Hiking

Kennebec Highlands Trail System is family friendly and found in Belgrade and Rome. Find the map at the link. https://7lakesalliance.org/trail-systems/
Two trails in Oakland, Maine found at - https://www.alltrails.com/us/maine/oakland
Several trails in Waterville, Maine - https://www.alltrails.com/us/maine/waterville
There is a picnic table at the end of this trail overlooking the Sandy River. - https://mainebyfoot.com/mercer-town-forest-mercer/

Local Convenience Stores

D & L Country Store, Tyler Corner - 207-465-3439 Excellent submarine sandwiches
Korner Store, Oakland - 207-465-3292 Excellent lobster rolls
York’s Market, Norridgewock - 297-634-5876 Fresh deli foods, fast pizza
Tri-Pond Variety, Smithfield - 207-362-2010 Live lobster, grab n go foods, full grocery store, best rib eye, hardware, fishing, beer cave, gas…
Day’s Store, Inc., Belgrade Lakes - 207-495-2205
Buddies Groceries & Pharmacy, Oakland - 207-465-2621
Walgreens, Oakland - 207-465-2757

Laundromats

Lakeside Laundry/Oakland Laundromat, Oakland - 6am-8pm, 7 days a week - 207-649-2769
Maine Street Laundromat/Mr. Bubbles, Skowhegan - 8am-8pm, 7 days a week - 207-612-0077
Waterville Highlander Laundry, Waterville - 5:30am-8am, 7 days a week - 207-872-7305

Local Pubs & Eateries - Family Friendly

Thirsty Mule, Oakland - 207-465-9700
Six Penny Jug, Norridgewock - 207-634-6158
Sunset Grill, Belgrade Lakes - 207-495-2439
Bigelow Brewing Company, Skowhegan - 207-431-7265
1958 Cafe, Belgrade Lakes - 207-495-2205
Early Bird Restaurant, Oakland - 207-465-9608

Farmer’s Markets

Belgrade Farmer’s Market in the village- Sundays 8am - 1pm
Skowhegan Farmer’s Market in parking lot across from The Strand - Saturdays 9am - 1pm
Waterville Farmer’s Market in parking lot at Two Cent Bridge - Thursdays 2pm - 6pm

Movie Theaters

Regal Cinemas, Augusta, Maine - 844-462-7342
Flagship Premium Cinemas, Waterville, Maine - 207-873-7801
Maine Film Center, Waterville, Maine - 207-873-7000
The Strand, (Family Friendly Affordable), Skowhegan, Maine - 207-474-3451
Narrow Gauge and Drive-In, (Family Friendly Affordable), Farmington, Maine - 207-778-2881

Live Performances

Lakewood Theater, Madison - 207-474-7176
Waterville Opera House, Waterville - 207-873-7000

Ice Cream

The Ice Cream Shoppe of Oakland - 207-716-1511
Gifford’s Ice Cream & Mini Golf, Skowhegan - 207-474-2257
Gifford’s Ice Cream & Mini Golf, Waterville - 207-873-6631

Golf

Natanis Golf Course, Vassalboro - 207-622-3561
Waterville Country Club, Oakland - 207-465-9861
Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, Belgrade - 207-495-4653
Lakewood Golf Course, Madison - 207-474-5955
Diadema Golf Club, North Anson - 207-635-3060

Rainy Day

Escape Room, Augusta - 207-480-7373
Trampoline City, Skowhegan - 207-708-7473
Central Maine Family Fun Bowling Center, Skowhegan - 207-474-1223
Colby College Art Museum, Waterville - 207- 859-5600
Smithfield Library - 207-362-4772
Norridgewock Public Library - 207-634-2828
Alfond Youth and Community Center/Adventure Playland, Waterville - 207-873-0684
Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine, Waterville - 207-872-6643

Health Needs

Maine General Express Care - 211 Main Street, Waterville - 207-877-3450
8am-7:30pm Mon-Fri and 8am-5pm Sat and Sun
Emergency Room Thayer Center for Health - 207-872-1300 Open - 24 hours
Ambulance or any other type of Emergency- Dial 911i.