Jennifer's Guidebook
Swimming & hiking
Range Ponds State park
26 State Park RdIt’s a great place for a few short hikes. $3 entry per adult and $1 for kids under 12.
124 locals recommend
Bradbury Mountain State Park
528 Hallowell RdIt’s a great place for a few short hikes. $3 entry per adult and $1 for kids under 12.
Androscoggin Riverlands State Park
Center Bridge RoadSkiing
Very fun small ski resort
Lost Valley
200 Lost Valley RdSunday River Resort
15 S Ridge RdBeach
Taylor Pond
Food scene
Gritty’s is our favorite local pub. It’s just a mile down the road. The chicken tender dinner is delicious! All their beer is brewed on site, with a few special guest brewers on tap.
23 locals recommend
Gritty McDuff's Auburn Brew Pub
68 Main StGritty’s is our favorite local pub. It’s just a mile down the road. The chicken tender dinner is delicious! All their beer is brewed on site, with a few special guest brewers on tap.
Delicious brews, casual atmosphere, and attached to a poutine restaurant!
12 locals recommend
Side by Each Brewing
1110 Minot AveDelicious brews, casual atmosphere, and attached to a poutine restaurant!
A mile and a half from your getaway, Baxter is a Maine must-have! Delicious brews and a casual atmosphere make for a fun afternoon out.
19 locals recommend
Baxter Brewing Company
130 Mill StA mile and a half from your getaway, Baxter is a Maine must-have! Delicious brews and a casual atmosphere make for a fun afternoon out.
Nu Brewery is a super fun stop! Shuffleboard, foosball, and delicious beer are center stage at this new brewery.
11 locals recommend
Nu Brewery
437 Lewiston RdNu Brewery is a super fun stop! Shuffleboard, foosball, and delicious beer are center stage at this new brewery.
Delicious Italian food just a mile and a half from your home away from home!
32 locals recommend
Davinci's Eatery
150 Mill StDelicious Italian food just a mile and a half from your home away from home!
SUCH GOOD DONUTS. They are a local staple, using Maine potatoes, and lots of local ingredients. Just 2 miles from your getaway.
The Holy Donut
848 Minot AveSUCH GOOD DONUTS. They are a local staple, using Maine potatoes, and lots of local ingredients. Just 2 miles from your getaway.
Brunswick is just 35 minutes away and offers great local shopping, beautiful views, amazing restaurants, and Bowdoin College.
56 locals recommend
Brunswick
Brunswick is just 35 minutes away and offers great local shopping, beautiful views, amazing restaurants, and Bowdoin College.
Great breakfast and coffee. Bagels sell out early on the weekends, FYI!
16 locals recommend
Forage Market
180 Lisbon StGreat breakfast and coffee. Bagels sell out early on the weekends, FYI!
Orchid
29 Lisbon StThis place is a great outdoor spot with covered seating, great food, and wonderful drinks!
39 locals recommend
Oxbow Beer Garden
420 Main StThis place is a great outdoor spot with covered seating, great food, and wonderful drinks!
Sightseeing
Portland is just a 40 minute drive down I95 and is a great day trip! Sightseeing, delicious seafood, and lots of history are waiting for you.
273 locals recommend
Portland
Portland is just a 40 minute drive down I95 and is a great day trip! Sightseeing, delicious seafood, and lots of history are waiting for you.
Androscoggin River
Shopping
Just 29 minutes away, Freeport has all the outlet shopping you need, including the original LL Bean! Delicious restaurants and good sightseeing round out this visit.
202 locals recommend
Freeport
Just 29 minutes away, Freeport has all the outlet shopping you need, including the original LL Bean! Delicious restaurants and good sightseeing round out this visit.