My friend and I were pleasantly surprised at how nice this course was. Several holes provided a…read morewelcome challenge, and it is clear they put a lot of work into keeping the grounds up. The clubhouse has snacks, drinks (+beer!) for sale. It's hard to beat the value.

Nice little golf course. Friendly people. Would recommend for a friendly game. Go check it out.read more

When I am close to home, I love to visit the Appleton Country Club and play a good game of golf…read more This is one of my favorite courses in Maine, and I would recommend it to any golfers, new or experienced, passing through!

Felt right at home here. You walk in and get a nice country greeting with accomodating staff at a…read morevery low price. My friend and I were visiting and only had time to play 9 holes. Beautiful course near hay fields, open pastures with apple trees and the owner even has a small plane on the property. Will definitely visit this gem again!

AWESOME! Friendly staff, great course, great food & drinks…read morenot to mention an outstanding view. Lobster BLT is amazing and worth the price. Lots of lobster meat, healthy serving of bacon too! Great drinks! Very generous pours and a creative cocktail menu. Try the transfusion or the Bloody Mary! Staff is super friendly!

Beautiful, fun course. Friendly, helpful staff. AND you can bring your dog. It was the most…read moreenjoyable round of golf ever with my lab joining us. If you go, however, do NOT stay at The Village Inn in Belgrade. It sounds fancy but way overpriced at $395 a night. Stay at the Lockwood in Waterville for half the price, a large room and bath, with coffee in the morning.

I've been playing here since the early 90's. There are 2 18 hole courses to choose from, Arrowhead…read moreand Tomahawk. Tomahawk is the more challenging course and newer course at the site, opened for play in 2002 and designed by Dan Maples (http://www.northmyrtlebeachgolf.com/course-architects/dan-maples.html). Arrowhead is mostly straight runs at the flag with some hazards and hills, but it's still fun and challenging for most players. This has been the staple of the course since they opened in 1965. I've played several courses in the area and this is as good as it gets in Central Maine.

Was treated like a king !!!! Had not played there since 1982 !!!! Will be back for sure next…read moresummer!!!

If you are planning any kind of event please check out Governor Hill Mansion. It's so beautiful…read morewith the many rooms to explore. How I would describe Governor Hill Mansion is elegant. You never have to worry about any details for your event. Elaine, will take care of everything for you. We have been here many times. The staff are incredible. Elaine, is amazing and the mansion will take you back in time!

I can not get over how stunning this place is. The furniture,paintings,staircase, bookshelves are…read morebeautiful. I had my wedding there and had the best time of my life. I have some amazing photos and incredible memories. One of the biggest reasons we chose this venue is because of the event coordinator Elaine. She is their best asset. She helped us plan every detail. She offered suggestions and advice as we needed if. She was always available and prompt with responses. She stayed from the time the girls arrived to get ready until late at night until everyone had their last drink. She made sure our night went perfect. We knew once we met Elaine we wouldn't have to worry about a thing. She is wonderful. The rest of the staff the worked at the event were excellent. They were fun, engaging, polite and friendly. They led the electric slide during some dancing. They also worked incredibly hard while they were chatting with us and all of our guests. They were always asking can I get you anything. They all went above and beyond during the entire night. The food was great. We had lunch while getting ready. It had sandwhiches cheese fruit chips and drinks. This was just the fuel we needed before a busy day ahead. Lori even came in to greet us and ask how everything was going and made sure we had everything we needed. During our cocktail hour we chose some apps that were yummy and perfect for while people were mingling. The meatballs and spring rolls were excellent. The cheese and olive tray with fruit and cheese were great The meal we chose was buffet style with steak tips, teriyaki chicken, carrots, mashed potato and dinner rolls. The salad was served at each table. The food was great lots of flavor and served hot. This is a fabulous location with so much to offer. Everyone there is wonderful. Thank you all for a gorgeous day.

This is a great place to visit. It is clean and the animals are well taken care of. Staff is great…read more Have been twice and will go again.

