Guidebook for Norway
Parks & Nature
This beautiful place is one of our favorite places to walk our dogs and is just a short walk (.3 miles) up the street from the house. This nature preserve features several easy and secluded hiking trails. We have provided a trail map for anyone interested in visiting this local gem.
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Shepard's Farm Preserve
139 Crockett Ridge RdThis beautiful place is one of our favorite places to walk our dogs and is just a short walk (.3 miles) up the street from the house. This nature preserve features several easy and secluded hiking trails. We have provided a trail map for anyone interested in visiting this local gem.
Ordway Grove is a walk through some of the oldest white pine and oak trees in the area. The trailhead is on the west side of Pleasant Street, two blocks north of Main Street. Ordway Grove is 1.3 miles from the house.
Ordway Grove
Pleasant StreetOrdway Grove is a walk through some of the oldest white pine and oak trees in the area. The trailhead is on the west side of Pleasant Street, two blocks north of Main Street. Ordway Grove is 1.3 miles from the house.
Roberts Farm Preserve offers great hiking over easy terrain with a lookout over Penneseewassee Lake and the mountains beyond. In winter, groomed cross-country ski trails are available with a warming hut and free use of equipment on site. Snowshoe trails are also available. Roberts Farm Preserve is 1.3 miles from the house. We like to park at the rest stop on route 117 and hike up the hill trail to access the preserve. A large parking lot off Roberts Road is also available.
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Roberts Farm Preserve Trails
64 Roberts RdRoberts Farm Preserve offers great hiking over easy terrain with a lookout over Penneseewassee Lake and the mountains beyond. In winter, groomed cross-country ski trails are available with a warming hut and free use of equipment on site. Snowshoe trails are also available. Roberts Farm Preserve is 1.3 miles from the house. We like to park at the rest stop on route 117 and hike up the hill trail to access the preserve. A large parking lot off Roberts Road is also available.
Streaked Mountain is a popular 1,770 foot mountain located approximately 8.6 miles from the house. For those looking for a quick, strenuous mountain hike nearby, this certainly fits the bill.
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Streaked Mountain
Streaked Mountain RoadStreaked Mountain is a popular 1,770 foot mountain located approximately 8.6 miles from the house. For those looking for a quick, strenuous mountain hike nearby, this certainly fits the bill.
Located 10.2 miles from the house, the 1,060 foot tall Mount Tire'm is one of our favorite quick mountain hikes. A nice overlook provides excellent views of the Long Lake region and the Presidential Range mountains.
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Mount Tire'm
Located 10.2 miles from the house, the 1,060 foot tall Mount Tire'm is one of our favorite quick mountain hikes. A nice overlook provides excellent views of the Long Lake region and the Presidential Range mountains.
About 50 minutes from the house. Several excellent day hikes, including Table Rock and the Eyebrow loop. Easier hikes also include Screw Auger Falls, Mother Walker Falls, and Moose Cave. More strenuous hikes include East and West Bald Pate mountains and Old Speck mountain (4,170 feet), which is the 4th tallest mountain in Maine. Excellent views, even from the parking lot! We love hiking here!
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Grafton Notch State Park
About 50 minutes from the house. Several excellent day hikes, including Table Rock and the Eyebrow loop. Easier hikes also include Screw Auger Falls, Mother Walker Falls, and Moose Cave. More strenuous hikes include East and West Bald Pate mountains and Old Speck mountain (4,170 feet), which is the 4th tallest mountain in Maine. Excellent views, even from the parking lot! We love hiking here!
2 acre garden located on a preserved historic farmstead. Open daily May through October, free of charge. Located approximately 8 minutes from the house.
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McLaughlin Gardens
97 E Main St2 acre garden located on a preserved historic farmstead. Open daily May through October, free of charge. Located approximately 8 minutes from the house.
A nice hiking trail and land preserve about 2.2 miles from the house. Mostly flat terrain. Another of our favorite places to bring the dogs.
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Witt Swamp Preserve
350 Pleasant StA nice hiking trail and land preserve about 2.2 miles from the house. Mostly flat terrain. Another of our favorite places to bring the dogs.
For more strenuous mountain hikes, definitely check out Evans Notch. We enjoy hiking the East and West Royce mountains as well as Speckled and Blueberry mountains. Evans Notch is about 40 minutes from the house.
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Evans Notch
For more strenuous mountain hikes, definitely check out Evans Notch. We enjoy hiking the East and West Royce mountains as well as Speckled and Blueberry mountains. Evans Notch is about 40 minutes from the house.
