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 In The Area  RECREATION & NEAR-BY ACCOMMODATIONS... We love Maine and want you to enjoy your visit to Vacationland! Please call if you’d like some recommendations of where to go and what to see. HIKE THE MOUNTAINS... Grafton Notch State Park is located on Route 26 between Newry and Upton, Maine, and offers opportunities for sightseeing, picnicking, and hiking on its 3,000 acres of beautiful natural terrain. Its about a 45 minute drive from the Barn. SWIM, CANOE, OR FISH in MAINE's LAKES... There are 33 pristine lakes and ponds in the area. Nearby Norway Lake offers some of the best swimming and loon watching anywhere! SMELL THE OCEAN AIR... Skip Southern Maine, if you want lobster traps, rocky shores, and nice beaches, the real deal is only an hour away. www.visitmaine.net/tourthecoast.htm HIT THE TOWN OF PORTLAND... Just an hour from the Barn, Portland is a charming and fun city. We are happy to recommend restaurants, bars, galleries, boat cruises, etc. www.portlandmaine.com  WICKED CLOSE BY... McLaughlin Gardens A formal garden, historic home and barn and lovely garden café located on Main Street in South Paris. http://www.mclaughlingarden.org  Perhams Gems and Minerals Visit the famous store or go to the source. They’ll let you dig in their quarries to find your own treasures! http://homepage.mac.com/rasprague/PegShop/perham.html  Historic Paris Hill Just a three mile walking loop from the Barn. www.hamlin.lib.me.us Village Farm- It’s a tradition to make a group outing for lobsters. Inn Town Motel |
