Maine is so undiscovered when it comes to the places that bring you happiness and joy.
The territory of the Maine Lakes is one of the most attractive in the state.
Shady forests, clear waters, the richness of flora and fauna, and delicious food in the local restaurants make this place special and different from the rest of the towns with a country atmosphere.
Check for these appealing weekend ideas to go for in Poland, Maine.
Parks and Lakes
Poland Conservation Area
Start exploring Poland, Maine with the conservation areas, lakes, and wildlife.
The mountainous region offers you walking through the woodlands, relaxing sounds of birds by the lake.
You can even take your pet on a leash to get him to the wild nature for a while.
We put this destination first because it’s one of the best ways to escape the town fast.
Bragdon Hill Conservation Area
If you like the Poland Conservation Area, you will eagerly go to another one in the region.
Bragdon Hill cannot substitute the above-mentioned park, because this one has recently been created.
By following the new trails, you will manage to see the largest Hemlock trees, old stones, and rocks.
This place is especially good for winter sports like skiing and sliding.
Range Ponds State Park
You will find yourself amazed by the nature of this picturesque and off-the-beaten-track area.
The state park named Range Ponds will be the best place to come with your friends or family and have an active or passive rest.
Your kids are always supervised by lifeguards at the sandy beach in the park, so you can relax, sit back, and have some drinks.
Your husband can go fishing nearby, while sisters and parents go kayaking, boating, or swimming.
Old Camp Trail here is the best place to ski in winter.
Tripp Lake
Do you know that there’s an overnight summer camp for kids?
Tripp Lake offers a great opportunity to leave your kids supervised in the summer and get them involved in many fun activities.
Moreover, Range Ponds welcomes tourists to go for a row at a low price.
Delicious Food
Tripp Lake Pizzeria
Explore Tripp Lake Pizzeria for the most delicious Italian food in Poland, Maine.
It always smells so good and it always smells food.
Besides, the prices for all the positions on the menu are very attractive.
This place is somewhere you will like to go back again and again.
Cyndi’s Dockside
The tourists and locals come here when they are ready to spend average and high amounts of money on the most delicious seafood, soups, and sandwiches in town.
You can enjoy your meal indoor and outdoor with some picturesque nature views.
The menu list is not too long and the choice of dishes is rather limited, but this place is still good to have a fast lunch or dinner or enjoy some drinks outside.
Black Bear Cafe
The Irish pub in Poland where the atmosphere and the choice of drinks speak for themselves.
Have a glass of beer, and listen to a live band performance to feel the spirit of Ireland in Poland.
Shopping
The Poland House
We don’t know about all your preferences, but we can tell that this shopping area can meet almost all the requirements and satisfy most of the tastes.
From the candles and antique things to the model toy cars will make your day even if you are here just to observe.
Mayhan’s Antiques
Take your kids here to show how life was a few decades ago.
With all those joysticks, coin acceptors, arcade games, and projectors, a lot of funny stories will pop up on your mind as you explore the Mayhan’s.
Golf
Summit Springs
Every year, the tourists who arrive in Poland, are trying to get as much as possible from this city.
Indeed, this place has some hidden gems that only locals know about.
Summit Springs is considered the most fascinating course for golf players.
In case you are hesitating about the month of the year which is the best to come here, they recommend to choose spring and autumn.
The course then is just splendid.
Fairlawn Golf
Apart from playing golf, you often go for more at the golf course area.
If you want to get even happier and relax after the relaxing enough game on the 18-hole golf course, Fairlawn Golf and Country Club is one of such options.
Not only can you play golf here, but also become a part of the country club and take full advantage of it.
The grill, bar, clubhouse, and patio were organized in a way that is most appealing to guests.
History
Poland Spring Preservation Park
This is a stunning resort area where you can take a guided tour to learn all the secrets of the park.
The chapel on the territory is hosting wedding ceremonies, so you can make this historical spot your special place.
The spring water was proclaimed to have medicinal properties so a wooden bottling house was constructed right over the springs.
The kids will probably get bored here but the adults will find the place very informative and interesting.
Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village
Shaker library, Shaker Museum, workshops, classical music concerts – all of these are available at the territory of the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village.
This is the last Shaker community in New Gloucester which is not far from Poland welcomes you to come and see what they have to offer.
Many structures in the Shaker village date back to the 18th century and are home for numerous Shaker’s inventions like a circular saw blade, flat broom or paper seed envelope.
Local Shakers organize free of charge hiking tours to Maine woods and Sabbathday Lake.
These people live to the principle of giving hands to work and hearts to God.
It makes sense to think about it.
Poland Safety Overview
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Safety Index:
- OVERALL RISK: LOW
- TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: LOW
- PICKPOCKETS RISK: MEDIUM
- NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: LOW
- MUGGING RISK: LOW
- TERRORISM RISK: LOW
- SCAMS RISK: MEDIUM
- WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
Maine is a hidden gem when it comes to finding places that bring happiness and joy, with its beautiful lakes, forests, and delicious food.