Peru
Welcome to Peru!
The town of Peru, Maine was first settled in the late eighteenth century and incorporated in 1821. The town was named after Peru to show solidarity, as the country of Peru had just achieved independence from Spain at that time. The town grew with agriculture and lumber as the main industries, and nowadays Peru is becoming a more popular outdoor destination for its beautiful forests, mountains, and waters. (Source)
Activities
- Honey Run Beach & Campgrounds 456 E Shore Rd, Peru, ME 04290 | (207) 562-4913
- This expansive campground along Worthley Pond offers tent and RV sites, cabins, activities and games, and boat rentals.
- Morrill Ledges Teela Ln, Peru, ME 04290
- This 2 mile round-trip trail follows a babbling brook and offers great views of the valley from the ledges.
- Speckled Mountain Peru, ME 04290
- This moderately challenging, 4.8 mile round-trip hike through Little Concord Pond State Park offers great summit views from Bald Mountain in Woodstock and Speckled Mountain in Peru, as well as a stop at beautiful Little Concord Pond!
- Thurston Family Farm 45 Mineral Springs Rd, Peru, ME 04290 | (207) 562-7098
- This lovely farm offers maple syrup and a variety of seasonal produce.
- Tumbledown Dick Mountain Pulsifer Rd, Peru, ME 04290
- Tumbledown Dick has recently been expanded as a rock climbing destination. The mountain’s high cliff face offers a great challenge to serious technical climbers.
Dining
- Community Quik Stop 9 N Main St, Peru, ME 04290 | (207) 562-7331
- In addition to their store, Community Quik Stop serves fresh pizza and other prepared foods.
- Additional dining options are available in the neighboring towns of Canton, Dixfield, Mexico, Rumford, Sumner, and Woodstock.
Lodging
- Honey Run Beach & Campgrounds 456 E Shore Rd, Peru, ME 04290 | (207) 562-4913
- This expansive campground along Worthley Pond offers tent and RV sites, cabins, activities and games, and boat rentals.
- Additional lodging options are available in the neighboring towns of Dixfield, Rumford, Sumner, and Woodstock.
Shops & Services
- Community Quik Stop 9 N Main St, Peru, ME 04290 | (207) 562-7331
- In addition to convenience store items, this local chain store offers gas, beer and wine, and more!
- The Farm at Worthley Pond 153 E Shore Rd, Peru, ME 04290 | (252) 717-4402
- Offering an historic barn as a wedding and event venue, with beautiful grounds stretching down to the banks of Worthley Pond.
- Additional shops and services are available in the neighboring towns of Canton, Dixfield, Hartford, Mexico, Rumford, Sumner, and Woodstock.