Caribou Highlights Itinerary
Itinerary Note
Note – we put some scheduled times in here just to give you some ideas. You can pick and choose what you want to do. Be sure to look at when they are open and if there are any COVID restrictions. In fact, it would probably be a good idea to call any that you plan to visit just to be on the safe side.
9:00 AM – Our recommended breakfast at Farms Bakery
118 Bennett Drive #110, Caribou, ME 04736
Start off your day at Farms Bakery, where you can get delicious baked goods, sandwiches, and more!
10 min drive to Goughan’s Farm
10:10 AM – Goughan’s Farm
875 Fort Fairfield Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Goughan’s Farm is a relaxing farm with pick your own strawberries, a greenhouse, mini-golf, farmer’s market, and dairy bar.
15 min drive to Bangor and Aroostook Trail
11:25 AM – Bangor and Aroostook Trail
Between Limestone Street and Broadway, Caribou, ME 04736
The Bangor and Aroostook Trail is a 62.3-mile-long trail perfect for ATVs, horseback riding, mountain biking, or a relaxing stroll.
20 min to Collins Pond Park or Burger Boy
12:45 PM – Collins Pond Park or our recommended lunch at Burger Boy
Collins Pond Park: 27 Caribou Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Burger Boy: 234 Sweden Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Collins Pond Park is a great spot for a picnic with kitchen facilities, a pavilion, and a walking path.
Or you can enjoy your lunch at Burger Boy where you can eat great burgers, seafood, hand-cut fries, and ice cream.
20 min drive to Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge
2:05 PM – Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge
97 Refuge Road, Limestone, ME 04750
Head over to the Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge located in Limestone, just outside of Caribou. This is a great spot for wildlife viewing, canoeing or kayaking, and photography.
20 min drive to dinner
6:30 PM – Our recommended dinner at Frederick’s Southside Restaurant or Northern Maine Brewing Co. LLC.
Frederick’s: 507 Main Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Northern Maine Brewing: 22 Main Street #4163, Caribou, ME 04736
End your day with the classic Frederick’s Southside Restaurant, a cozy diner known for its fantastic pizza.
OR at the Northern Maine Brewing Co. LLC., a pub and brewery with great food and local beer.
Activity Alternatives
Restaurant Alternatives
Packing Checklist
The weather in Maine can be unpredictable. Therefore, here are some ideas to be prepared. Wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers, Maine is very casual, so you probably will not find any restaurants that require formal attire.
Spring/Summer/Fall: clothes, comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes for walking, sun hat, sunscreen, sweater or jacket, insect repellent, toiletries, and phone/camera
Winter: clothes (layers), ski pants highly recommended, winter boots, jacket, hats, scarves, gloves, warm socks, toiletries, and phone/camera. Please pack a helmet if you are participating in snowmobiling, skiing, or snowboarding.
Hotel Alternatives
Fun Facts
Caribou became a point for immigrants from Sweden to settle around 1870, causing agriculture to flourish in the area.
During this period, Caribou became the largest potato shipping hub in the world.