Linneus
Welcome to Linneus!
Linneus was initially organized as a land grant made in 1804 as an endowment for a professorship at Harvard University and took its name from the Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus. “The first settler came in 1826.” (McCauley p.99 – The Names of Maine)The town was incorporated in 1836. Linneus is in the heart of Aroostook potato country, and agriculture and logging remain today’s biggest economic drivers.
Activities
- Nickerson Lake Nickerson Lake Rd, Linneus, ME 04730
- Lovely lake and park with a boat launch. This is a great place for a swim (or snowshoe walk in the winter!) and a picnic.
- Gallifreyan Farm 133 Codfish Ridge Rd, Linneus, ME 04730 | (207) 358-0306
- Small farm that focuses on alternative sustainable agriculture and humanely-harvested angora and alpaca fiber. Their products include sustainably grown veggies, garden seedlings, alpaca yarn, fiber products, felting kits, felted items, and hand-turned pens!
- Katahdin’s Shadow Outfitters 2507 Bangor Rd, Linneus, ME 04730 | (207) 649-9975
- Hunting guide service specializing in bear, moose, turkey, and deer hunts!
- Linneus Haunted Hayride Linneus, ME 04730
- Be prepared to be spooked! This popular event takes place annually in October at the Linneus Fire Department! Please contact the Linneus Rec department at linneusrecdepartment@gmail.com to verify dates and times before visiting.
- Sunnyside Family Farm 406 New Limerick Rd, Linneus, ME 04730 | (207) 532-7058
- This friendly family farm raises chickens, turkeys, blueberries, raspberries, apples, and pumpkins and offers U-Pick along with hay rides and other activities in season!
Dining
- Grammy’s Country Inn 1687 Bangor Rd, Linneus, ME 04730 | (207) 532-7808
Grammy’s Country Inn - Great restaurant cooking homemade food, just like Grammy used to make! Their desserts, including fresh pies and puddings, are especially popular! Seasonal- please call before visiting.
- Check out a variety of other dining options in nearby Hodgdon, Houlton, New Limerick, and Oakfield.
Lodging
- Katahdin’s Shadow Lodge 2507 Bangor Rd, Linneus, ME 04730 | (207) 649-9975
- Classic Northern Maine hunting and fishing camp, with easy access to great ATV and snowmobile trails.
- Additional lodging options can be found nearby Houlton, New Limerick, and Oakfield.
Shops & Services
- Aurora Mills and Farm 408 Burton Rd, Linneus, Maine 04730 | (207) 521-0094
- USDA-certified organic farm focused on producing high-quality grains and flour, including wheat, oat, rye, spelt, and more!
- Bye Brook Farm 449 Drew’s Mill Rd, Linneus, ME 04730
- Small farm focused on creating high-quality wool-spinning fleeces and working to keep Maine’s sheep-raising traditions alive!
- Clark’s Variety 1768 Bangor Rd, Linneus, ME 04730 | (207) 532-9394
- Great convenience stores and gas stations offer various fresh foods, including pizza and subs.
- Linneus Sno-Sports 45 Mill Rd, Linneus, ME 04730 | (207) 200-4822
- Local club that maintains Linneus’ snowmobile trails and a 6-mile Nordic ski trail network. Their clubhouse is open on winter weekends for lunch!