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W E S T E R N M A I N E / SEBAGO, NAPLES & BRIDGTON

Sebago Lake State Park, sprawls on 1400 acres, that is a prime destination for hiking, camping, swimming, boating and casual summer time fun. On the northwest shore of Sebago Lake, you’ll find the town of Naples that connects to Long Lake which stretches north for 11 miles. With the Songo Lock connecting these two lakes, it gives access to over 40 miles for boating. Picturesque Naples has abundant land and water activities to offer and is the must-see area for sightseeing and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Come discover the many options for walking, hiking, camping, biking, boating, snowmobiling and so much more. We are the picture-perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Naples offers plenty of great eating establishments, shops, a Mississippi paddle boat, festivals and one of the best Fourth of July fireworks shows. Enjoy a lake cruise, fly above in a seaplane or just sit on a bench by the lakes to enjoy your lunch. Come check us out, stay the day, stay a while. You’re going to love it here, just wait and see. Bridgton is surrounded by lakes and rolling hills and is a haven for outdoor recreation. Long Lake, Highland Lake and Moose Pond are well known stops for boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and other water sports. You’ll find plenty of public beaches and public access to these Maine treasures. If hiking is your interest, take a jaunt to the top of Pleasant Mountain where you’ll get a choice view of the natural beauty of the surrounding area. You’ll enjoy a stroll downtown where you’ll find gift shops, antique and craft stores, restaurants and specialty shops. 50

Walk through Pondicherry Park, a 66acre nature preserve in the center of town. The wood chipped pathway leads you deep into the park where there are signs of beaver, deer, mink, woodpeckers, and spotted salamanders. Most Unusual: The Rufus Porter Museum celebrates the life and times or a remarkably creative American genius who worked throughout Maine, New England, and beyond. Rufus Porter (1792- 1884) was a painter well-known for his landscape murals and miniature portraits but he was so much more than a painter. He was an inventor, writer and teacher as well. There is a gift shop on site. Local Favorites: Bridgton is home to 1 of the 7 drive-in theaters still in operation in Maine. Bridgton Twin Drive-In has two screens with first run movies and a Retro Tuesday night for old favorites. Hidden Gem: The Songo River Queen II, on Long Lake, is a Mississippi paddleboat replica.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

4min
pages 144-148

Chambers of Commerce

1min
pages 142-143

Fat Tire Biking

1min
page 141

Covered Bridges

1min
page 138

Camping

1min
pages 126-128

State Parks

1min
page 129

Scenic Byways

2min
pages 136-137

Retiring to Maine

1min
pages 120-125

Whale Watching Scenic Boat Tours

2min
pages 134-135

Rafting

3min
pages 130-131

Cannabis in Maine

1min
pages 116-119

Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries

1min
page 109

MAINE HIGHLANDS

1min
pages 92-93

Lobster Rolls

1min
page 108

CALENDAR OF EVENTS & FOOD FESTIVALS

10min
pages 95-103

AROOSTOOK COUNTY

2min
page 94

KENNEBEC & MOOSE RIVER VALLEYS

1min
pages 90-91

Lubec & Eastport

2min
pages 88-89

Mount Desert Island & Bar Harbor

1min
pages 84-85

Ellsworth

1min
page 83

Belfast & Beyond

2min
page 76

Lincolnville & Islesboro

1min
pages 74-75

Bangor

1min
page 82

Camden

1min
pages 72-73

BANGOR & ACADIA & DOWNEAST

2min
pages 80-81

Blue Hill Peninsula

1min
page 77

Rockland & Rockport

2min
pages 70-71

Wiscasset

1min
page 60

Bristol, New Harbor & Pemaquid

1min
page 67

Thomaston

1min
pages 68-69

Bath, Phippsburg, Georgetown, Woolwich

1min
pages 58-59

Boothbay Harbor

2min
pages 61-65

Damariscotta & Newcastle

1min
page 66

Harpswell & Bailey Island

1min
page 57

Brunswick

2min
page 56

Rangeley

1min
page 54

MIDCOAST

2min
page 55

Auburn & Lewiston

1min
pages 46-47

Sebago, Naples & Bridgton

2min
pages 50-51

Farmington

1min
page 53

Bethel

1min
page 52

Falmouth, Yarmouth, Freeport

4min
pages 42-45

South Portland & Cape Elizabeth

1min
page 32

Old Port

1min
pages 36-40

Portland

2min
pages 33-35

Scarborough

1min
pages 30-31

Kennebunks

1min
pages 18-19

Cornish

1min
page 26

Southern Maine Beaches

3min
pages 24-25

Ogunquit & Wells

1min
page 17

SOUTHERN MAINE

1min
page 14

GREATER PORTLAND & CASCO BAY

1min
pages 28-29

Town Index

5min
pages 9-13

Kittery & The Yorks

1min
page 16
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