Whether you are visiting in the spring, summer, fall or winter there is an activity available in the Bethel area for every age and ability. There is so much to do...or you may do nothing at all...but relax and unwind. If you need more information, please contact the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce at 800-442-5826 with your questions. We hope to help make your visit fun and memorable!

Winter Activities Whether your idea of a great winter getaway is relaxing andsnuggling up in front of a fire with a good book, or skiing down the slopes, the Bethel area offers something for everyone.

Black Mountain of Maine
Offering affordable Alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing and tubing, to both residents and visitors, as it has for over four decades. 207-364-8977 | website

Mt. Abram Resort
A full service ski area offering 1150 vertical feet with 44 expertly groomed trails, ski school, cafeteria, and lounge/restaurant. 207-875-5000 | website

Sunday River Ski Resort
Sunday River Ski Resort, home of the most dependable snow in New England, has 128 trails and 18 lifts spread across eight interconnected mountains. 207-824-3000 | website

Bethel Inn Resort: Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center
The Bethel Inn's Nordic Ski Center is a classic New England cross country area that features a mix of woodland and field trails. 800-654-0125 | website

Black Mountain of Maine
Offering affordable Alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing and tubing, to both residents and visitors, as it has for over four decades. 207-364-8977 | website

Carter's X-C Ski Center
Offering groomed Nordic ski and snowshoe trails. 800-654-0125 | website

Sunday River Inn XC Ski Center
A nationally acclaimed X-C ski center with groomed trails, events, lessons & rentals. Cross country retail shop, rentals, & repairs on premises. 207-824-2410 | website

Mahoosuc Guide Service
Mahoosuc Guide Service is a small family-run business offering wilderness dogsledding experiences in Maine and Quebec. 207.824.3784 | website

White Cap Fun Center (Sunday River)
The White Cap Fun Center offers plenty to do for all ages, day or night. Located at the White Cap Base Lodge. 207-824-3000 | website

Deepwood Farm
Deepwood Farm is a 4-season, 7-day a week facility. Offering sleigh rides midweek at the farm on a romantic old-fashioned sleigh. 207-824-2595 | website

Fryeburg Snowmobile Rentals
Featuring new Arctic Cat snowmobiles, on over 1000 miles of groomed trails spreading across two states in the White Mountains. 800-458-1838 | website

Sun Valley Sports & Guide Service
Offering Snowmobile Rentals & Guided Tours, 1/2 & full day, or evening ride & dine. Snowshoe rentals, non resident snowmobile registrations. 877.851.7533 | website

Black Mountain of Maine
Offering affordable Alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing and tubing, to both residents and visitors, as it has for over four decades. 207-364-8977 | website

Mt. Abram Resort
A full service ski area offering 1150 vertical feet with 44 expertly groomed trails, ski school, cafeteria, snow tubing and lounge/restaurant. 207-875-5000 | website

Sunday River Ski Resort
Sunday River Ski Resort, home of the most dependable snow in New England, has 128 trails and 18 lifts spread across eight interconnected mountains. 207-824-3000 | website

Bethel Inn Resort: Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center
The Bethel Inn's Nordic Ski Center is a classic New England cross country area that features a mix of woodland and field trails. 800-654-0125 | website

Sunday River Inn XC Ski Center
A nationally acclaimed X-C ski center with groomed trails, events, lessons & rentals. Cross country retail shop, rentals, & repairs on premises. 207-824-2410 | website

Spring, Summer and Fall Activities The historic villages and beautiful mountain landscapes of the Bethel and surrounding area provide an endless choice of outdoor pursuits. From a high-adventure activity or sitting in a porch rocking chair enjoying the slower pace of life, there is something for everyone.

Sun Valley Sports
See the beautiful Western Mountains of Maine on a guided 4-wheeler tour. See moose, deer, bear and other wildlife. Learn about forestry management. 877-851-7533 | website

Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground
Full service outdoor trips, guided and unguided. Canoe and kayak sales and rentals, shuttle service on the Androscoggin River, bike rentals, fishing licenses. 207-824-3000 | website

Sunday River Mountain Bike Park
Offering 15 trails and 20 miles of lift serviced riding with varying difficulty levels and terrain ranging from open work roads to single track. 800-533-3607 | website

Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground
Full service outdoor trips, guided and unguided. Canoe and kayak sales and rentals, shuttle service on the Androscoggin River, bike rentals, fishing licenses. 207-824-3000 | website

Mountain Ranger Guide Service
Maine Master and New Hampshire Guide Sandy MacGregor offers high quality drift boat float frips in Western Maine and New Hampshire.. 207-221-0798 | website

Sun Valley Sports & Guide Service
Offering canoe & kayak rentals / sales with a shuttle service to the Androscoggin River and local ponds. 877-851-7533 | website

Bethel Inn Resort
A 6,663 yard, 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Geoffrey Cornish. The course offers beautiful mountain vistas and five tee positions to suit all abilities. 800-654-0125 | website

Sunday River Golf Club
Recently named the number one course in Maine for the second year running (GolfWeek) and listed as one of 2006's top six new courses nationwide (Golf Digest). 207.824.GOLF (

Bethel Chamber of Commerce
Stop by the Bethel Chamber for information on local hikes from beginner to expert the Bethel area has hikes for every ability. 207.824.2282 | website

BIG Adventure Center
Family fun and adventures for all ages, centrally located in Bethel. Offering Min Golf, Laser Tag, Rock Climbing, Water Slides, Bowling and more! 207-824-0929 | website

Maine Mineralogy Expeditions
Explore area Geology, Mineralogy and Mines! Guided experience including an introduction to local geology, mineralogy and mining history. 800-533-3607 | website

Songo Pond Mine
A real live mine, not a retail store. Mineral specimens, gems, rockhounding! The mine is open to the public, but please call ahead for reservations. 207-824-3898

Western Maine Mineral Adventures
WMMA has made it easy for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the adventure of rockhounding by providing the opportunity to collect minerals. 207-674-3440 | website

Bethel Chamber of Commerce
Stop by the Bethel Chamber for information on local scenic drives and moose tours. 207.824.2282 | website

Magic Falls Rafting Company
Maine's fun, safety-conscious, value-priced whitewater rafting company offering trips on the Kennebec and Dead River from May to October. 800-207-7238 | website

Northern Waters Outfitters
Canoe and Kayak Rentals; Canoe and Kayak School; Guided Kayak Touring; Pontoon Boat Cruises on Umbagog Lake; Rafting and Riverside Camping. 603-447-2177 | website