Points of Interest in Mid-Maine
* Denotes Chamber Member

* Colby College Museum of Art — Known for its American art collection, the art museum is open to the public at no charge. Hours 10:00 to 4:30 Monday through Saturday. (207) 872-3936.

Redington Museum and Apothecary — Museum offers a local historical collection of furniture, Civil War and Indian relics, children s room, period rooms, and a 19th century apothecary. Located at 62 Silver Street in Waterville. (207) 872-9439.

* L.C. Bates Museum — Located on the 2,400-acre Good Will-Hinckley Campus in Hinckley on Route 201. Open April 15 through November from 10:00 to 4:30 Wednesday through Saturday, and from 1:00 to 4:30 on Sunday. Children's Saturday Morning Workshops available. (207) 453-4894.

* Railroad Square Cinema — Showing a variety of alternative and foreign films, Railroad Square Cinema offers movies for all tastes and ages. (207) 873-6526.

* Alfond Youth Center — The Youth Center offers pools, gym, climbing wall, club athletics, computer lab, teen center, and Eva's Place Café. Located on North Street in Waterville. (207) 873-0684

Fort Halifax Fort and Park — Built in 1754, Fort Halifax is the oldest fort in the United States. Visitors may bring picnics, play in the large field area, and fish along the Kennebec River. Located on Bay Street in Winslow

Blueberry Hill — Located in Belgrade, provides a scenic look of the Belgrade Lakes Chain.

Locomotive 470 — Located in Waterville at the Maine Central Railroad Yard on College Avenue.

Lombard Tractor — Displayed on Front Street in Waterville.

Waterville Two-Cent Bridge — Built in 1903, this bridge was the first to connect the river-divided communities of Waterville and Winslow. This structural rarity stands high above Ticonic Falls on the Kennebec River.

Inside-Out Playground — Located in The Center at 93 Main Street in Waterville. Playground hours are 9:30 to 5:00 Monday - Thursday, open Friday 9:30 to 7:00. All children must have parent or babysitter present. (207) 877-8747.

Benton Family Fun Park — The fun park offers go-karts, mini golf, ice cream, arcade, and NASCAR racing collectibles. Located at 271 Benton Neck Road, Route 139 in Benton. (207) 453-7933.

* Gifford's Famous Ice Cream — Offers homemade ice cream, miniature golf, and batting cages. Located at 170 Silver Street in Waterville. (207) 872-6631.

* North Street Playground, Pool and Water Slide — Located on North Street in Waterville. The pool is open from 1:00 to 4:30 daily, also open evenings on Tuesday, Wednesday.Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00.

Unity Raceway — Located on Route 139 in Unity. (207) 948-5232.

* Whitewater Rafting — Experience Class IV and V rapids on the Kennebec River. Contact * Magic Falls Rafting Company at 1-800-207-RAFT or North Country Rivers at 1-800-348-8871.

Mail Boat Rides — Ride along with the Belgrade Lakes postmaster as mail is delivered via mail boat. (207) 495-2213 or 1-800-696-6329.

Walking Trails — Located off Cool Street in Waterville, Front Street in Winslow, West River Road in Waterville, Colby College in Waterville. (207) 873-3315. Click here for walking trail maps.

History and outdoor buffs will enjoy an individual or group tour of * Good Will-Hinckley Homes for Boys and Girls. Founded in 1889, the landmark 2,450-acre campus features the L.C. Bates Museum with Arboretum & Forest Walking Trails; Moody Memorial Chapel; Good Will Farm; a Carnegie Library; and Margaret Chase Smith Gallery. FMI: gwh.org or (207)238-4280.

* Waterville Country Club — 18-hole golf course located on the Country Club Road in Waterville. (207) 465-2838.

Belgrade Lakes Golf Club — 18-hole golf course located in the Belgrade Lakes region. (207) 495-4653 or visit www.BelgradeLakesGolf.com.

* Natanis Golf Course — 27-hole golf course located in Vassalboro. (207) 621-3561.

Pine Ridge Golf Course — 9-hole golf course located on the West River Road in Waterville. (207) 873-0474.

• Waterville Opera House — A magnificent turn-of-the-century theater located in the historic Waterville City Hall building in Downtown Waterville. The Opera House offers a variety of arts presentations. (207) 873-7000.

Field of Dreams Park — Offers walking trails, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields, playground, and swimming access. Located on Rt. 202 in Unity.

Berry Picking — Beaudoin Farms in Clinton (207) 426-8131; Underwood Farm in Benton (207) 453-6800

Apple Orchards — Enjoy apple picking, fresh cider, and homemade goods at various orchards in Mid-Maine. Lemieux's Orchards (207) 873-4354; Brown's Orchards (207) 923-3529; Manter's Orchards (207) 872-6078; The Apple Farm (207) 453-7656.

Water Access — Swimming, Boating, Fishing, Canoeing, Kayaking:
Lake Winnecook in Unity, China Lake in China, Webber Pond in Vassalboro, Kennebec and Sebasticook Rivers running through Mid-Maine, North Pond, East Pond, Great Pond, Salmon Lake, McGrath Pond and Messalonskee Lake in the Belgrade Lakes Region. Each has boat launch access. Call (207) 873-3315 for more information.

