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Greetings From the
Winthrop Lakes
Real Summertime Adventure in the Heart of Vacationland
Cobbosseecontee, or Cobbessee, as it is often called, is one of
the best bass lakes in all of the Northeast, with plenty of “Maine’s
largest” lingering just beneath its surface. It also sports the state’s
only working inland lighthouse. The magic of this corner of the
Kennebec Valley lies in its lakes. Gorgeous stretches of clean,
pure, wonderful water. They are a real crowd pleaser. In addition
to Cobbosseecontee, you’ll find Androscoggin, Annabessacook
and Maranacook; havens for boating, kayaking, canoeing,
fishing or swimming. C’mon, welcoming waters await.
A Quick Climb to Survey Our Entire Area
Don’t forget to take the opportunity to make the short hike up the
Mt. Pisgah trail to climb the 60-foot historic fire tower. You’ll be
rewarded with breathtaking views of the region. Hikers here will
appreciate the good work of the Kennebec Land Trust, which has,
through years of work, put together access to some of the most
beautiful and unspoiled hiking spots. Check them out.
Our Brand of Fun is Meant for Kids of All Ages, Too
All summer long the Norcross Point Concert Series will delight
visitors with an easy afternoon of entertainment. Or spend
Independence Day on our shores and then enjoy Winthrop’s
Annual Fourth of July Fireworks on Lake Maranacook.
Small, and proud of it, Monmouth packs a punch in a number
of ways. Located just outside of Augusta on Route 202, a trip
up Main Street shows off its best features. You’ll immediately
be taken with Cumston Hall, the cultural center of the area,
with its 250-seat opera house, a library and Maine’s official
Shakespearean Theatre.
Up the street you’ll also find The Monmouth Museum; it actively
documents 19th-century farm living. Come summer, the annual
Monmouth Fair has all the makings of an honest-to-goodness
down-home fair. But if you go, be careful, or you might just find
yourself getting pulled into the skillet toss.
Summer Fun for Generations of Kids
These shores also serve as the backdrop for many of the
Maine summer camps filling summers with smiles, activity
and laughter. Our region offers some of the finest and most
well-established camp experiences in the country and
even the world.
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