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.

Day 1 - Presque Isle

9:00 AM – Breakfast at Governor’s Restaurant & Bakery

350 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769

Start off your day at Governor’s Restaurant & Bakery, a classic Maine chain, for breakfast where they are serving up delicious meals and baked goods to get you ready for the day. 

10 min drive to Nordic Heritage Center

10:10 AM – Nordic Heritage Center

450 Fort Fairfield Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769

Head over to the Nordic Heritage Center, a world-class Nordic skiing and biathlon venue complete with a stadium, lodge, and 20 kilometers of trails at all difficulty levels! Spend the morning enjoying their extensive trail network. Very affordable gear rentals are available here if needed.

15 min drive to Mainely Mexican

12:45 PM – Lunch at Mainely Mexican

6 State Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769

Spice things up with some delicious Mexican cuisine at the newly-opened and highly popular Mainely Mexican.

15 min drive to Aroostook State Park

2:00 PM – Aroostook State Park

87 State Park Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769

Spend the remaining daylight hours exploring Aroostook State Park’s groomed winter trails. Take in the endless natural beauty, and have a nice rest by the fire in one of the two trailside warming huts.

15 min drive to Irish Setter Pub

5:00 PM – Dinner at Irish Setter Pub

710 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769

Relax and reward yourself after a long and cold day of adventures at the Irish Setter Pub in Presque Isle, for a relaxing pub atmosphere where you can find a variety of great food.

Hotel Recommendations

Hampton Inn Presque Isle

The Northeastland Hotel

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.