Perham
Welcome to Perham!
The small town of Perham was settled in the mid-nineteenth century and incorporated in 1897, and is named after former Governor of Maine Sidney Perham. Like many surrounding towns, Perham’s economy was and continues to be driven by the agriculture and lumber industries (Source). The town’s pristine natural beauty and access to wilderness keeps its visitors coming back over and over for more!
Activities
- Bangor and Aroostook Trail Perham, ME 04766
- This trail passes right through Perham. The 61-mile multi-use trail is part of northern Maine’s Interconnected Trail System. It is used and maintained by various snowmobile clubs in the winter, and by bicyclists and hikers in the summer.
- Salmon Brook Lake Bog Public Reserved Land 206 High Meadow Rd, Perham, ME 04766 | (207) 435-7963 ext. 209
- Nature reserve that boasts a 4.7 mile nature trail branching off from the popular Bangor and Aroostook Trail. The land is managed by the Northern Public Lands Office. Click here for additional information about this gorgeous trail!
- Swedish Colony Perham, ME 04766
- Maine’s historic Swedish Colony once covered much of what is now Perham and neighboring New Sweden, Stockholm, Westmanland, and Woodland, and many related sites remain in Perham today. Have an adventure seeing how many sites you can find along the way!
- Check out additional activities in nearby Washburn and Caribou!
Dining
Lodging
- Rustic Retreat Lodge 42 Maggie Dr, Perham, ME 04766 | (207) 930-5935
- Luxurious and extremely cozy lodge situated with convenient access to the Band and Aroostook trail for ATV and snowmobile riders, along with access to excellent hunting grounds.
- Check out additional lodging options in nearby Washburn and Caribou!
Shops & Services
- Fortune Smiles Farmstead LLC 134 Nutting Rd, Perham, ME 04766 | (207) 498-3433
- Local farm specializing in free range meats – beef, pork, lamb, and more!
- Great North Woods Teas 65 Salmon Lake Rd, Perham, ME 04766 | (207) 455-4907
- Local tea blender creating wistful blends of delicious, aromatic, and medicinal teas inspired by traditional recipes!
- Mouse Island Creatives 143 Mouse Island Rd, Perham, ME 04766 | (207) 551-5257
- Local photography, art, design, and writing studio creating beautiful, thought-provoking images in print, on canvas, and online.
- Check out additional shops and services in nearby Washburn and Caribou!