Crystal
Welcome to Crystal!
The town of Crystal was first settled in the mid-1800s and incorporated in 1901. The town, Crystal Lake, and Crystal Stream were all named for their pristine clear waters. As in many Aroostook towns, Crystal’s primary industries are farming and logging. The town was once a busy site for shipping potatoes southwards, and the railroad there remains active today.
Activities
- Crystal Bog Cow Team Rd, Crystal, ME 04747
- Also known as the 1000 Acre Bog and recognized as a Focus Area of Statewide Ecological Significance, this wilderness area can be reached and explored via the multi-use, 6-mile Cow Team Road!
- Patten Lumbermen’s Museum 61 Shin Pond Rd, Patten, ME 04765 | (207) 528-2650
- Just across the town line in Patten, this fabulous museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts from the old logging industry. A great museum is preserving an important piece of Maine history!
Dining
- Check out various dining options in nearby Island Falls and Sherman.
Lodging
- 3 Rivers Guide Service 508 Crystal Rd, Island Falls, ME 04747
- Great lodge and outfitter providing all sorts of outdoor activities, including hunts, fishing, canoeing, camping trips, snowmobiling, and more!
- Additional lodging can be found in nearby Island Falls and Sherman, as well as in Patten and other towns just across the county line in Penobscot County.
Shops & Services
- Pampered Pets Boarding Kennel 57 Crystal Rd, Crystal, ME 04747 | (207) 463-2850
- Comfy kennel located on a farm, where lucky pets spend plenty of time outside!
- Additional shops & services can be found in nearby Island Falls and Sherman.