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Bethel Inn Resort

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Hotels  

The Maine Mountainview House: sleeps 30 guests

The Maine Mountainview House: sleeps 30 guests, Bethel

 glo39 Says:  The Mountainview House sleeps 30 people. There was plenty of hot water for showers, 7 baths, huge kitchen , dining room and living rooms. Lots of bedrooms and comfortable beds. The hot tub is indoors in the mud room. We had 10 people in it comfortably. 

Sunday River Condos: Exellent piste location

Sunday River Condos: Exellent piste location, Bethel

 Helen196 Says:  Sunday River Condos are dotted around the slopes so I think it's a matter of luck which one you stay in. I think most of them are ski in/out as well so that can't be bad!The Condos we stayed in were called Fall Line and were situated almost at the top of the main road that... 

Restaurants  

Legends @ The Grand Summit Hotel: Best Meal of the Holiday

Legends @ The Grand Summit Hotel: Best Meal of the Holiday, Bethel

 Helen196 Says:  This was the best food that we had tried all holiday - varying dishes from ribs to vegetarian. The menu isn't huge but everything we tried was cooked really well and tasted great.The wines are also great - a little expensive but I find that all wine in America usually is -... 

Sudbury Inn: Sudbury Inn

Sudbury Inn: Sudbury Inn, Bethel

 FreeCloud Says:  Executive Chef Peter Bodwell joined the staff of the Sudbury Inn in December 2000. Formerly the the Their own website describes well: 'Chef/owner of 'Pete's Restaurant' at the Kedarburn Inn in Waterford, Maine and a Bethel native, Peter brings many years of fine dining... 

Nightlife  

What nightlife?
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Helen196 82 reviews

If you're coming to Sunday River for the Apres Ski, don't bother.

It is a very small quiet resort and even a trip into Bethel had us searching for somewhere that opened past 11pm. Maybe we just weren't looking in the right places.

The USASA champs were on whilst we were there so we expected it to be a bit lively, but I think all the action went on behind closed hotel rooms doors as we didn't get to see any!!!

Written Jan 14, 2004

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Shopping  

Not good for shopping!
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Helen196 82 reviews

To say Sunday River is the biggest Ski/Board resort in Eastern USA, the shops were poor.

There was only one decent ski/snowboarding gear shop and that's at South Ridge Base Lodge. I got a great Bonfire boarding jacket for about £50, and a helmet for £15.

Written Jan 14, 2004

Address: South Ridge Base Lodge

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Off The Beaten Path  

My 50th State

My 50th State, Bethel

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  In June, 1995, I visited Maine for the first time, thus completing a goal to visit each of the 50 states in the United States. I stopped my car a few yards short of the New Hampshire - Maine state line and walked across ceremoniously. This photo, taken 12 years later, shows... 

World's Largest SnowWoman

World's Largest SnowWoman, Bethel

 glo39 Says:  You've got to be jealous of those eyelashes!Name: Olympia SnowWomanHeight: 122' 1"Weight: 13,000,000 lbs. of snow-I wonder if she lies about her weight5 foot wreaths for eyes16 skis for eyelashes Carrot nose made of muslin, chicken wire & wood frame by the MSAD #44... 

Artist's Covered Bridge -...

Artist's Covered Bridge -..., Bethel

 FreeCloud Says:  Artist's Covered Bridge - Newry, ME.(About four miles northwest of North Bethel) It was built in 1872 and named the Artist's Bridge because of its reputation as being the most photographed and painted of the venerable covered bridges in Maine. The bridge, an 87 foot... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Snowshoeing
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glo39 50 reviews

You can cross country ski here or go snowmobiling or snowshoeing.
A friend and I went snowshoeing on the groomed trails. We were the only 2 people on the mountain-perfect.
A trail ticket costs $12.00.

Equipment: Rent your gear or bring your own.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: Intervale Road

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So much good boarding!!
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Helen196 82 reviews

Favorite thing: What Sunday River lacks in apres ski it certainly makes up for in terrain. HUGE runs which will challenge everyone! FANTASTIC terrain parks which will entertain the more adventurous of you, and loads of chairlifts to take you back up to the top of the mountain!

Not a drag lift in site which is very good news for us boarders!!

Although there wasn't much snowmaking going on whilst we were there (it was too warm) the pistes were always groomed to perfection and only started getting really slushy towards the end of the week when we had a lot of rain.

Fondest memory: I learnt how to jump on my snowboard and our party as a whole gained a lot of confidence.

Written Jan 14, 2004

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