Guidebook for Harrison
Food Scene
Great views of Crystal Lake, family run business with excellent food. Normally open 7 days per week but check hours in off-season.
Ruby Slippers Cafe & Bakery
103 Norway RdGreat views of Crystal Lake, family run business with excellent food. Normally open 7 days per week but check hours in off-season.
BEST NACHOS! This waterfront restaurant has excellent food and drinks and sits right across the street from Long Lake.
39 locals recommend
Rick's Cafe
852 Roosevelt TrailBEST NACHOS! This waterfront restaurant has excellent food and drinks and sits right across the street from Long Lake.
Excellent family restaurant with great menu and fair prices. I highly recommend the Rootbeer wings!
41 locals recommend
Campfire Grille
518 Portland RdExcellent family restaurant with great menu and fair prices. I highly recommend the Rootbeer wings!
Excellent breakfast and lunch place. Easy to miss so set your GPS. I recommend the eggs benedict.
6 locals recommend
Top of the Hill Grille
8 Sunny Hill RdExcellent breakfast and lunch place. Easy to miss so set your GPS. I recommend the eggs benedict.
BEST in the rough LOBSTER. They have picnic tables inside and out plus regular tables. This year round family seafood business is clean, well run and GREAT , FRESH seafood. They also will sell you lobsters direct (cooked or uncooked) to take home.
43 locals recommend
Bob's Seafood
901 Roosevelt TrailBEST in the rough LOBSTER. They have picnic tables inside and out plus regular tables. This year round family seafood business is clean, well run and GREAT , FRESH seafood. They also will sell you lobsters direct (cooked or uncooked) to take home.
Located 30 minutes away in Windham, ME . If you want a GREAT steak or burger this is the place. It is family friendly and also has a standalone bar open fairly late for Maine.
15 locals recommend
Rustler's Steak House
61 Roosevelt TrailLocated 30 minutes away in Windham, ME . If you want a GREAT steak or burger this is the place. It is family friendly and also has a standalone bar open fairly late for Maine.
BEST italian food I have had anywhere in the United States. You would have to go to Florence , Italy to beat it. Open for dinner only and you WILL need a reservation. Website for more info - http://www.vivoitalian-bridgton.com/
38 locals recommend
Vivo Country Italian Kitchen & Bar
18 Depot StreetBEST italian food I have had anywhere in the United States. You would have to go to Florence , Italy to beat it. Open for dinner only and you WILL need a reservation. Website for more info - http://www.vivoitalian-bridgton.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
GREAT WINGS! Good place to have a meal, watch a sporting event, hang around the inside and outside bar. There is also nighttime entertainment and just a few miles from the cabin.
48 locals recommend
Gary's Olde Towne Tavern
678 Roosevelt TrailGREAT WINGS! Good place to have a meal, watch a sporting event, hang around the inside and outside bar. There is also nighttime entertainment and just a few miles from the cabin.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a must see. A tastefully old fashion pub and movie theater. Have your dinner then take your drinks to the "adult only" balcony to watch your favorite first run flicks. This place is great for families, couples, everyone and is in Bridgton center.
84 locals recommend
The Magic Lantern
9 Depot StThis is a must see. A tastefully old fashion pub and movie theater. Have your dinner then take your drinks to the "adult only" balcony to watch your favorite first run flicks. This place is great for families, couples, everyone and is in Bridgton center.
Come to an old fashion 2 screen outdoor movie theater. Bring a frisbee, wiffle ball bat, some pizzas and have a tailgate party. Movies run from dusk to 1am . Stay as long as you want.
76 locals recommend
Bridgton Twin Drive-In
383 Portland RdCome to an old fashion 2 screen outdoor movie theater. Bring a frisbee, wiffle ball bat, some pizzas and have a tailgate party. Movies run from dusk to 1am . Stay as long as you want.
Parks & Nature
A mixture of nature walk and zoo. Excellent family outing and great value.