Essentials
This is our primary grocery store and it has pretty much everything anyone could want or need for food items. They stock plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and have a wide selection of organic food as well. The store is only 2.9 miles from the house.
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Hannaford Supermarket
1603 Main StThis is our primary grocery store and it has pretty much everything anyone could want or need for food items. They stock plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and have a wide selection of organic food as well. The store is only 2.9 miles from the house.
Walmart is 4.6 miles from the house. They are open from 6am-12am.
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Walmart Supercenter
1240 Main StWalmart is 4.6 miles from the house. They are open from 6am-12am.
It's always a good thing to know where the local hospital is, just in case. This hospital is located 1.9 miles from the house and takes approximately 5 minutes to drive there.
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Stephens Memorial Hospital
181 Main StIt's always a good thing to know where the local hospital is, just in case. This hospital is located 1.9 miles from the house and takes approximately 5 minutes to drive there.
24-hour convenience store located in the downtown, about 1.5 miles from the house. You can get gas here as well as snacks, drinks, and a few light grocery items.
Cumberland Farms
251 Main St24-hour convenience store located in the downtown, about 1.5 miles from the house. You can get gas here as well as snacks, drinks, and a few light grocery items.
Entertainment & Activities
Oxford Plains Speedway is a race car circle track 7 miles from the house. The race season runs from April to October.
http://www.oxfordplains.com/index.html
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Oxford Plains Speedway
785 Main StOxford Plains Speedway is a race car circle track 7 miles from the house. The race season runs from April to October.
http://www.oxfordplains.com/index.html
Flagship Premium Cinemas
1570 Main StGood place to catch a movie nearby. Located 3 miles from the house.
White's Marina
93 Lake RdGood place to rent a power boat for fishing or to tour the lake.
Mount Abram
A small family ski area about 30 minutes from the house.
Shawnee Peak
119 Mountain RdA small family ski area about 30 minutes from the house.
A large, excellent ski area about 40 minutes from the house. Definitely checkout the brew pub nearby as well.
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Sunday River Resort
15 S Ridge RdA large, excellent ski area about 40 minutes from the house. Definitely checkout the brew pub nearby as well.
A small family ski area about 30 minutes from the house. Also check out the new brew pub located onsite.
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Lost Valley
200 Lost Valley RdA small family ski area about 30 minutes from the house. Also check out the new brew pub located onsite.
Nice drive-in about 26 minutes from the house. Open spring through early fall. Check their Facebook page to see what's playing!
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Bridgton Twin Drive-In
383 Portland RdNice drive-in about 26 minutes from the house. Open spring through early fall. Check their Facebook page to see what's playing!
Sunday September 30th through Sunday October 7th. A popular large annual agricultural fair about 42 minutes from the house.
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Fryeburg Fair
1154 Main StSunday September 30th through Sunday October 7th. A popular large annual agricultural fair about 42 minutes from the house.
Food Scene
Here is a quote directly from the main page of their website, "Norway Brewing Company is a family-owned microbrewery right off route 26 in Norway, Maine. We have a welcoming and family-friendly taproom open year-round, as well as a spacious beer garden during the warmer months. We brew our own beer and our food is hand-made and tailored to suit the season. Our goal is to use as many locally sourced ingredients as possible; we have reached out to fruit and vegetable growers, livestock and dairy farmers, as well as local grain and hop growers to create a network of producers who supply our chefs and brewers with raw ingredients grown right here in Maine. Come by and say hello."
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Norway Brewing Company
237 Main StHere is a quote directly from the main page of their website, "Norway Brewing Company is a family-owned microbrewery right off route 26 in Norway, Maine. We have a welcoming and family-friendly taproom open year-round, as well as a spacious beer garden during the warmer months. We brew our own beer and our food is hand-made and tailored to suit the season. Our goal is to use as many locally sourced ingredients as possible; we have reached out to fruit and vegetable growers, livestock and dairy farmers, as well as local grain and hop growers to create a network of producers who supply our chefs and brewers with raw ingredients grown right here in Maine. Come by and say hello."
Nice bar and grill offering pub fare, local beers, and more. Occasional live entertainment and an outdoor eating area open during the warm months. Located in the downtown area, 1.8 miles from the house.
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290 Main StNice bar and grill offering pub fare, local beers, and more. Occasional live entertainment and an outdoor eating area open during the warm months. Located in the downtown area, 1.8 miles from the house.
