Maple Syrup 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.
Maple Syrup Itinerary
One-Day Itinerary
Morning:
8:00 AM: Breakfast at Sadie’s Bakery
5 Water Street, Houlton, ME 04730 | (207) 532-6650
Start the day off with breakfast at a local favorite, Sadie’s Bakery! Open Tuesday-Friday 6:30 am- 1:30 pm and Saturday 6:30 am- 11:00 am.
[Travel Time to Spring Break Maple Farms: 19 minutes]
9:30 am: Spring Break Maple Farms
3315 US-2, Smyrna Mills, ME 04780 | (207) 757-7373
Purchase your favorite Maine maple and honey products to take home with you! Open Monday- Friday from 9:00 am- 4:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm. To get the full experience, call ahead and ask about a tour!
[Travel Time to Al’s Diner: 47 minutes]
11:30 AM: Lunch at Al’s Diner
87 Main Street, Mars Hill, ME 04758 | (207) 429-8186
Enjoy a tasty lunch at Mars Hill’s own, Al’s Diner. Open Monday- Saturday from 7:00 am- 7:00 pm and Sunday from 7:00 am- 2:00 pm.
[Travel Time to Bradbury Maple Farms: 12 minutes]
Afternoon:
1:00 PM: Bradbury Maple Farms
202 Bootfoot Road, Bridgewater, ME 04735 | (207) 551-5227
Bradbury Maple Farms taps over four-thousand trees and produces a wide variety of maple products! Open Monday- Friday from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. Call to inquire about a more in-depth visit!
[Travel Time to The Maple Moose: 27 minutes]
Afternoon Continued:
3:00 PM: The Maple Moose
28 Bowers Road, Easton, Maine 04740 | (207) 488-6824 With products such as maple cotton candy, cold-brew maple coffee, maple taffy, and maple funnel fingers, The Maple Moose is a destination you will not want to miss! For information or to set up a private tour, give The Maple Moose a call!
[Travel Time to The Downunder Sports Pub: 48 minutes]
5:30 pm: Supper: The Downunder Sports Pub
282 North St, Houlton, ME 04730 | (207) 532-9421 ext. 303 Optional/Additional Stop: If one of the above destinations is not open, consider a stop at Bigrock Mountain.
37 Graves Road, Mars Hill, ME 04758 | (207) 425-6711Get out and enjoy the snow at Bigrock Mountain! With activities such as skiing and snow tubing, there is something everyone in the family will enjoy!
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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.
Lodging Alternatives
Fun Facts
Did you know…
- “Aroostook is named for the Indian word meaning ‘beautiful river.’”
- Consists of 2 cities, 53 towns, 9 plantations, and 112 unorganized townships.
- 89% of the area is forest, 1% is water, and 10% is farmland.
- The County is known for growing broccoli, hay, and potatoes.
- “Aroostook County is larger than Connecticut and Rhode Island combined.”
- Aroostook County is the largest County East of the Mississippi.
- The County was part of the Underground Railroad.
- There are two Indian reservations: the Houlton band of the Maliseet Indians reservation in Houlton and Aroostook County band of Mi’kmaq Indians reservation in Presque Isle.
- The economy is based on forest-related industries and agriculture.
- Average summer temperatures are in the mid 70s, while average winter temperatures can be below 0 Fahrenheit. Average snowfall is well above 100 inches.