Tara’s Guidebook
Golfing 🏌️♂️
One of the best greens in Maine if your looking for some enjoyable tee time.
Not only are the staff wonderful, but the greens are meticulous & the scene of the surroundings is beautiful.
19 locals recommend
Belgrade Lakes Golf Club
Country Club RdNot only are the staff wonderful, but the greens are meticulous & the scene of the surroundings is beautiful.
Food scene
Hello Good Pie
39 Main StA wonderful locally owned bakery, pantry and fresh meal stop.
Delicious dinner & warm atmosphere option. Famous for inspiring poets & screenwriters for it’s charm and elegance. Reservations required via telephone 207-495-3553
27 locals recommend
The Village Inn & Tavern
157 Main StDelicious dinner & warm atmosphere option. Famous for inspiring poets & screenwriters for it’s charm and elegance. Reservations required via telephone 207-495-3553
Sightseeing
An easy 1 mile loop with views of almost all the Belgrade lakes. Find trailhead info at https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/french-mountain-trail
14 locals recommend
French Mountain's
An easy 1 mile loop with views of almost all the Belgrade lakes. Find trailhead info at https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/french-mountain-trail
A moderate 4.4 mile loop with break off trail options that offer unmarked areas for a little more challenge, all with beautiful views.
Round Top Trail
Round Top TrailA moderate 4.4 mile loop with break off trail options that offer unmarked areas for a little more challenge, all with beautiful views.
Rainy day activities
Bowling & arcade scene for days when indoor fun is needed.
6 locals recommend
1-7-10 Bowling & Entertainment Center
2246 N Belfast AveBowling & arcade scene for days when indoor fun is needed.
Children's Discovery Museum
7 Eustis ParkwayIndoor option for families with younger ones.
City advice
Book before you go
Boat rentals 🛶
Just on the other side of our fence is a wonderful family owned Marina that offers boat rentals. They fill quickly, so make your reservation as soon as possible! 207-495-2213 & their website is https://greatpondmarina.com
Book before you go
Fishing 🎣
Belgrade Lakes offer some of the best fishing in Maine! All in & out-of-state travelers will be required to have a fishing license if over 16. Get your license ahead of time here https://moses.informe.org/cgi-bin/online/moses_v3/step1 (when asked for a Moses ID simply answer “no” then proceed)
Customs and culture
Should you burn? 🔥
Before using the fire pit please look at the color code for ZONE 7 here ( https://mainefireweather.org ) to determine if the conditions are safe. Please be aware that only locally purchased wood (or wood on site) should be used to burn.
Travelling with kids
Rainy days w/ young ones
The Play Factory https://www.theplayfactoryinme.com
Book before you go
Historical dinner experience
The Village Inn & Tavern has been a famous stop in and inspiration since 1921 to locals such as the LL Bean brothers, Eugene O’Neil (penned A “Long Day’s Journey Into Night”) and Ernest Thompson (“On Golden Pond” starring Henry & Jane Fonda). Be sure to reserve a table in advance via telephone 207-495-3553 see more history and menu options here https://www.villageinnandtavern.com