| For stunning views set amid mountainous, | | | | great vantage point for stellar views of the |
| forested scenery, choose Sugarloaf USA in | | | | red and gold leaves blanketing the rolling |
| Maine for a weekend or weeklong getaway this | | | | hills and mountains. Take a scenic drive on |
| fall or winter. | | | | winding, local roads and stop to pick fresh |
| | | | apples or go for a hayride at a working farm. |
| A top resort destination in the Northeast, | | | | |
| many people think of Sugarloaf only as a ski | | | | Although you will be in rural Maine, |
| mountain. But with its top-of-the-line golf | | | | surrounded by trees, hills, lakes and rivers, |
| course, summit hotel and numerous outdoor | | | | there are some good dining opportunities on |
| activity programs, the mountain has become a | | | | and around Sugarloaf. You will be able to |
| year-round vacation spot. | | | | find some of Maine's famous lobsters, of |
| | | | course, as well as other fresh seafood. But |
| Sugarloaf's location in western Maine makes | | | | there are a variety of restaurants, from |
| it easy to reach by car whether you are | | | | sports bars to steakhouses. |
| traveling from the New England states, New | | | | |
| York, Montreal or Canada's Maritime | | | | In Kingfield you can visit the Stanley |
| Provinces. The farther from the cities and | | | | Museum, the birthplace of the Stanley family |
| the closer you get to Kingsfield, Maine, the | | | | who invented the Stanley Steamer automobile. |
| more relaxed you will feel. Once you enter | | | | In the museum are examples of steam engines |
| Carrabassett Valley, where the access road to | | | | as well as extensive photographs by and of |
| Sugarloaf begins, you are ready to start your | | | | family members, as well as actual steam cars. |
| Sugarloaf Maine vacation. | | | | |
| | | | When choosing lodging for your family you |
| In the winter your prime objective will | | | | will have plenty of options. For the hardcore |
| likely be skiing or snowboarding on Maine's | | | | skiing enthusiasts (or those who just like to |
| second-highest peak. Sugarloaf accommodates | | | | spend time at higher elevations), there are |
| ski families of all abilities by offering | | | | trailside condos providing easy access to the |
| terrain that ranges from the steepest and | | | | slopes, cross-country trails and snowshoe |
| toughest to the easiest on more than 100 | | | | trails. Other options on the mountain are the |
| trails. | | | | Grand Summit Resort Hotel and the Sugarloaf |
| | | | Inn. |
| Besides being a top winter destination, the | | | | |
| summer and fall are excellent times to make | | | | For a little more space and privacy for your |
| Sugarloaf your base for hiking, moose | | | | family, you can also opt for Sugarloaf |
| watching, river rafting, canoeing and | | | | vacation rentals. While some of these are |
| fishing. Explore the Carrabassett River or | | | | located on the mountain, many of them can be |
| mountain waterfalls. The Appalachian Trail | | | | found in the surrounding towns. Sugarloaf |
| winds its way through the mountains around | | | | vacation rentals generally offer all the |
| Sugarloaf to its ultimate destination of Mt | | | | amenities of home and often come in a range |
| Katahdin, deeper north into Maine. | | | | of prices, from budget to luxury. Designed |
| | | | with families in mind, Sugarloaf rentals are |
| Fall is time for foliage or leaf peeping, as | | | | an excellent way to accommodate your family |
| it's known in New England. Set among the | | | | on your Maine vacation. |
| mountains of western Maine, Sugarloaf is a | | | | |