- TripBuzz found 41 things to do with kids in or near Bethel, Maine, including 29 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gorham, Bridgton, Jackson and Newry.
- From Bethel Outdoor Adventure to Sunday River Ski Resort, the Bethel area offers 62 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Laser Tag and Camping Site.
- Located 70 miles northwest of Portland, Maine, Bethel is a small town with plenty to do. Visitors love the friendly locals, the occasional moose sighting, and all you can eat fresh lobster. Bethel appreciates the simple and natural pleasures in life, which is why the town is so dark at night; with only two blinking traffic lights, guests can actually see the stars!
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Canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards can be rented at Bethel Outdoor Adventure so visitors can explore the surrounding rivers. It also has a geology tour where visitors can discover gems from a mine.
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Sunday River Ski Resort is one of the premier ski resorts in Maine featuring more than a hundred ski trails traversing a terrain of interconnected peaks which can be enjoyed both by novice as well as expert skiers.
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Surrounded by the White Mountains, the Deepwood Farm is a recreational horse-riding farm that specializes in the art of teaching horsemanship. The farm offers summer camps, horse riding lessons, and trail rides.
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Big Adventure Center is an entertainment complex that offers a variety of activities and amusements. They feature miniature golf, water slides, indoor rock climbing, pool tables, and an arcade with classic video games.
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Grafton Notch State Park is a popular hiking destination offering challenging trails along the Mahoosuc mountain range as well as relatively easy hikes which lead to many waterfalls, including the famous Screw Augur Falls, and numerous gorges.
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With pumpkinseed sunfish, hornpouts, brook trouts, and many more fishes, Shagg Pond offers visitors a pond to fish in while taking in the surrounding mountain views. Visitors can bring boats via a dirt access path.
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Also known as the Bethel Hill Common, The Bethel Common is an open area surrounded by beautiful and historic homes. The Common is a good spot for picnicking, and hosts special events.
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Sunday River Covered Bridge is an old wooden bridge dating back to 1852. It is a popular local landmark and offers beautiful views of the river below.
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Mount Will Walking Trail is a moderately difficult loop trail which features elevation changes and passes below the summit of Mount Will offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
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Spanning around three acres, Bethel Hill Common is an oval-shaped green area bordered by historically significant buildings. The area is now a common with New England character, with street lamps, a variety of shrubs and perennials, and a watering trough.