Our Area

The Bethel area is Maine's premier four-season recreational destination, located in western Maine, in the Androscoggin River valley, and the Mahoosuc Mountains. This is a place to relax and enjoy a palette of lodging options as well as many holistic healing therapies.  Or experience a wide variety of outdoor pursuits...something for every age and ability!  We have A to Z:  apple picking, bicycling, canoeing or kayaking, dogsledding, eating, fishing, golfing, hiking, ice skating, jogging, lobster, moose watching and scenic drives, nature walks, outdoor fun, photography, quarries, rockhounding, skiing and riding, snowmobiling, shopping, triathlon, visiting, White Mountain National Forest, waterfalls, x-c skiing and snowshoeing, yoga.  So zip up your bags and come to visit!

Any time of the year, your Maine vacation should include a visit to Bethel, Maine's most beautiful mountain village.

Happy March from the Bethel area! There is much to do -- whatever your preference! With the recent snowfall and the warmer temps, skiing is great -- Sunday River Resort, Mt. Abram Resort, and Black Mountain of Maine are all open offering terrain for all skiing abilities. Incredible events are planned for every March weekend at the resorts!  Nordic skiing and snowshoeing are plentiful at the Bethel Nordic Ski Center, Carter's XC Ski Center, and Sunday River XC Ski Center, all offering lessons as well!  If you'd prefer a guided snowshoe or Nordic ski as part of your vacation, Mahoosuc Guide Service offers guided trips -- including its legendary one or multi-day dogsledding expeditions! Snowmobile outfitters can take you on a guided trip.

Want to stay inside? We have coffee shops, delis, restaurants, and pubs aplenty; unique shops offering treasures from near and far, spas and holistic therapies for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation; Casablanca Cinema 4, Big Adventure Center, and more.

Although the Bethel WinterFest is officially over, great memories reside on the website.  Check it out.

Click here to request a free vacation planner / area guidebook and you'll be entered into our contest -- a chance to win a 2-night stay in the Bethel area!

All the comforts.  None of the crowds.