Great friendly people. Small zoo at a very reasonable oat. Grandkids really enjoyed it.read more

Nice, quiet town beach There is usually a food truck nearby…read more Great for kayaking and paddling

This beach is the reason I moved to Winthrop! Situated on the end of Maranacook Lake, this little…read moretown beach is my favorite local spot for a swim, float, picnic, and family outing! In peak summer days the shore is lined with families, food trucks, kids on bikes, boaters, kayakers, and all other species of lake lovers. The waters of Maranacook Lake are clear, pristine, and brisk! The beach is easily walked to from downtown Winthrop, which is lined with cool shops, a subway, couple of eateries. The town beach is clean, nicely maintained, trash receptacles are available, lots of green space to picnic and chill. The boat launch is nearby as is a lovely park with benches and a community gazebo. On the 4th of July this is THE place to be! Amazing fireworks food trucks, and of course the Winthrop PD regularly patrols so you can take your leisure in a safe, monitored location. As a local I love using the beach in the off season. There's always tons of free parking and the Winthrop peeps are just great, kind, people who don't mind sharing their gem of a beach with out of towners who respect and abide the rules. While at the beach take a stroll, explore the neato downtown area, and soak up the sun and fun vibes! Bring the fam and chill on the shore of the beautiful Maranacook Lake. Oh! And boaters if you put in the lake check your boat and trailers for milfoil (a nasty invasive plant) it's the law in Maine. No milfoil in or out of our water bodies. Enjoy!

This place was our favorite part that captured Maine so beautifully. The hosts and hostesses Nikki,…read moreRon their beautiful children & of course adorable puppies made us feel right at home. We truly appreciated their hospitality and generosity. Waking up on that gorgeous lake in the warm summer, the kids running, jumping, kayaking, playing instead of being on their electronics was an incredible feeling. There was a variety of delicious restaurants & ice cream shoppes close by including vegan options that I of course indulged in. We can't wait to go back and enjoy this beautiful property again. Thank you so much, Danielle, Dom, Tristan, Cameron & Brandon xo

In an effort to kick off the new year on a positive note my fiancé and I decided to go away for a…read morecouple of nights the first weekend of 2021. After searching for dog friendly places in the New England area for a couple of hours we finally stumbled upon Pressey House in Oakland, ME on Airbnb. Neither of us had ever heard of the town but a quiet Bed & Breakfast on a lake sounded good to us. A few nights later we made the 3 hour drive to Oakland, ME where we checked into the Granite Suite. Originally we were a little dubious because the walls of the suite are described as being the original foundation of the home from 1850 so we were afraid that it might feel like we were in a dark, damp cave but when our Host, Nikki, showed us to where we were going to be staying nothing could have been further from the truth. Although all the of the walls were either granite or brick, the front of the suite was bright with natural light thanks to the window and door and the back of the suite with the comfy, King sized bed had a cozy feel to it. There are a couple of cool little brick arches in the suite that are a unique architectural feature. The bathroom was surprisingly roomy which you don't always find at a B&B and even though there is no bathtub the shower stall had excellent water pressure and didn't feel cramped . The suite also had a pretty good size kitchenette which was really handy to have the two nights we were there. My favorite feature though was the gas fireplace. Each night my fiancé and I spent hours in front of it playing cards and relaxing. It was especially welcome since it snowed while we were there, and nothing is better than coming in from the cold and warming up in front of the fire. There is WiFi available and our signal was strong enough that we experienced no internet issues on our phones and tablets. There is a main common area that was split into two sections: The front section which has a sitting area in front of a wood burning fireplace and the back section which overlooks the lake and functions as a dining space. The quintessential New England feel of the room is warm, inviting and really makes you think of the long history of the home. Although we were the only ones having breakfast each morning in the common area because everyone else was a long term rental, Nikki made sure that she still pulled out all the stops for us. One morning we had fruit salad, cinnamon rolls, homemade frittata, and sausage and then the next day we feasted on fruit salad, pancakes and homemade corned beef hash. The first night that we arrived Nikki had left homemade cookies in our room. The following day at breakfast she got some ideas of what kind of desserts we liked and we came back from a day exploring the area to some homemade strawberry thumbprint cookies in our room (which my fiancé LOVED). So, saying that Nikki is a good cook, who will feed you well feels like an understatement. Our most favorite part of the Pressey House though was Nikki, her husband Ron and their family (pups included). They were extremely friendly, professional, accommodating in every way and it's clear that they want every guest to have an amazing experience when you stay with them. From chatting with Nikki & Ron we learned that they have just recently purchased the inn and have some big plans for it. We can say with certainty that we will be going back for another visit and we look forward to seeing any improvements that they make since it will make an already fabulous B&B even better. We're also looking forward to getting to see the gorgeous lake that Pressey House sits on during the summertime.