54 locals recommend
Maine Wildlife Park
56 Game Farm RdA mixture of nature walk and zoo. Excellent family outing and great value.
This is a private lake for the residents of the village of Harrison and their guests. You have full access to this gorgeous lake, swimming facilities, picnic area, ballpark, playground, and kayak launch area. This home comes with (4) kayaks for your enjoyment.
9 locals recommend
Crystal Lake
This is a private lake for the residents of the village of Harrison and their guests. You have full access to this gorgeous lake, swimming facilities, picnic area, ballpark, playground, and kayak launch area. This home comes with (4) kayaks for your enjoyment.
A quick ride from the cabin. This conservation area his a great place to have a picnic. You drive right in and park. It is free and has some spectacular views. On a clear day you can see (3) different states. Yes, there is also a "cute" outhouse.
18 locals recommend
Hacker's Hill Preserve
174-238 Quaker Ridge RdA quick ride from the cabin. This conservation area his a great place to have a picnic. You drive right in and park. It is free and has some spectacular views. On a clear day you can see (3) different states. Yes, there is also a "cute" outhouse.
Amazing views at the top of this trail. This is a beginner's trail and can be done by most. ONLY go on dry days as the rocks can be slippery when it rains.
22 locals recommend
Jockey Cap Rock
Amazing views at the top of this trail. This is a beginner's trail and can be done by most. ONLY go on dry days as the rocks can be slippery when it rains.
On the way to LL Bean in Freeport stop and see the desert of Maine formed by glaciers thousands of years ago.
25 locals recommend
Desert of Maine
95 Desert RdOn the way to LL Bean in Freeport stop and see the desert of Maine formed by glaciers thousands of years ago.
Arts & Culture
An acoustical gem this facility looks like a barn but don't be fooled. Some excellent productions have been put on here. Only open summers and part of the fall.
32 locals recommend
Deertrees Theatre
156 Deertrees RdAn acoustical gem this facility looks like a barn but don't be fooled. Some excellent productions have been put on here. Only open summers and part of the fall.
Shopping
This is a must see for every traveler to Maine. It is a tiny shop in the center of Bridgton with some very unique items. There is something here for all ages.
21 locals recommend
Corn Shop Trading Co
179 Main StThis is a must see for every traveler to Maine. It is a tiny shop in the center of Bridgton with some very unique items. There is something here for all ages.
Worldwide headquarters , tons of shopping , open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. In this same area is a number of outlet stores like Northface. Be sure to see the "Desert of Maine" that is on the way to LL BEan.
270 locals recommend
L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StWorldwide headquarters , tons of shopping , open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. In this same area is a number of outlet stores like Northface. Be sure to see the "Desert of Maine" that is on the way to LL BEan.
Outdoor shopping mall with (80) outlet stores. A short ride from here is LL Bean, Carhatt, Christmas Tree Shop etc. You can spend the day right here.
266 locals recommend
Settlers Green Outlet Village
2 Common CtOutdoor shopping mall with (80) outlet stores. A short ride from here is LL Bean, Carhatt, Christmas Tree Shop etc. You can spend the day right here.
If you LOVE Christmas visit this year round Christmas store with animated figures and snow falling from the ceiling. Kids and adults alike will be thrilled. The yeven do a nice Halloween set-up.
11 locals recommend
Christmas Loft
2028 White Mountain HwyIf you LOVE Christmas visit this year round Christmas store with animated figures and snow falling from the ceiling. Kids and adults alike will be thrilled. The yeven do a nice Halloween set-up.
One of Maine's most iconic stores. Come for a visit and find "EVERYTHING Maine".
49 locals recommend
Renys Department Store
151 Main StOne of Maine's most iconic stores. Come for a visit and find "EVERYTHING Maine".
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
1603 Main StOur largest grocery store in the area.
Nearby store to pick-up a few items plusa good deli , beer etc. Next door is the UFO shop for all types of alcohol. There is also a Rite-Aid pharmacy here.
25 locals recommend
The Umbrella Factory Supermarket
639 Roosevelt TrailNearby store to pick-up a few items plusa good deli , beer etc. Next door is the UFO shop for all types of alcohol. There is also a Rite-Aid pharmacy here.