Undiscovered Maine

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.

One-Day Itinerary

Morning:

8:00 AM: Breakfast at The Elm Tree Diner  

146 Bangor St, Houlton, ME 04730 |  (207) 532-3777

Start the day off with breakfast at a local favorite, The Elm Tree Diner! Get a delicious omelet, a breakfast sandwich, pancake, waffle, and the list goes on! Check out their menu on their Facebook page! 

[Travel Time to Riverfront Park: 3 minutes]

9:30 AM: Snowshoeing at Riverfront Park

Bring your snow shoes and get ready for a beautiful trek along the breath-taking Meduxnekeag River!

[Travel Time to Wired Café: 2 minutes]

Afternoon:

12:00 PM: Lunch at Wired Café 

23 Market Square, Houlton, ME 04730 | (617) 388-9619

Comfortable little internet cafe and coffee shop located right in the heart of Houlton’s Market Square!

1:00 PM: Shopping in Market Square

 

Market Square, Houlton, ME 04730

Check out stores such as Country North Gifts, Jean’s Serendipity & Fish N’ Friends, Good as New Thrift Shop, Mini Music Shop, The County Co-op & Farm Store, and many more!

Hotel Recommendations

Iveys Motor Lodge:

241 North Street, Houlton, Maine 04730 | (207) 532-4206

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.

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.