Kid-Friendly Activities for Families in the Moosehead Lake Region
Get your family outdoors for memories that last a lifetime! Family adventure abounds in the Moosehead Lake Region. There are numerous outdoor kid-friendly activities for the whole family, including hiking trails, beaches, and phenomenal wildlife watching! In the summer, visit Lily Bay State Park and play in the water, or camp there or at one of our many other RV Parks & Campgrounds! Or – rent a boat, kayak, canoe, or other watercraft and get out on the water! Charter a fishing boat at one of our many sporting camps. Hike Mount Kineo – it’s a great hike for kids! Take a flight on a seaplane, or a Moose Safari! Go Whitewater Rafting! Get candy at Kamp Kamp! Take your family snowmobiling, skiing at Biq Squaw Mountain, or snowshoeing in the winter season! Your family will be astounded by the breathtaking scenery that surrounds you on your excursion. Historical sightseeing, museums, and guided tours are just some of the educational opportunities available in the region. Make sure you visit Tomhegan Wilderness Cabins for your stay in Moosehead Lake!
Also accessible to the public are the athletic fields and facilities at Greenville High School. They offer an ice skating rink, skateboard park, rollerblade oval, walking/running track, tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and a basketball court. The summer rec department offers classes for your children including arts and crafts, drama, swimming lessons, tennis, soccer, basketball, and much more.
The Natural Resource Education Center offers programs for children to learn about activities such as canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking, just to name a few! The next time your family plans a vacation consider the Moosehead Lake Region for the outdoor fun your family deserves!
Visiting in the fall? Check out our Family Fun Fall Agenda!
Photo Credits: Wilsons on Moosehead, Mary Sue Henszey, Northern Outdoors
Lakeside Partners
Moosehead Marine Museum
Moosehead Marine Museum’s primary exhibit is the Steamship Katahdin, a 100-plus-year-old steamboat that used to carry people and cargo on Moosehead Lake. We offer daily narrated cruises from June – Columbus Day. There is a full galley aboard the Katahdin selling sandwiches and refreshments as well as a small gift shop. The shoreside museum has a small exhibit room and a gift shop.
Stress Free Moose
Stress Free Moose is a locally owned and operated pub on the shores of Moosehead Lake. We offer a full line of spirits, a diverse number of red & white wines, as well as beer on tap from multiple local breweries. Come dive into our delicious pub grub, while listening to live entertainment on our outside deck and patio areas or in one of our three indoor dining sections.
Appalachian Mountain Club
The classic lodge experience is still going strong
After a day of fresh mountain air, step into a warm atmosphere with the best comforts of home–including a private lodge room/private bath or a private bunkroom/shared bath. Hearty 4-course, family-style dinners and breakfast buffets come with your stay, as do vegetarian and kid-friendly options.
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