0009 to visit. to know us through pictures, words and infor- 07-67-7 • Fax: 07-67-87 mation. We thank you for visiting and hope www.mainelakeschamber.com you will return again and again! e-mail: [email protected] 2009 Area Guide Healthy, Beautiful Smiles . For Life! The Mountain View Dentistry Team 6 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce www.beecherphoto.com Beecher Joe © Photo: Table of Contents Discover the Magic of the Lakes Region! .......... 009 Lakes Brew Fest .................................... 8 Live, Work, Learn & Play in the Lakes Region .... 9- Greater Bridgton Lakes Region by the Numbers Accommodations .......................................... Country Inns and B&Bs .................................. 6-8 Cottages/Homes ........................................... 8-0 Campgrounds ............................................... 0 Home Owner Supplies & Services ................... 0- Health Care ................................................. -7 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Area Map ........ & Calendar of Events ........................................ 8&9 The Outdoors ............................................... 0- Boat Launches............................................... Insurance/Real Estate .................................... - Professional Services ..................................... -7 009 Maine Blues Festival ............................. 6 Specialty Shops ............................................ 7-0 Restaurants & Specialty Food Shops ................ 0- Weddings .................................................... Entertainment/Cultural ................................... - Advertiser & Member Directory ....................... -6 Cover photo montage: © Ethan McNerney [email protected] 7 2009 Area Guide 2009 Lakes Brew Fest September 26th 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Point Sebago Resort, Casco For tickets: 207-647-3472 or visit our website www.beecherphoto.com © www.LakesBrewFest.com Waterfront Dining Indoors & Out • 14 boat slips • Outdoor BBQ and picnic area • Summer reggae bands • 200 year old post and beam pub • Six flat screen TVs • Open Year Round www.freedomcafeandpub.com Roosevelt Trail • Naples ME 04055 207-693-3700 8 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Live, Work, Learn & Play . Enjoy the Lakes Region in Every Way beecherphoto.com Beecher Joe © Photo: The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region About 4,900 year-round residents live in this sanctuaries, a heron rookery, Point Sebago Resort, 68 square mile town. Educational opportunities Sebago Lake State Park swimming area, senior consists of small communities, each abound from pre-school through Senior College. meals, horseback rides, historic museums, an active lending its own unique style to the Organizations include 4-H, Scouts, Rotary, Lions recreation program for all ages and playgrounds are Club, PTA, Easy Riders Snowmobile