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Farmington
Farmington offers a quaint downtown with a wide choice of restaurants, gift shops, bookstores and a vibrant local Historical Society.
Nearby is the 85-acre Historic District housing with more than 100 Federal and Colonial Revival buildings that illustrate the growth of the community from the 1800s through the mid-20th century.
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A focal point for recreation in Farmington is the Whistle Stop Rail-Trail, a former railroad route, developed for shared usage by snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, hikers, and mountain bikers. The terrain is flat as it spans for 14 miles through small community centers, residential areas and wilderness habitats.
The University of Maine occupies much of the downtown area and has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Colleges 18 times since 1998. The Arts Institute of Western Maine and The Emery Community Arts Center, on the UMF campus, offer a year round schedule of arts and entertainment performances.
Local Favorites: The Farmington Fair has been around since 1840 with its barnyard animals and exhibition showcases honoring the traditions of Maine’s agricultural history. It runs for seven days during the third week of September. Meetinghouse Park has an historic Gazebo and veteran monuments and a veteran honor roll. It is a place to enjoy periodic evening entertainment or to let the kids and dogs run free.
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