Your Guide to Exploring Aroostook County | Things to Do and Lodging

“The County” is Maine’s largest and northernmost county, Aroostook County has much to offer on a Maine stay vacation due to its natural amenities, much more than just potatoes, broccoli and blueberries.

Containing more than 2,000 lakes, streams, ponds, and rivers; the vast unspoiled wilderness of Northern Maine’s woods is a recreational paradise for those camping out. View our listings in Aroostook county to plan your canoe, moose watching, or hunting trip vacation, or even a ski or snowmobile trip in winter.

Sewall House | Island Falls 646-316-5151 | 1027 Crystal Road, Island Falls , Maine

Chosen TOP US/Canada yoga retreat by Conde Nast Traveler, USA TODAY, Instyle and more. Customized wellness getaway/workshops. Six private bedrooms, daily yoga, meditation, healthy meals. Near lakes, hiking. Where young Theodore Roosevelt healed from asthma. Tradition continues with Roosevelts’ nature guide Bill Sewall’s great grand daughter, Donna Davidge, teaching since 1985, MS Nutrition. 1865 National Historic Registry offering retreats since 1997. Meditation retreats with 4 or more people get the house to themselves. Learn More

Loon Lodge | Near Allagash Lake 207-745-8168 | Ledge Pit Road T7 R14 , Pisqaticous County, Maine

The call of the loon comes from across the lake, a moose feeds along the shore out in front of your cabin. This is what you will find at Loon Lodge. Our log lodge and guest cabins are located deep in the northwoods of the Allagash Lake region. Our guests enjoy fishing, hiking, nature tours, canoeing and kayaking, moose watching and in the fall hunting. We offer packages with or with out meals. If you're looking to get away from it all give us a shout. Learn More

Things to Do in Aroostook County

Aroostook County, affectionately known as “The County,” is Maine’s northernmost region. Four million of Aroostook’s five million acres offer exciting outdoor adventures as well as  opportunities for camping. Most of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway is located here. There are major mountain ranges and more than 1,000 lakes in the area. 

From top to bottom, Aroostook County has its special flavors and fabrics. The Upper St. John River Valley has rivers and woodlands to the west, open meadows in the east and a language and culture all its own. Many people here are descendants of the Acadians, who came here after being exiled from Nova Scotia. Visit the historic Acadian Village north of Van Buren to trace their “living history.” Fort Kent and Madawaska offer more historic and cultural treasures. Aroostook is bordered by Canada on two sides, Quebec to the west and New Brunswick to the east. 

In central Aroostook, Caribou, Fort Fairfield and Presque Isle are commercial centers set amid acres of rolling farmlands. The County, which produces over a million and a half tons of potatoes each year, is home to many potato harvest summer celebrations. 

Houlton is the northern terminus of I-95. It is surrounded by a serene countryside, colossal views and loads of outdoor adventures. 

Winter brings thousands of outdoor enthusiasts to Aroostook County including many snowmobilers. Clubs and communities in The County have some of the best groomed snowmobile trails networks in the Northeast. 

The County is far removed from tourism’s commercial facade. Come to Aroostook County any time this year, for a quiet peaceful vacation experience or a unique adventure vacation.