{"id":9549,"date":"2020-02-05T13:49:17","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T18:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/?page_id=9549"},"modified":"2025-01-27T13:23:30","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T18:23:30","slug":"along-the-road","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/hidden-gems\/along-the-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Along the Road"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9549_5f8ac8-94{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9549_5f8ac8-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9549_5f8ac8-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9549_5f8ac8-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:0px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9549_5f8ac8-94{background-image:linear-gradient(130deg,rgb(8,46,88) 22%,rgb(65,118,161) 69%);}.kb-row-layout-id9549_5f8ac8-94 > 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img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9549_5b75b8-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9549_5b75b8-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9549_5b75b8-59\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9549_5b75b8-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9549_5b75b8-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9549_5b75b8-59\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;font-size:40px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading9549_5b75b8-59 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9549_5b75b8-59\">Along the Road<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9549_e4b748-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9549_e4b748-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9549_e4b748-f9\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:20px;line-height:32px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9549_e4b748-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9549_e4b748-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9549_e4b748-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-size:20px;line-height:32px;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9549_e4b748-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9549_e4b748-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9549_e4b748-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9549_e4b748-f9, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9549_73ade1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9549_73ade1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9549_73ade1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9549_73ade1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9549_73ade1-d9{position:relative;}.kadence-column9549_73ade1-d9, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column9549_73ade1-d9:not(.specificity){margin-right:-15px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9549_73ade1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9549_73ade1-d9, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column9549_73ade1-d9:not(.specificity){margin-left:-15px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9549_73ade1-d9 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9549_bd3782-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9549_bd3782-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9549_bd3782-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9549_bd3782-63{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9549_bd3782-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9549_bd3782-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9549_bd3782-63\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aroostook County<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainetourism.com\/listing\/million-dollar-view-scenic-byway\/2075\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Million Dollar View Scenic Outlook<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><em>341 US-1, Weston, ME 04424<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beautiful scenic view overlooking East Grand, Brackett, and Deering Lakes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pages.umpi.edu\/nmms\/solar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saturn \u2013 The Maine Solar System Model<\/a><\/strong><em>&nbsp;US-1, Westfield, ME 04787<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located in Aroostook County is the world\u2019s largest complete 3-D, 40-mile long scale model of the solar system, representing from the Sun to Pluto. The model was built by various Aroostook County community members and was formally unveiled in June 2003.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/q1065.fm\/have-you-seen-the-shoe-tree-in-hodgdon-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shoe Tree<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;US-<em>1, Hodgdon, ME 04730 (near the Jackins Settlement Rd)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With 150 pairs of shoes or more, this maple tree is an interesting sight to see!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pages.umpi.edu\/nmms\/solar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Maine Solar System Model<\/strong><\/a><em>&nbsp;US Route 1, between Presque Isle and Houlton<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located in Aroostook County is the world\u2019s largest complete 3-D, 40-mile long scale model of the solar system, representing from the Sun to Pluto. The model was built by various Aroostook County community members and was formally unveiled in June 2003.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pages.umpi.edu\/nmms\/solar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uranus \u2013 The Maine Solar System Model<\/a><\/strong><em>&nbsp;US-1, Bridgewater, ME 04735<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located in Aroostook County is the world\u2019s largest complete 3-D, 40-mile long scale model of the solar system, representing from the Sun to Pluto. The model was built by various Aroostook County community members and was formally unveiled in June 2003<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DownEast Maine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/acadiamagic.com\/grindstone-neck.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Grindstone Neck Point<\/strong><\/a><em>595 Grindstone Ave, Winter Harbor, ME 04693 | (207) 963-2235<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An absolutely gorgeous stop that gives breathtaking views of the ocean, Mount Desert Island, and Maine\u2019s famous rocky coastline. Admire Maine\u2019s rich geologic history and look for variations in the rock formations that act as a record-keeper of Maine\u2019s changing coastline and volcanic activity from the nearby calderas!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/schoodicbyway.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schoodic National Scenic Byway<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><em>US-1 &amp; Rte 186, Hancock, ME 04640<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enjoy the endless opportunities for adventure in nature, history, and much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/acadiamagic.com\/schoodic-point.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schoodic Point<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><em>Winter Harbor, ME 04693<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schoodic Point provides an opportunity for visitors to experience the breathtaking views of Maine\u2019s coastline and crashing waves, for which the area has come to be known as a destination. Meditating on Maine\u2019s coast is a great way to let nature sweep all of your worries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maineanencyclopedia.com\/aurora-glacial-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Silsby Plain and the Whale\u2019s Back<\/strong><\/a><em>Aurora, ME 04408<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These two places are geological features that were created by ancient glaciers. Check them out to see home old history!