Activities and experiences
Things to do across Maine
Our favorite places to ski, hike, paddle and explore, and how far each one is from a Birch Hollow rental. Filter by where you’re staying or what you want to do. Every link opens that organization’s own website.
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Photo: Ams100272, Public domain Skiing
Sunday River
Eight connected peaks in Newry, and one of the largest ski resorts in New England.
sundayriver.com↗- Location
- Newry, Western Maine
- Season
- Winter
- Nearest rentals
- The Riverside Retreat: 20 min
- Deer Trail Cabin: 35 min
- Oliver's Outlook: 40 min
- and 4 more
Photo: petersent, Public domain Skiing
Sugarloaf
The biggest ski mountain in Maine, with lift-served skiing above the treeline.
sugarloaf.com↗- Location
- Carrabassett Valley, Franklin County
- Season
- Winter
- Nearest rentals
- The Farmington House: 45 min
- The Record Room: 45 min
- The Blue Door: 45 min
- and 2 more
- Photo coming soon
Skiing
Black Mountain of Maine
Affordable downhill skiing in Rumford, plus Nordic ski and snowshoe trails that are free to use.
skiblackmountain.org↗- Location
- Rumford, Western Maine
- Season
- Winter
- Nearest rentals
- The Riverside Retreat: 14 min
- Deer Trail Cabin: 24 min
- Oliver's Outlook: 1 hr
Photo: Almtk, CC BY-SA 4.0 Skiing
Mt. Abram
A ski area in Greenwood, near Bethel, with glade skiing and a classic T-bar.
mtabram.com↗- Location
- Greenwood, Western Maine
- Season
- Winter
- Nearest rentals
- The Riverside Retreat: 21 min
- Oliver's Outlook: Under 30 min
- Deer Trail Cabin: 30 min
- Photo coming soon
Skiing
Titcomb Mountain
A nonprofit ski hill in Farmington, run by the Farmington Ski Club since 1939, with night skiing and Nordic trails.
titcombmountain.com↗- Location
- Farmington, Franklin County
- Season
- Winter
- Nearest rentals
- The Farmington House: 10 min
- The Record Room: 10 min
- The Blue Door: 10 min
- and 2 more
Photo: Stevage, CC BY-SA 3.0 Skiing
Pleasant Mountain
Skiing above Moose Pond in Bridgton since 1938. It was called Shawnee Peak from 1988 until 2022.
pleasantmountain.com↗- Location
- Bridgton, Western Maine
- Season
- Winter
- Nearest rentals
- Oliver's Outlook: 30 min
- Photo coming soon
Skiing
Lost Valley
A learn-to-ski mountain in Auburn, with night skiing on weekday evenings.
lostvalleyski.com↗- Location
- Auburn, Lewiston-Auburn
- Season
- Winter
- Nearest rentals
- Oliver's Outlook: 30 min
Photo: Tim Pierce, Public domain Parks and hiking
Maine State Parks
Beaches, camping and day use across the state, including Mount Blue State Park near Farmington.
maine.gov↗- Location
- Statewide
- Season
- Year-round
Photo: Paul VanDerWerf, CC BY 2.0 Parks and hiking
Maine Trail Finder
Search hiking, biking and paddling trails by town before you head out.
mainetrailfinder.com↗- Location
- Statewide
- Season
- Year-round
Photo: Ernest McGray, Jr., CC BY-SA 2.0 Parks and hiking
Western Foothills Land Trust
Looks after Roberts Farm and other trails around Norway.
wfltmaine.org↗- Location
- Norway, Oxford Hills
- Season
- Year-round
- Nearest rentals
- Oliver's Outlook: 10 min
Photo: Ken Gallager, CC BY-SA 3.0 Parks and hiking
Maine Appalachian Trail Club
Trail conditions and maps for the Appalachian Trail through Maine.
matc.org↗- Location
- Statewide
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
Photo: Plh1234us, CC BY-SA 3.0 Parks and hiking
Acadia National Park
Maine's national park on the coast, worth the drive for a day trip.
nps.gov↗- Location
- Mount Desert Island, Downeast and Acadia
- Season
- Year-round
Photo: U.S. National Archives, Public domain Snowmobiling and ATVs
Maine Snowmobile Association
Trail maps and local snowmobile clubs across Maine.
mesnow.com↗- Location
- Statewide
- Season
- Winter
- Nearest rentals
- Deer Trail Cabin: Onto Trail 37 from the property
- The Riverside Retreat: Half a mile to the Weston trail
- Photo coming soon
- Location
- Statewide
- Season
- Summer, Fall
- Nearest rentals
- Deer Trail Cabin: Onto Trail 37 from the property
Photo: Paul VanDerWerf, CC BY 2.0 Fishing
Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Fishing licenses, plus snowmobile and ATV registrations for visitors.
maine.gov↗- Location
- Statewide
- Season
- Year-round
Photo: Zendry423, CC BY-SA 4.0 Fairs
Fryeburg Fair
Maine's big fall agricultural fair, held in Fryeburg in early October.
fryeburgfair.org↗- Location
- Fryeburg, Western Maine
- Season
- Fall
- Nearest rentals
- Oliver's Outlook: 30 min
- Photo coming soon
Fairs
Oxford County Fair
An agricultural fair in Oxford every September, with livestock, woodsmen's events and a demolition derby.
oxfordcountyfair.com↗- Location
- Oxford, Oxford Hills
- Season
- Fall
- Nearest rentals
- Oliver's Outlook: 10 min
Photo: Hadleyjs, CC BY-SA 4.0 Entertainment
Oxford Plains Speedway
Short-track stock car racing in Oxford, and home of the Oxford 250.
oxfordplains.com↗- Location
- Oxford, Oxford Hills
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Nearest rentals
- Oliver's Outlook: 15 min
Photo: Toohool, CC0 - Location
- Oxford, Oxford Hills
- Season
- Year-round
- Nearest rentals
- Oliver's Outlook: 20 min
Photo: Colby College Communications, CC0 Arts and culture
Colby College Museum of Art
An art museum on the Colby College campus in Waterville.
colby.edu↗- Location
- Waterville, Kennebec Valley
- Season
- Year-round
- Nearest rentals
- The Colby Apartment: 7 min to campus
Photo: Paul VanDerWerf, CC BY 2.0 Trip planning
Visit Maine
Maine's official tourism site, with events, road trips and seasonal guides.
visitmaine.com↗- Location
- Statewide
- Season
- Year-round
Photo: U.S. National Archives, Public domain Trip planning
Maine Lakes and Mountains
Ideas for the western lakes and mountains, where many of our rentals are.
mainelakesandmountains.com↗- Location
- Western Maine
- Season
- Year-round
Photo: Dirk Ingo Franke, CC BY 3.0 Trip planning
Visit Portland
Portland's visitor guide: restaurants, breweries and the Old Port.
visitportland.com↗- Location
- Portland, Greater Portland
- Season
- Year-round
- Nearest rentals
- Oliver's Outlook: About 1 hr
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