Bethel
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Bethel offers a variety of amenities and activities in the town’s historic village. In addition to great skiing and riding, you’ll find fishing and water sports, hiking and camping, and exciting excursions-perfect for your camper van vacation.
Bethel offers endless hiking, amazing mountain biking at Mt. Abrams, and even pond swimming. You don’t get more small town charm than that! If you’re seeking other adventures, head to Androscoggin River for canoeing and kayaking in the summer. And if you’re taking a camper van vacation in the winter, you can experience backcountry skiing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, tubing, and even sleigh rides. Regardless of what you do, you can enjoy views of the Western Maine Mountains. And if you find your way into an open field, check out the spectacular peaks of Sunday River and Old Spec. All year round, Bethel offers lodging and dining for all tastes, and a small but wonderful and walkable downtown with everything you need.
Bethel is located against a Mineral Belt where one of the world’s largest beryl crystals was found and is now on exhibit at the Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Bethel is known as Maine’s most beautiful mountain village.