The Lakes Region

The Lakes Region of Maine is a real treat in any season. In summer, fresh water awaits you for boating, swimming or paddling a canoe across the beautiful crystal clear waters.

Spring offer some of the finest fishing of land-locked salmon as well as trout and bass. Biking and hiking are perfect ways to get a birds eye view of the expansive lakes that are surrounded by tree-covered mountains and hillsides. The maples, birches, and oaks surrounding the many lakes, rivers and streams turn to a dazzling blaze of color in Fall, framed between the bright blue water, rolling hills and lighter sky.

As for winter, choose your method of gliding across the frozen lakes on snowmobile, cross county skis or ice skates. Ice fishing is a treasured pastime, while downhill skiing is a favorite for thrill seekers at local ski areas like Shawnee Peak, which is mirrored by Moose Pond at its base.

This scenic area includes giant Sebago Lake, the second largest body of water in the state. The Abnaki Indians named this body of water Sebago, meaning "large open water". For a great lakeside campground, Point Sebago has everything you need on vacation including an 18-hole championship golf course. Long Lake is unique for its connection to Sebago Lake via the Songo River, through a unique lock system dating back to 1830 which is still navigable today and can be seen on a guided cruise aboard the Songo Queen paddleboat. The year round communities of this region are rich in history as well as attractions. The Jones Museum in Sebago is the only devoted  collection of glass and ceramics in the country. Other fascinating  tours include the Naples Historical Society, the 1793 Shaker community located in New Gloucester and the Poland Spring bottling plant. Kezar Lake, the Androscoggin and Saco rivers each have special qualities to enjoy along their shores.

Visitors can enjoy the natural resources in preserves like Sebago Lake State Park and the White Mountain National Forest. Lodging in this vacation paradise will suit all styles from camping to lovely inns and resorts. The plentiful Lakes Region of Maine offers something for everyone, from outdoor sporting to fine dining and shopping artisan craft boutiques.

FEATURED LAKES REGION PROPERTIES

Point Sebago Golf Resort - Casco, Sebago Lake 775 Acre resort with one mile of sandy beaches on pristine Sebago Lake. 18-hole championship golf course recognized as one of the best by Golf Digest. Marina, boat rentals, sports center, 6 tennis courts, Lakeview Restaurant, fishing, Spring & Fall Getaways - golf packages, Pirates of Sebago, Murder Mystery & family weekends. Summer long: Free children's programs, nightly entertainment, family fun. Resort Cottage Lodging, RV & camping options. Only 2.5 hrs from Boston. "#1 Family Friendly Resort in the Northeast" - Woman's Day Magazine.  261 Point Sebago Road, Casco, Maine 207-655-3821

Poland Springs Inn - Poland Springs Stress Free Zone! There is an extraordinary sign at the entrance of the Poland Spring Inns of Maine. Stress Free starts with the lowest resort rates in the world! Stress Free means no tipping! Stress Free means the nicest people you will ever meet. Donald Ross 18 hole golf course, Wimbledon style tennis courts, gigantic pool, Broadway shows, orchestra under the stars, and More! Join us you'll be glad you did! 543 Maine Street, Poland Spring, Maine 207-998-4351

White Pines Inn - Windham/Raymond Clean, comfortable, quaint and safe accommodations for a worry-free stay in the Sebago Lake Region of Maine. Conveniently located on U.S. Route 302, the White Pines Inn offers year-round motel and lakefront lodging for business and pleasure travelers. Hot Tub. Nordic Sauna. Free Wi-Fi . Suites with Fireplaces. Outdoor Fireplace. Grill & Picnic Area. Refrigerator & Microwaves. Direct TV with Premium Movies & Sports. En Suite Gourmet Brewers & Provisions. Also waterfront vacation home rental on Sebago Lake. 1262 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond, Maine 207-655-3345

Highland Lake Resort - Bridgton Maine Affordable lakefront resort with beautiful beach and grounds! Numerous activities and lodging amenities in a fun, casual atmosphere. Highland Lake is quiet and scenic, perfect for swimming and boating. 400' of prime lake frontage. Gently-sloping private beach with sandy bottom. FREE rowboats, canoes, pedal boat and kayaks, tennis court, game room, and fitness center. Shady picnic area w/ BBQ grills and tables. Clean, comfortable rooms connected by a covered veranda have beautiful lake views. Free WiFi. Free local calls. Cable TV, clock radios, in-room coffee. Individually-Controlled Heat & A/C. Kitchenettes, Executive Rooms, and a 2-room Deluxe Suite with fireplace & Jaccuzi available. 115 North High Street, Bridgton, Maine 800-797-5301

Noble House Inn - Bridgton Bridgton’s premier B&B offers casual luxury in the heart of Maine's Lakes & Mountains Region. Nestled above scenic Highland Lake, this historic inn is surrounded by sprawling lawns, stonewalls, towering oaks, and a century-old pine grove, a perfect setting for intimate weddings and elopements. As a Yankee Magazine Editors’ Choice Inn, our focus has always been on offering Luxurious Guestrooms, Wicked-Good Gourmet Breakfasts, our famous Bottomless Cookie Jar and Exceptional Hospitality! All-inclusive elopement and wedding packages are available as well as winter Ski & Stay Getaways. Jacuzzis & Fireplaces. Visit our website for more information. 81 Highland Road, Bridgton, Maine 888-237-4880

The Inn at Long Lake - Naples, Maine This Victorian Inn offers 16 beautiful guest rooms all with private baths. Enjoy the lake breeze off pristine Long Lake or on those chilly evenings sit by the fieldstone fireplace in the great room. We serve a full sit-down breakfast in the dining room each morning. The Inn At Long Lake has been rated one of the top 10 Inns in country by Innovations Magazine. Enjoy the Inn the way life should be. 15 Lake House Road, Naples, Maine 207-693-6226

Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake Luxurious Main Lodge and 35 cottages nestled amid 125 acres of pine forest, stretching along 3,500 feet of Sebago Lake. Come see why our guests return year after year, generation after generation. Whether you’re lunching on our private island, enjoying tennis, waterskiing, kayaking or sailing, a massage at our wellness center, time with the family, or gazing at dramatic sunsets – it’s all waiting for you, at Migis Lodge. Stay in one of our Main Lodge’s six rooms, or in your private, luxury cottage. A fieldstone fireplace, handmade quilts on the beds, fresh flowers on the table. 30 Migis Lodge Road, South Casco, Maine 207-655-4524

The Maine Houses - Lake Christopher, Inn for Large Groups The Maine Houses offer the perfect getaway for 4 to 94 guests. The Maine Houses accommodations range from a Lake front Lodge to Victorian Inn to Private Suites. Located on a lake in the mountains of Western Maine and close to the Sunday River Ski Resort and Mt. Abram skiing, these four large guest houses are the ideal spot for your group's next family reunion, family vacation, ski club, school or church group outing. Open year-round, each house is fully equipped with all the basics, plus some have fireplaces, steam room, hot tub, TV/DVD/VCRs, sound system, WiFi, gas grills and more. Main Street, Bryant Pond, Maine 207-846-9131