Monson

The Town Of Monson

When you arrive in Monson plan to park the car and stay a while. Whether you are looking for local art, interested in food tourism/ breweries or outdoor recreation, Monson has it all.

Monson is an artist town so plan to spend the day visiting galleries and viewing art from famous local artists past and present.
A sense of place is often experienced through a meal shared with friends and family. The food scene in Monson will not disappoint as this small town has 5 unique dining options.
The town of Monson is an official Appalachian Trail Community. Your options for outdoor recreation are endless and our Appalachian trail center is sure to find the perfect outing for your family.

The Arts

Monson Pottery, which is a teaching and retail venue for functional and sculptural ceramics. It’s second floor exhibition space hosts shows by artists with strong connections to Maine. Jemma Gascoine is always on hand to talk about the art work.’

The Gallery is run by the year-round international arts residency program, Monson Arts and features work by Maine-based artists.

The Historical Museum displays examples of work by the nationally renowned Seth Steward, Carl Springhorn and Alan Bray and the internationally renowned photographer Berenice Abbot, as well as examples of wood and slate artifacts that the region is famed for.

Galleries open by appointment only

Food Tourism

Monson has many options for dining as well!

Monson General Store is exactly what a small town store should be. It is managed by locals who will make you feel at home as soon as you enter the door. Find local food specialties and crafts as well a gourmet deli. Find your lunch spot under an umbrella overlooking the lake on the patio.

Turning Page Farm Brewery– A Small Town/Small Batch brewery and goat dairy. Enjoy your beer in the greenhouse tasting room or the beer garden overlooking the goat pastures. The small menu includes beer bratwurst and their own goat cheeses. You will be served by the owners; Tim brews the beer and Joy makes the goat cheese; all on site. Sat-Sun 12-6

Outdoor Recreation

Stop in to the Appalachian trail center to get details on hiking

Assistance to day hikers: Maps, guides, and help with selecting appropriate hikes along the A.T. and other trails in the Hundred Mile Wilderness and Moosehead Lake regions.

Assistance to tourists: Maps, guides, and information about activities in Monson, Greenville, the Hundred Mile Wilderness and Moosehead Lake regions. If we don’t know the answer to your question, we’ll help you find it!

Store: We sell maps, guidebooks, postcards, A.T. passports, and A.T. souvenirs. We offer a limited supply of hiking gear as well.

The town of Monson is an official Appalachian Trail Community:monsonmaine.org/appalachian-trail/

Don’t forget to visit Little Wilson Falls on your visit as well!

Header image: Cait Bourgeault Photography

Monson Businesses

The Lily Cat: Northwoods Antiques and Buttons

The Lakeshore House

Monson General Store

12 Greenville Rd
Monson, ME 04464
(207) 997-3800

facebook.com/monsongeneral

The Quarry

15 Tenney Hill Rd
Monson, ME 04464
(207) 997-3486

facebook.com/thequarrymonson/

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.

Thank you to our Crown Jewel Partnerships!

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