Campgrounds/Cottages/Bed & Breakfasts — • Pleasant Street Inn (207)680-2515; • Alden Camps (207) 465-7703; • Belgrade Lakes Resources (207) 873-1772; • Cabins at China Lake (207) 968-2581; • Belgrade Vacation Rentals (207) 465-7007; Pressey House Bed and Breakfast (207) 465-3500; Skowhegan-Canaan KOA Campground (207) 474-2858; Countryside Campground (207) 873-4603; Green Valley Campground (207) 923-3000; Unity Marina Campground (207) 948-6253

February Fairfield Chocolate Festival Winter Carnival, Belgrade Vassalboro Fire Dept. Ice Fishing Derby, Vassalboro Ice Fishing Derby on Belgrade Lakes Portland String Quartet at Colby College, Waterville	August Taste of Greater Waterville, Waterville Winslow Blueberry Festival Fairfield Fun Days Weekend New England Music Camp Concerts, Sidney
March Maine Maple Sunday at various mid-Maine towns Colby College Symphony Orchestra, Waterville
April Waterville Humane Society's Cat's Meow 50's Sockhop Collegium Musicum Concert at Colby College, Waterville MMCC's Annual Awards Dinner, Waterville	September Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair Common Ground Country Fair, Unity Franco-American Festival, Waterville
May Memorial Day Parade, Albion Memorial Day Parade, Unity Memorial Day Parade, Waterville Memorial Day Parade, Oakland Family Health Fair, Fairfield Pet-a-thon Animal Walk, Waterville Orchestral & Choral Concert at Colby College, Waterville	October Oktoberfest, Belgrade Lakes Harvest Fest, Waterville Morning Sentinel's Cooking Show, Waterville Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate Super Raffle Dinner, Waterville Waterville Humane Society's Craft Fair, Waterville Colby College Orchestra Concert, Waterville
June Voice of the Kennebec Festival, Waterville Northeast Labs/Chamber Golf Classic, Waterville Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival, Sidney Sebasticook Riding Club Horse Show, Clinton New England Music Camp Concerts, Sidney	November Waterville Main Street's Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, Waterville Riverside Fire Station Hunter's Breakfast, Vassalboro Collegium Musicum Concert at Colby College, Waterville
July Albion Firemen's Field Day and Chicken Barbecue Winslow 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Belgrade 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Lion's Fun Festival, Oakland Maine International Film Festival, Waterville Waterville Intown Arts Festival Art Festival, Waterville Antique Boat Show, Belgrade New England Music Camp Concerts, Sidney Fiddler's Convention, Littlefield's Farm, East Benton Open Farm Days, Hinckley Bossov Ballet Theater, Waterville Missoula Children's Theater, Waterville	December Christmas Stroll, Belgrade Lakes Kringleville, Waterville Christmas Tree Lighting, Fairfield Festival of Trees, Hinckley Colby College's Festival of Carols and Lights, Waterville
	For more specific information on Annual Events, please contact the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. (207) 873-3315 or info@midmainechamber.com

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Discover the Kennebec Valley - Moose River Valley Region

Now you can visit the great outdoors at home with "Discover the Kennebec Valley –Moose River Valley." In this virtual guidebook, we bring you up-to-date information on attractions, recreation, hunting and fishing, cottages and campgrounds, historic sites, events, and much more. Hey, if it looks this good on your screen, try discovering the real thing!

Libraries:	Information	Volumes
Albion Elementary School	437-2616	2,500
Clinton Public Library	426-8686	12,000
Miller Library (Colby College)	872-3444	500,000
Lawrence Library (Fairfield)	453-6867	27,000
Oakland Public Library	465-7533	17,000
Thomas College Library	873-0771	25,000
Unity College Library	948-3131	45,000
Vassalboro Public Library	923-3233	18,000
Waterville Public Library	872-5433	95,000
Winslow Public Library	872-1978	35,000

Music:
• Colby Community Symphony
• Gould Band Shell - Colby College
• New England Music Camp

Historic Sites:
Bovee House – Summit Street, Fairfield
Brown Memorial Library – Railroad Street, Clinton
Chandler House – Belgrade Lakes
City Hall/Waterville Opera House – Front Street, Waterville
Cotton-Smith House – High Street, Fairfield
First Baptist Church – Elm Street, Waterville
Fort Halifax – Bay Street, Winslow
Gerald Hotel (Northern Mattress) – Main Street, Fairfield
Lawry Brothers Funeral Home (Keyes House) – Main Street, Fairfield
Locomotive 470 – College Avenue, Waterville
Lombard House – Elm Street, Waterville
Lombard Tractor – Front Street, Waterville
Memorial Hall (Grand Army of the Republic Building) – Church Street, Oakland
Oakland Area Historical Society Museum (McCartney House) – Oakland
Oakland Public Library (Carnegie Library) – Church Street, Oakland
Old Post Office (home of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce) – Post Office Square, Waterville
Pressey House (Octagonal House) – Summer Street, Oakland
Professional Building – 177-179 Main Street, Waterville
Stone House (One stone from each Maine county) – Rt 11, Belgrade
Two Cent Bridge – Front St., Waterville to Benton Ave., Winslow (Crosses Kennebec River)
Unity Historical Society – Depot Street, Unity
Universalist Unitarian Church – Silver & Elm Streets, Waterville
Waterville Public Library (Carnegie Library) – Elm Street, Waterville