{"id":23788,"date":"2021-04-14T16:46:01","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T20:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/?page_id=23788"},"modified":"2022-09-28T10:40:57","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T14:40:57","slug":"avon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/avon\/","title":{"rendered":"Avon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Welcome to Avon!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23790 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2021\/04\/170625002-Copy-1-180x115-1.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome to Avon\" width=\"419\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2021\/04\/170625002-Copy-1-180x115-1.jpg 180w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2021\/04\/170625002-Copy-1-180x115-1-105x67.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,419px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The town of Avon was settle after the American Revolution and incorporated in 1802. Like many towns in the area, Avon thrived with favorable soil for farming and rich forests for lumber. The lumber industry continues today, and Avon has become more of an outdoor recreation destination for its proximity to Mount Blue State Park and other area attractions.<\/p>\n<h4>Activities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ourlilachomestead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lilac Ridge Farm<\/strong><\/a> <em><span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh py34i1dx\"><span class=\"a8c37x1j ni8dbmo4 stjgntxs l9j0dhe7\">230 Avon Valley Road Avon, ME 04966<\/span><\/span><\/span> | <span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id\">(207) 491-4214<\/span><\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This farm specializes in seasonal veggies, baked goods, and handicraft items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campmaine.com\/directory\/western-lakes-mountains-campgrounds\/mount-blue-state-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mount Blue State Park<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>187 Webb Beach Rd, Weld, Maine, 04285 | (207) 585-2261<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This state park, which is Maine\u2019s largest and spans across the towns of Weld and Avon, offers a campground with 136 single-family campsites in a heavily wooded area and next to beautiful Webb Lake. Advanced reservations are recommended for the campground.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainetrailfinder.com\/trails\/trail\/mount-blue-state-park-mount-blue-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mount Blue Trail<\/strong><\/a> <em>Mt Blue Rd, Weld, ME 04285<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This trail offers a short but challenging hike of about 3 miles to the summit of Mount Blue, located in southwest Avon, offering fabulous views from the old fire tower on Mount Blue\u2019s 3,187 foot summit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/riverweb.farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Riverweb Farm<\/strong><\/a> <em>300 River Rd, Avon, ME 04966 | (207) 209-2573<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This farm is focused on sustainability and focuses on a balance of beef, pork, and a wide variety of seasonal produce. Visitors are welcome!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100057679809028\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Second Chance Farm<\/strong><\/a> <em>20 Maple Ln, Phillips, ME 04966 | <span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id\">(207) 639-2074<\/span><\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This local farm specializes in grass-fed pork, beef, and homestead-style cheeses. Visit the farm or find their products at area farmers markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/votervalefarm.ecwid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>VoterVale Farm<\/strong><\/a> <em>783A River Rd, Avon, ME 04966 | (207) 491-0227<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This farm focuses on producing quality meats, as well as a new maple syrup product venture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Dining<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A variety of great dining options can be found in nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/phillips\/phillips-dining\/\"><strong>Phillips<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/strong\/\"><strong>Strong<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/weld-maine\/dining-in-weld\/\"><strong>Weld<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Lodging<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A variety of great lodging options can be found in nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/phillips\/phillips-lodging\/\"><strong>Phillips<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/weld-maine\/lodging-in-weld\/\"><strong>Weld<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Shops &amp; Services<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mainemountaintimberframes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Maine Mountain Timber Frames<\/strong><\/a> <em>1106 Rangeley Rd, Avon, ME 04966 | (207) 491-7203<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Designers and builders of beautiful timber frame barns, cabins, and other structures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Valley-Brook-Variety-134867683724627\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Valley Brook Variety<\/strong><\/a> <em>1032B Rangeley Rd, Avon, ME 04966 | (207) 639-3191<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This classic variety store offers gas, supplies, hot coffee, fresh cooked pizza, and a wide selection of beverages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Additional shops and services can be found in nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/phillips\/phillips-shops-services\/\"><strong>Phillips<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/strong\/\"><strong>Strong<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/weld-maine\/weld-shops-service\/\"><strong>Weld<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/\">Return to Southern Franklin County page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Avon! 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