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Western Maine Lakes and Mountains<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DhU4lAYG4vw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chain of Ponds Viewpoint<\/a><\/strong><em> Rte. 27, North Franklin, ME 04936<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t miss this rest stop\u2019s panoramic views of the Chain of Ponds and informative displays about the history of the area!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coos Canyon&nbsp;<\/strong><em>Byron, ME 04275<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located right in the center of Byron, this canyon and 32 foot gorge are a popular spot for swimming, picnics, and panning for gold in the famed Swift River!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/E.C._and_M.I._Record_Homestead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>EC and MI Record Homestead<\/strong><\/a><em>8 Bean Rd, Buckfield, ME 04220<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This historic homestead, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of few well-preserved examples of the Federal-Greek Revival architectural style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/whitemountain\/recreation\/recarea\/?recid=74449&amp;actid=64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Evans Notch Overlook<\/strong><\/a><em>Hwy 113, South Oxford, ME 03813<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The view from Evans Notch is not to be missed! This point marks the divide between the Saco and Androscoggin River watersheds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/heightofland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Height of Land<\/strong><\/a><em>Rte 17, Township E, ME 04970<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Height of Land is a must-see view before you leave the Rangeley area. It overlooks Richardson Lake and Mooselookmeguntic Lake; the White Mountains are in the distance, as well!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.newenglandwaterfalls.com\/me-phillipsfalls.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Phillips Falls<\/strong><\/a><em>15-39 River Rd, Phillips, ME 04966<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This series of cascades conveniently located just off Route 4 is a great place to take a break, sit on the rocks, and have a picnic or just enjoy the falls\u2019 beauty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exploremaine.org\/byways\/lakes-mtns\/rangeleylakes.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><em>Rangeley, ME 04970<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This route takes around 2.5 hours and is 52 miles long, known for looking at fall foliage and has breathtaking views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sarampus Falls<\/strong><em>Rte 27, North Franklin, ME 04936<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This lovely roadside waterfall offers a nice, kid-friendly swimming hole, picnic and grilling area, and public restrooms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmaine.com\/things-to-do\/sightseeing\/route-27-scenic-byway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scenic Byway<\/strong><\/a><em>Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>State Route 27 goes through many historic and beautiful areas and stretches all the way to the Canadian border.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shelton Noyes Overlook<\/strong><em>Rte 17, Rangeley Plt, ME 04970<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This roadside overlook is a great place to pull over and enjoy a panoramic view. Typically less crowded than the nearby Height of Land, this is a hidden gem!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rangeley-maine.com\/attractions\/rangeley-hiking-trails\/smalls-falls-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Smalls Falls<\/strong><\/a><em>Main St, East Central Franklin, ME 04970<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This excellent rest stop offers a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole, great picnic spots, and a nice walking trail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.world-of-waterfalls.com\/waterfalls\/eastern-us-snow-falls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Snow Falls Gorge<\/strong><\/a><em>91 ME-26, West Paris, ME 04289<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This roadside rest area offers views of a beautiful waterfall and a small hiking trail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\/places\/world-traveler-signpost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The World Traveler Signpost<\/strong><\/a><em>&nbsp;Intersection of Route 35 and Route 5, Bethel, ME 04217<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cTurns out you can see the world without ever leaving Maine.\u201d This famous signpost is a great addition to your trip if you\u2019re headed up to the Western Maine area. It features a list of countries that are actually Maine towns!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\/places\/the-worlds-largest-telephone-woodstock-maine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The World\u2019s Largest Telephone<\/strong><\/a><em>1 North Main Street, Woodstock, ME 04219<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 1938, the last hand-cranked phone system in the country was sold, giving the village of Bryant Pond direct-dial and catching them up with the modern phone world. The people of the village wanted to remember their old phones. This is when Gil Whitman (World War II veteran, county sheriff, Maine State Representative, barbershop quartet singer, and talented iron sculptor) decided to build a 14-foot candlestick phone to be installed in Remembrance Park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9549_4c3b65-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9549_4c3b65-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9549_4c3b65-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9549_4c3b65-63 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9549_4c3b65-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9549_4c3b65-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9549_4c3b65-63 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9549_ef2463-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9549_ef2463-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9549_ef2463-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9549_ef2463-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9549_ef2463-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9549_ef2463-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9549_ef2463-5f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9549_ef2463-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9549_ef2463-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9549_ef2463-5f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong><em>The content and information provided within this website is general in nature.\u00a0 It is not intended as an endorsement.\u00a0 Although every effort has been made to verify the accuracy of the information, Undiscovered Maine disclaims all liability for any error, inaccuracy, or omission therein.\u00a0 Rely upon any information contained herein at your own risk.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Along the Road Explore the unique, beautiful and sometimes strange things along the road in Maine! 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