Guidebook for Bethel and Sunday River Area
Essentials
Great sandwiches, awesome beer/wine selection, organic foods, friendly staff
47 locals recommend
Good Food Store
212 Mayville RdGreat sandwiches, awesome beer/wine selection, organic foods, friendly staff
Bethel Foodliner
72 Main StRun of the mill grocery store, largest grocer around though.
Walgreens
28 Mayville RdWalgreens pharmacy with drive through window
Food Scene
great food, beer, awesome deck for outside eating. Live music on select nights. Kid friendly
79 locals recommend
Sunday River Brewing Company
29 Sunday River Rdgreat food, beer, awesome deck for outside eating. Live music on select nights. Kid friendly
Only open in winter months. Happening spot, lively. Great pizza, best bar in town. Busy though. Live music, arcade games. Good spot for families or late night scene.
52 locals recommend
Matterhorn Ski Bar
292 Sunday River RdOnly open in winter months. Happening spot, lively. Great pizza, best bar in town. Busy though. Live music, arcade games. Good spot for families or late night scene.
Great food and beer brewed right in Bethel. Live music through out the year. Kid friendly
41 locals recommend
Steam Mill Brewing
96 Mechanic StGreat food and beer brewed right in Bethel. Live music through out the year. Kid friendly
Modern Barn
19 Summer StCozy atmosphere, great bar large variety of bear, wine, spirits.
Great sushi, nice outdoor seating for the warmer months.
47 locals recommend
Cho Sun - Sushi - Korean - Craft Beer - Wine Bar - Karaoke
141 Main StGreat sushi, nice outdoor seating for the warmer months.
Kowloon Village
190 Main Stdecent chinese food and take out. Can accommodate larger groups.
Best burgers in town. Great selection of craft beer as well. Somewhat small space but they also have a bar.
36 locals recommend
Butcher Burger Bethel
188 Main StBest burgers in town. Great selection of craft beer as well. Somewhat small space but they also have a bar.
Awesome food and drinks. Smaller space, also have additional outdoor eating.
42 locals recommend
Le Mu Eats
119 Main StAwesome food and drinks. Smaller space, also have additional outdoor eating.
Local craft beer brewed in Maine, Excellent food options. Arcade for kids. Right on the mountain. Deck seating in summer months.
Definitive Brewing Company - Sunday River
Local craft beer brewed in Maine, Excellent food options. Arcade for kids. Right on the mountain. Deck seating in summer months.
Awesome little market with fresh baked goods, sandwiches, full lite dinner options.
51 locals recommend
The Local Hub
224 N Main StAwesome little market with fresh baked goods, sandwiches, full lite dinner options.
Parks & Nature
Great hiking trails, day hikes, or shorter walks. Lots of wild life and natural formations. Beautiful just to drive through the area.
80 locals recommend
Grafton Notch State Park
Great hiking trails, day hikes, or shorter walks. Lots of wild life and natural formations. Beautiful just to drive through the area.
Maggie's Nature Park
290 Greenwood RdHiking trails and nature park
A steeply descending series of cascades and pools. The 24 acre preserve features and easy walk to the base of the falls and a longer climb to the top.
30 locals recommend
Step Falls Preserve
1657 Bear River RoadA steeply descending series of cascades and pools. The 24 acre preserve features and easy walk to the base of the falls and a longer climb to the top.
Entertainment
Bowling Alley with food, bar, and arcade. Large venue great spot for kids and families or a friends night out
29 locals recommend
River Lanes
32 Cross StBowling Alley with food, bar, and arcade. Large venue great spot for kids and families or a friends night out
MT Abram is a smaller ski resort located just South East of Sunday River. In the summer months they also have a killer mountain bike park great for all ages and skill levels.
75 locals recommend
Mt Abram Family Resort
308 Howe Hill RdMT Abram is a smaller ski resort located just South East of Sunday River. In the summer months they also have a killer mountain bike park great for all ages and skill levels.
City/town information
Bethel is the hub of the area. You will find groceries, gas stations, restaurants, shops, boutiques, museums, and more. It is under 10 minutes from the Sunday River access road.
53 locals recommend
Bethel
Bethel is the hub of the area. You will find groceries, gas stations, restaurants, shops, boutiques, museums, and more. It is under 10 minutes from the Sunday River access road.
Sightseeing
The "Artist Covered Bridge" is a great place to check out any time of the year. The Sunday River passes under the bridge and also serves as a great spot to cool off in the summer months.
11 locals recommend
Sunday River Covered Bridge
The "Artist Covered Bridge" is a great place to check out any time of the year. The Sunday River passes under the bridge and also serves as a great spot to cool off in the summer months.
On the drive up to Rangley Height of the Land offers some great vistas and photo opportunities.
39 locals recommend
Height of Land
Maine 17On the drive up to Rangley Height of the Land offers some great vistas and photo opportunities.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Find great hiking trails
There are so many great hiking trails in the area it would be hard to list them all. For an in-depth review and info on them all check out mainetrailfinder.com
Getting around
Be sure you car is ready for mountain travel
The mountains of Maine can bring on some un predictable weather any time of the year. Be sure that your vehicle is ready for anything specially in the winter months. The forecast may not call for any snow during your trip but that can change fast. The most important thing is to make sure your tires are suited for winter driving.
Don't miss
The Bethel Chamber of Commerce
The chamber of commerce is a great resource for the area. check out their site at Bethelmaine.com