A relatively new restaurant specializing in barbecued food. Located at the edge of the downtown area, 1.6 miles from the house.
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Smokin' Dave's BBQ
674 Main StA relatively new restaurant specializing in barbecued food. Located at the edge of the downtown area, 1.6 miles from the house.
One of our favorite Chinese restaurants. Our go-to meal is the meal for two, which often lasts the two of us two or three meals. Located 2.6 miles from the house and offers delivery service for a small fee.
Asia Eatery
121 Main StOne of our favorite Chinese restaurants. Our go-to meal is the meal for two, which often lasts the two of us two or three meals. Located 2.6 miles from the house and offers delivery service for a small fee.
We LOVE the homemade ice cream here. So many flavors to choose from and they bake their waffle cones right in the shop. Definitely check out their freezer offerings, including ice cream cupcakes, quarts to go, and even a healthy ice cream snack for your pup.
The Inside Scoop
156 Main StWe LOVE the homemade ice cream here. So many flavors to choose from and they bake their waffle cones right in the shop. Definitely check out their freezer offerings, including ice cream cupcakes, quarts to go, and even a healthy ice cream snack for your pup.
Excellent local place located close by in the downtown area. Delicious food, coffee, and craft beer. Well worth a visit!
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Cafe Nomad
450 Main StExcellent local place located close by in the downtown area. Delicious food, coffee, and craft beer. Well worth a visit!
If you're looking for fine dining, definitely make a reservation here. Excellent food in a historic house just outside the downtown.
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76 Pleasant St
76 Pleasant StreetIf you're looking for fine dining, definitely make a reservation here. Excellent food in a historic house just outside the downtown.
A short half-mile walk or drive will get you to Boomer's Restaurant and Saloon. Good food, a deck overlooking the lake with mountain views, and occasional live music make this place worth a visit. They also have a dock for parking your boat in case you'd like to visit via the water. Very busy in summer so be prepared for a wait during peak meal times.
Boomers
107 Lake RdA short half-mile walk or drive will get you to Boomer's Restaurant and Saloon. Good food, a deck overlooking the lake with mountain views, and occasional live music make this place worth a visit. They also have a dock for parking your boat in case you'd like to visit via the water. Very busy in summer so be prepared for a wait during peak meal times.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent craft beer bar featuring over 200 distinct beers on their menu. Located about 38 minutes from the house in the basement of a historic downtown building. Definitely worth a visit if you are a craft beer fan.
Craft Brew Underground
34 Court StreetExcellent craft beer bar featuring over 200 distinct beers on their menu. Located about 38 minutes from the house in the basement of a historic downtown building. Definitely worth a visit if you are a craft beer fan.
Small craft brewery about 25 minutes from the house. This is their second location, with their primary location about 45 minutes away in Lewiston. No food served here, but they encourage you to bring your own!
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Bear Bones Beer
43 Lisbon StSmall craft brewery about 25 minutes from the house. This is their second location, with their primary location about 45 minutes away in Lewiston. No food served here, but they encourage you to bring your own!
Small brewery in a historic mill about 40 minutes from the house. Check out their website for tours and events.
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Baxter Brewing Company
130 Mill StSmall brewery in a historic mill about 40 minutes from the house. Check out their website for tours and events.
Small craft brewery in Lewiston, about 45 minutes from the house.
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Bear Bones Beer
43 Lisbon StSmall craft brewery in Lewiston, about 45 minutes from the house.
One of the top rated pubs in the United States year after year, specializing in Belgian beers. About 33 minutes from the house.
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Ebenezer's Restaurant & Pub
44 Allen RdOne of the top rated pubs in the United States year after year, specializing in Belgian beers. About 33 minutes from the house.
Arts & Culture
Live theater and comedy. Definitely check the website for what's currently happening here. About 14 minutes from the house.
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Celebration Barn Theater
190 Stock Farm RdLive theater and comedy. Definitely check the website for what's currently happening here. About 14 minutes from the house.
Everything Else
Small store just across the lake , about 1.2 miles from the house. They have pizza, sandwiches, and other similar take-out food. They also have a a few groceries and provisions as well as beer, wine, and spirits. We particularly like the Italian sandwiches here.
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The Lake Store
14 Waterford RdSmall store just across the lake , about 1.2 miles from the house. They have pizza, sandwiches, and other similar take-out food. They also have a a few groceries and provisions as well as beer, wine, and spirits. We particularly like the Italian sandwiches here.