The Kennebec Explorer 2014 Visitor's Guide to Maine's Kennebec Valley | Page 4

Points of Interest in the Kennebec Valley Cities and Towns of the Maine’s Kennebec Valley Maine’s Kennebec Valley region includes Kennebec County, home to Maine’s state capital at Augusta, central Maine’s shimmering lakes and lush rolling agricultural hills, it then heads north to the mountains of Somerset County — following the Kennebec River to its origin at Moosehead Lake and west to Jackman, ending at the Canadian border. Old Fort Western, built in 1754, served as a staging point for Benedict Arnold’s ill-fated march to capture Québec. Drive through Bingham and see the historic clapboard homes of the 19th- and 20th-century lumber barons. Travel by boat from Rockwood to collect hornstone flint from the 700 ft. cliffs of Mt. Kineo , like the Native Americans did for centuries. Visit Lakewood Theatre in Madison — the oldest continuously operating summer theater in the U.S. Take in the fresco murals at the South Solon Meeting House, a surprising treat set in a venerable American structure. Enjoy a crisp autumn day boating on Wyman Lake or biking along the Welcome to the Kennebec EXPLORER. Amaze the kids with a visit to the Skowhegan Indian , the largest sculpture of an American Indian in the world. Whether you are looking for the adrenaline-pumping thrills of our whitewater rafting, a night of white tablecloth dining or something somewhere in between, we’ll help you find your ideal Kennebec Valley vacation. Solon-Bingham Rail Trail b reathing in the mountain air. Visit one of the finest waterfalls in New England and the tallest single drop in the state of Maine, Moxie Falls , which is easily accessed just off Route 201 near The Forks . Every page of this guide is designed to inspire you to explore Maine’s Kennebec Valley. Each picture and paragraph asks you to seek out and find places here that speak to you. During 2014 we’ll also be introducing you to a new website featuring better, and more, searchable event and local business tools. Look for recommendations and ideas for ways to spend your days on Facebook. And, we really love how Pinterest shows off our best side. Look for us on YouTube and Twitter as well. After all that, I hope to find you on the trail. The Kennebec Explorer [email protected] 2 Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheKennebecExplorer