Fryeburg Activities

Bridges

  • Hemlock Bridge Hemlock Bridge Rd, Fryeburg, ME 04037
    • The historic Hemlock Bridge was built in 1857 and is one of few remaining wooden covered bridges.

Camping

  • Canal Bridge Campground 2144 Rte 5, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-2286
    • This family-friendly campsite along the sandy beaches of the Saco River offers great river access and close access to other Fryeburg and area attractions.

      Fiddlehead Campground
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  • Fiddlehead Campground 13 Lovell Rd, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 730-1878
    • This Saco River campground offers great access to sandy river beaches
  • Indian & Forest Acres Camps 54 Swans Falls Rd, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-2300
    • These twin camps, Indian Acres Camp for Boys and Forest Acres Camp for Girls, where kids can spend their summer learning, developing, and (most importantly) having tons of fun in the Maine outdoors!
  • Swan’s Falls Campground & Canoe Access 198 Swan’s Falls Rd, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-3395
    • Swan’s Falls includes a small campground run by the Saco River Recreational Council and a public river access for putting in canoes, kayaks, and tubes.

Events

  • Fryeburg Fair Rte 5, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-3268
    • Fryeburg Fair, the oldest and largest agricultural fair in Maine, is by far the biggest event in Fryeburg’s calendar. Complete with a long list of events and contests, exhibitions in agriculture, gardening, crafts, history, and business, tons of local shops, and a wide variety of fair foods, the Fryeburg Fair is not to be missed!
  • Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center 18 Bradley St, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-9232Fryeburg Fair
    • Located at the prestigious Fryeburg Academy, the Center hosts a wide variety of events in their beautiful modern building, by Fryeburg Academy students and visiting artists, including music, films, theater, and more.

Farms

  • Green Thumb Farms 123 West Fryeburg Rd, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-3341
    • Local producer of Maine potatoes, corn, beans, and more in fertile soil alongside the Saco River. Their potatoes are used to produce another made-in-Maine product, Cold River Vodka!
  • Hardy Farm 254 West Fryeburg Rd, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 869-5289
    • Historic Hardy Farm was a working farm for generations, and is now a premier event venue for weddings, reunions, and retreats all year long.
  • Mountain View Tree Farm 1085 Bridgton Rd, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 256-3115
    • This family-run tree farm has a sprawling selection of free-growing, cut-your-own Christmas trees, and they also sell handmade wreaths, all at great prices! “Season starts the Friday after Thanksgiving and we are open every weekend up to Christmas. We are closed on Christmas Eve.”
  • Silver Fox Farm Corn Shop Rd, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 512-2810
    • This cute roadside stand offers seasonal produce and other farm goodies! It is also listed under “Pick your own“
  • Twin Mountain Farm 516 Menotomy Rd, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 370-4863
    • This small organic farm specializes in goat milk products (cheese, milk soap, and more), and also offers chicken and duck eggs.
  • Weston’s Farm & Market 48 River St, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-2567
    • This historic working farm continues today, with a wonderful farm store offering seasonal produce, maple syrup, Christmas trees, local meat, cheese, and wines, and all sorts of other locally produced items.

Hiking

  • Jockey Cap Rock:
    • This moderate 0.8 mile trail is ” a striking granite outcrop in the Saco River valley, shaped long ago by glaciers. A short trail leads to the top of the dome, affording expansive views of the river valley, surrounding peaks, and the town of Fryeburg below.” See link for directions.
  • Mountain Division Trail 97 Main St, Fryeburg, ME 04037
    • The Fryeburg section of the Mountain Division Trail has become a popular spot for running and biking in the summers. Ample parking is available at the trailhead behind the Maine Tourism Association building.
  • Mount Tom Preserve Trail Menotomy Rd, Fryeburg, ME 04037 
    • This out-and-back, 3.3-mile trail offers great views of the surrounding forests and up all the way to the White Mountains!

Historical

  • Fryeburg Historical Society 83 Portland St, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 256-3001
    • The Fryeburg Historical Society maintains a museum of local historical artifacts, in addition to maintaining several historical buildings around town. They also host monthly dinners and a popular Mother’s Day tea!
    • It is also home to the Hazel & Owen Currier Doll Museum – This massive collection of antique and unique dolls is housed in the historic Fryeburg Town House and maintained by the Fryeburg Historical Society. Don’t miss this quirky and unique display!

Parks

  • Bradley Park 479 Main St, Fryeburg, ME 04037
    • This lovely park is located right downtown in Fryeburg and hosts free concerts in the summer. Stop here for some fresh air or a picnic! The historic Marion Parsons House is also located just across the street.

Rainy Day Activities

  • Saco Valley Sports Center 95 Pine St, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-3777
    • The Saco Valley Sports Center is home to a fun bowling alley, simulated golf, pool tables, arcade games, and a tasty food counter!
  • Tina Titzer’s Dance School 519 Main St, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-4020
    • This amazing dance academy teaches many different style of dance to students of all ages!

Snowmobiling

  • Northeast Snowmobile 532 Main St, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (800) 458-1838
    • This great local shop has the latest models of snowmobiles, ATVs, and other vehicles for outdoor play. They are very popular for their snowmobile rentals program, offering access to the expansive Western Maine and White Mountains trail networks!

Waterfront: Beaches, Swimming, Boating, Fishing

  • Saco River Canoe & Kayak 1009 Main St, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-2369
    • Local business offering kayak, canoe, and tube rentals for trips on the Saco River. They manage trips on different portions of the river with different lengths, so they have something for everyone!
  • Swan’s Falls Campground & Canoe Access 198 Swan’s Falls Rd, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-3395
    • Swan’s Falls includes a small campground run by the Saco River Recreational Council and a public river access for putting in canoes, kayaks, and tubes.
  • Weston’s Beach River St, Fryeburg, ME 04037
    • This public beach stretches down a long, sandy bank of the Saco River, with plenty of space for everyone. It is also a popular starting/ending point for tubing on the river.

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