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Imagine us in any season; visit us in all of them. Our four-season
area has something for everyone. The unique blend of history,
recreation, attractions and family fun make the Lakes Region
a perfect destination. Whether you are in the market for a
place to enjoy the great outdoors or to simply sit back and
take in the beautiful mountain and lake views, Bridgton and
the surrounding western Maine towns will assuredly provide
the means to satisfy your every desire.
We have trails for hikers or bicyclists, boat rentals for
the Saco River and any of the numerous lakes and ponds, snowmobiling
and cross-country skiing trails, downhill skiing and snowboarding
at Shawnee Peak, hunting, fishing, golfing, skijoring, dog
sled races, fall foliage, summer road races and numerous cultural
events and festivals, including the Mushers Bowl/Winter Carnival,
Lakes Brew Fest, Maine Blues Festival, throughout the thirteen
communities that make up the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region
Chamber of Commerce. Our magnificent surroundings are only
part of the charm.
Getting Here
The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Information
Center is located less than one hour from Portland, 1.75 hours
from Portsmouth, New Hampshire and three hours from Boston.
From Portsmouth and Boston: Take I-95 North to Maine Turnpike
exit 48 (formerly exit 8). Follow Route 302 West for approximately
40 miles to Bridgton. Stay straight through the first traffic
light in Bridgton and look for the Greater Bridgton Lakes
Region Chamber of Commerce Information Center just ahead on
the left.
From North Conway, New Hampshire: Follow Route 302 East through
Fryeburg and downtown Bridgton. At the traffic light, follow
Route 302, which turns right. The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region
Chamber of Commerce Information Center is approximately a
half mile ahead on the right.
Below are approximate driving distances to the Information
Center from the following:
North Conway, NH 26 miles
Portland, ME 39 miles
Freeport, ME 55 miles
Manchester, NH 130 miles
Boston, MA 148 miles
Worcester, MA 178 miles
Providence, RI 214 miles
Montreal, QC, Canada 216 miles
Hartford, CT 244 miles
Albany, NY 311 miles
New York, NY 357 miles
Philadelphia, PA 451 miles
To fly, air service is available from Portland, Manchester,
Fryeburg and Portsmouth:Portland International Jetport (PWM,
207.774.7301 or 207.775.5809) in Portland, Maine and Manchester-Boston
Regional Airport (MHT, 603.624.6556) in Manchester, New Hampshire,
provide commercial and commuter air services to major US metropolitan
areas and Canada. Portland is served by AirTran, Continental,
Delta, JetBlue, United and US Airways. Manchester is served
by Air Canada, Continental, Delta, Southwest, United and US
Airways. Eastern Slopes Regional Airport (IZG, 207.935.2050)
in Fryeburg, Maine and Portsmouth International Airport at
Pease (PSM, 603.433.6534) in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, provide
charter services.
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