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Discover the magic of the Lakes Region. We are a four-season destination with
something for everyone. Enjoy water sports in the spring and summer, snow and
ice sports in the winter and beautiful foliage in the fall. In any season, the Greater
Bridgton Lakes Region area offers you the facilities to enjoy a myriad of recreational
opportunities.
If you are looking for a relaxing retreat, you've come to the right place. The air is
clean, the water pure, the woods inspiring, the sights breathtaking and the night sky
bright with millions of stars. Whether you choose to vacation, work, or move to the
Lakes Region, you'll be happy you did.
In addition to the beauty of our area, it's the communities that really make it special.
The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region consists of thirteen villages and small towns. Each
community is host to many annual events that are fun for the whole family. Unique
small businesses, a vibrant artistic community and a diverse group of people combine
to make it a place where you will want to stay-for a week, a year or a lifetime. Shop in our
antique and specialty shops, indulge in our restaurants' cuisines ranging from different
ethnic specialties to boat accessible dining, and sleep in our accommodations designed
to meet every need from campgrounds and family resorts to small motels, quaint bed
and breakfasts, and quiet cabin settings.
The Lakes Region offers a high quality of life. Visitors to our area have come for
generations to enjoy a recreational haven during any season, creating memories that
last a lifetime.
Welcome to Biddeford, and experience a relaxed lifestyle where you'll find friendly, Maine
folks. Located across the River from Saco, Biddeford boasts a long and beautiful coastline.
It is composed of three villages; Biddeford Pool, Hills Beach, and Fortune Rocks. Recreation
opportunities are endless, as well as a great variety of restaurants and specialty shops like
DAD's Smoke Shop, Biddeford's largest and most complete smoke shop, offering a wide
array of cigars, pipes, cigarettes and pipe tobacco as well as a comfortable environment.
Relax in leather chairs or surf the web, while savering your favorite cigar or pipe. Owner
Dan is a lifelong biker and enthusiast!
Biddeford has numerous beaches and boating opportunities located along the coast.
Nine parks, including playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts, hiking trails, and nature
trails with outstanding hiking and/or bird watching opportunities. Our many restaurants
are second to none and the affordable accommodations will help to make your stay a
memorable experience.
Around Portland and just off the highway you'll find many cities and towns worth a ride
through. To the west of Portland is Westbrook, a great little city with a lot of character and
home to several fine hotels, like Super 8, and wonderful restaurants. Continue west to
Gorham and find yourself in a rural Maine town with a great destination, Reynold's Honda
& Motorsports on Route 202. Also, to the north of Portland just off the Maine Turnpike,
you'll find L/A! Lewiston and Auburn are located just across the river from each other and
make up a thriving commercial area. Auburn is where you'll find the best burgers in the
state located at Roy's All Steak Hamburgers. Be sure to stop, you'll be glad you did.
Freeport was incorporated in 1779, and known as the "birthplace of Maine." Historic homes
and farms are the charm of village life here. Points of interest include the Harrington House,
home of the Historical Society, and Pettingill Farm, a 19th century saltwater farm.
The town boasts many big-name retail outlet stores where a bargain is sure to be
found. Take a break from shopping, and grab a quick lunch from a street corner vendor,
enjoy a cappuccino at the coffee shop or cool off with an ice cream. Quaint bistros and fine
restaurants, complete this picture perfect evening.
Not far outside Freeport village is a wonder of sights and sounds to explore and enjoy.
South Freeport offers a picture-postcard view of a working harbor with seafood restaurants.
Also close by are Wolf's Neck Woods State Park and Mast Landing Sanctuary, open daily for
nature walks. Winslow Park hosts a beach on Casco Bay and an area for oceanfront camping.
Call our recommended B&Bs below for special biker accommodations.
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