Patten Travel Guide

  Mt Katahdin
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  • Mt Katahdin
      Mt Katahdin
    by sbrookes
  • My introdution to
      My introdution to "Duck and Cover."
    by Gilfeather
  •   "You got any Pretzel Seeds?"
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  • Downtown Deli
      Downtown Deli
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  •   Shopping
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This picture was taken from a view stop on I95

This picture was taken from a view stop on I95, Patten

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Patten Historical Society

Patten Historical Society, Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  Newly donated residence houses artifacts of Pattens' history. Worth a look. Opportunity to pick up brochures on local places of interest as well as a chance to yak with some of the nice folks of P-Town. 

Lumbermens' Museum

Lumbermens' Museum, Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  Patten is home to this wonderful collection of over 4000 historical lumbering artifacts, objects, and documents. The museum is open seasonally and has many fine examples of the areas proud heritage housed in nine buildings, including an authentic logging camp on site.... 

Hotels  

The Bradford House B&B

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Restaurants  

The Downtown Deli: Tasty Daily Specials

The Downtown Deli: Tasty Daily Specials, Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  Family restaurant with home-style cooking. Prices are reasonable...Desserts are worth saving room for.... They offer Daily Specials and many local folkfrequent this popular eatery, taking in and sharing the latest bit of local news, while enjoying a bite or two as well. If... 

Raymonds Clam Shop: "Pint of Clam Patties Please."

Raymonds Clam Shop: "Pint of Clam Patties Please.", Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  A local seasonal staple since the days when it was "Ava Deans". Here is where you will find the locals taking in their favorite meals.Its a Drive-up type setting where you get a number after placing your food order and then wait until they call it over the loudspeaker before... 

Sisters' Kitchen: Recently Opened

Sisters' Kitchen: Recently Opened, Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  ~Under Construction~ 

Pa's Pizza-n-Subs: Rent a Video and Buy a Pizza Too!

Pa's Pizza-n-Subs: Rent a Video and Buy a Pizza Too!, Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  Good Pizza and Subs here and Liars Club International Headquarters. What more could you possibly want out of life? A tasty slice of pie, a sub and a chance to rub elbows with local celebs. Best of all worlds.Good folks here. Honest. hehe. Really. No, really. "Fresh" Onion... 

Nightlife  

Mwwhahahaha

Mwwhahahaha, Patten

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Shopping  

Ellis' Family Market: Best bet for your grocery needs

Ellis' Family Market: Best bet for your grocery needs, Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  Friendly family grocery store with a small town appeal. All the items you would expect to find, and then some...They stock kindling wood during the camping season, sell propane, block and cube ice, beer, and are an agency liqueur store to boot. Pick up a lottery ticket here... 

Gallaghers's Auto & Truck Parts: Fixing your Transport...

Gallaghers's Auto & Truck Parts: Fixing your Transport..., Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  Service garage... Reasonable. 

Patten General Store: Fishing supplies here...

Patten General Store: Fishing supplies here..., Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  This place used to be called "Guiggeys" and before that "Myricks". It was the social hub for many a kid way back when. I recall it all with fondness.The stories I could tell...Pick up your gasoline here, then go inside and check it out.Random Phantoms:Myricks dog coming in... 

Red Moose Trading Post: Shopping with a local feel...

Red Moose Trading Post: Shopping with a local feel..., Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  ~I haven't been in yet but I'll let you know soon.~ 

Richardsons' Hardware: All your hardware needs...

Richardsons' Hardware: All your hardware needs..., Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  Full service hardware store with personable and helpful staff. Family-run business with many years of experience. Many useful and practical items are kept in stock. Ask them if they still have pretzel seeds. Some items are a bit marked up but if you spend some time and... 

Local Customs  

Knot a problem...

Knot a problem..., Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  If you overhear a local say that ," he'd pay someone good money to have them grind his stump." It's not as bad as it sounds. Anyway, I think you have to call someone named Darren in Presque-Isle for that particular service. 

Arriving at the municipality epicenter...

Arriving at the municipality epicenter..., Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  When one wishes to travel to the Main street of "P-Town"...One does not say: "I am going to Town."Rather, the correct form:"I am going over town."or"I am going up town."Either is correct , neither is the derivative form.Congratulations,You are now almost a resident."O.K. Now... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration, Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  1. Moose are not an ideal as hood ornaments.2. Deer come out to lick the salt on the side of the road and are a driving hazard as well...3. Mosquitos4. Black Flies5. Tree Sqweaks6. Snipes7. Black Bears8. Side Hill Gougers9. Sascrotch10. Creature(s?) from movie: "The... 

Black Bears...Ursus Americanus

Black Bears...Ursus Americanus, Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  Bears are common in Maine. -I believe there are around 23,000 or so.-They weigh between 250-600 lbs. and are generally deep brown or black with a tan muzzle.-They are about 5-6 feet long and are most active just before and just after dawn and dusk. -They can run up to 35... 

Sports & Outdoors  

1947 Patten Academy Eagles Basketball Team

1947 Patten Academy Eagles Basketball Team, Patten

 Gilfeather Says:   Coach and Principal Willis Phair picked 9 for his team from an enrollment of 28 boys. Before the Heal Point System, there were the usual Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D classifications , but small schools had the ability to play the larger schools. -This team won every... 

Favorites  

Veterens' Memorial Library

Veterens' Memorial Library, Patten

 Gilfeather Says:   The hours spent here as a child and young adult discovering the wonder and magic of books.Insider Tip: Stop by... relax, and spend some time with a good book. (They have an internet connect as well. ;-)Congrats to Mrs. D....The latest in a tradition of helpful, thoughtful,... 

Scenic View of Mt. Katahdin

Scenic View of Mt. Katahdin, Patten

 Gilfeather Says:  Take a right off I-95 at the scenic turnout ...mile marker 252. It's a rather nice view of Mt. Katahdin; a pleasant stop-over, and a good chance to stretch your legs before traveling on to Patten. 

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 If you wish to consider a rural situation in the northern part of Maine not far from Baxter Sate Park, here is a town for you.I had a page under the old system with many pictures...they were not... 

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