Area Attractions

Skowhegan, Maine, an historic town located in the heart of central Maine, sits on the beautiful Kennebec River, an hour and a half drive north from Portland, and an hour’s drive south of Bangor. Central Maine offers an idyllic setting in July and August, with endless opportunities for exploring the Maine wilderness and countryside. Bangor International Airport and Portland Jetport service the central Maine area.

Special Event:  River Fest 2012 in Skowhegan.  July 27 – August 5.  Tentative opening schedule:

Friday, July 27 Wesserrunsett Arts Council Art Walk Downtown Skowhegan

Saturday, July 28 Maine Grain Alliance Artisan Bread Fair Skowhegan Fairgrounds

Sunday, July 29 Chamber of Commerce Motorcycle Ride-In

 

 

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Airports Servicing Skowhegan Area

• Portland Jetport, Portland, ME, an hour and a half south of Skowhegan
• Bangor International Airport, Bangor ME, one hour north of Skowhegan

Motels in Skowhegan
• Belmont Motel – 273 Madison Ave, Skowhegan 1-800-235-6669
• Breezy Acres Motel – Waterville Rd, Skowhegan 207-474-2703
• Colony House Inn – Lake Wesserunsett, Skowhegan 207-474-6599 (10 min. drive)
• Kyes Motel – West Front Street, Skowhegan 1-800-981-1355
• Towne Motel – 248 Madison Ave, Skowhegan 207-474-5151
• Stone Wall Farm & Gardens – 4-5 miles from downtown Skowhegan, 207-474-8465

Motels in Waterville – 30 minutes from Skowhegan
• Best Western – Main St., Waterville 207- 873-3335.
• Comfort Inn & Suites – 322 Main St, Waterville 207-873-2777
• Hampton Inn – 425 Kennedy Memorial Dr,. Waterville 207-873-0400
• Holiday Inn – 375 Upper Main St, Waterville 1-800-785-0111
• Canaan Motel – Route 2, Canaan 207-474-3600
• The Brewster Inn  37 Zion Hill Road, Dexter, Maine 04930

Bed & Breakfasts
• Helen’s B & B – Madison Ave, Skowhegan 207-474-0066
• Mountains View B & B – Skowhegan 207-858-0946

Camping Areas
Skowhegan-Canaan KOA – Route 2, Canaan 207-474-2858
Skowhegan State Fairgrounds.  Information: tessa@heartofmaine.org.