Peter and Michelle's Guidebook
Grocery
Closest grocery store. While it doesn't look big, you'd be surprised! You can purchase EVERYTHING here. They have a deli and even sell alcohol.
22 locals recommend
Bethel Foodliner
72 Main StreetClosest grocery store. While it doesn't look big, you'd be surprised! You can purchase EVERYTHING here. They have a deli and even sell alcohol.
Walgreens
28 Mayville RoadThis will be your closest drug store is case you forgot any essentials.
Health food market with ready made meals, a food truck, bulk options, and a killer wine shop.
33 locals recommend
Good Food Store
212 Mayville RoadHealth food market with ready made meals, a food truck, bulk options, and a killer wine shop.
Super cute country store run by a really sweet old lady that's a hoot to chat with! Tons of baked goods, canned goods, even souvenirs. Specialty orders are available as well.
Hungry Hollow Country Store
28 Bethel RoadSuper cute country store run by a really sweet old lady that's a hoot to chat with! Tons of baked goods, canned goods, even souvenirs. Specialty orders are available as well.
Farmers Market
Bethel Farmers Market is every Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm, late May through mid October. The market offers a wide variety of fresh, local produce, chicken, beef, pork and lamb, MOFGA certified maple syrup, baked goods, pies, fruit spreads and butters, fresh eggs, fiber products, and soaps.
1 Parkway Rd
1 Parkway RoadBethel Farmers Market is every Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm, late May through mid October. The market offers a wide variety of fresh, local produce, chicken, beef, pork and lamb, MOFGA certified maple syrup, baked goods, pies, fruit spreads and butters, fresh eggs, fiber products, and soaps.
The Greenwood Farmers’ Market is located at the old Greenwood Town Hall, Rt. 26, Locke Mills. Hours are 4:00pm-6:00 p.m., every Friday. This is a year-round market.
Local produce, meats/poultry, eggs, goat cheese, maple syrup, honey, gluten free and grain free baked goods and mixes, plants, flowers and more!
270 N Main St
270 North Main StreetThe Greenwood Farmers’ Market is located at the old Greenwood Town Hall, Rt. 26, Locke Mills. Hours are 4:00pm-6:00 p.m., every Friday. This is a year-round market.
Local produce, meats/poultry, eggs, goat cheese, maple syrup, honey, gluten free and grain free baked goods and mixes, plants, flowers and more!
Food scene
Locally sourced ingredients and beers. HIGHLY RECOMMEND: Chicken & Waffles with Salt & Vinegar Fries. Unpopular opinion: swap out the block sauce no matter what your order is.
19 locals recommend
Butcher Burger Bethel
188 Main StLocally sourced ingredients and beers. HIGHLY RECOMMEND: Chicken & Waffles with Salt & Vinegar Fries. Unpopular opinion: swap out the block sauce no matter what your order is.
If you're in the mood for sushi, go here. The sushi place downtown is over price and mediocre. This place is worth the drive. They have Thai, Chinese and American options as well and a full bar. HIGHLY RECOMMEND: Poke Salad
The Lure
971 Prospect AveIf you're in the mood for sushi, go here. The sushi place downtown is over price and mediocre. This place is worth the drive. They have Thai, Chinese and American options as well and a full bar. HIGHLY RECOMMEND: Poke Salad
Great food truck in the parking lot of a health food store with an adorable wine shop. PRO TIP: snag a table outside and some beer inside!
10 locals recommend
Smokin' Good BBQ
212 Mayville RoadGreat food truck in the parking lot of a health food store with an adorable wine shop. PRO TIP: snag a table outside and some beer inside!
One of our favorite hangouts! Live music Thursday's at 9pm. HIGHLY RECOMMEND: the Chili Cheese Fries.
41 locals recommend
Sud's Pub
151 Main StreetOne of our favorite hangouts! Live music Thursday's at 9pm. HIGHLY RECOMMEND: the Chili Cheese Fries.
Great food in a beautiful setting. Wednesday's trivia starts at 6:30!
10 locals recommend
Millbrook Tavern
1912 Broad StGreat food in a beautiful setting. Wednesday's trivia starts at 6:30!
Modern Barn
19 Summer StreetTrendy, upscale joint with good food at a good price. Full bar.
Decadent ice cream sundaes, GREAT burgers, can't beat the prices...need we go on?
8 locals recommend
The Bethel Sugar Shack
156 West Bethel RoadDecadent ice cream sundaes, GREAT burgers, can't beat the prices...need we go on?
Upscale restaurant built into an old bank vault with fancy cocktails and delicious food for any day of the week... BUT every other Sunday Chef Alex does a 7 course tasting menu paired with 4 glasses of wine. It's a super fun experience but make sure you book ahead as they always completely book!
7 locals recommend
X Vault Pub & Provisions
10 Market SqUpscale restaurant built into an old bank vault with fancy cocktails and delicious food for any day of the week... BUT every other Sunday Chef Alex does a 7 course tasting menu paired with 4 glasses of wine. It's a super fun experience but make sure you book ahead as they always completely book!
Beautiful restaurant with full bar overlooking the golf course. Not quite as pricey as you might think for a truly pleasing aesthetic.
11 locals recommend
Sunday River Golf Club
18 Championship DriveBeautiful restaurant with full bar overlooking the golf course. Not quite as pricey as you might think for a truly pleasing aesthetic.
Michelle's favorite restaurant in Bethel! Laotian American fusion DONE RIGHT. You won't regret a trip here!
25 locals recommend
Le Mu Eats
7 Mechanic StMichelle's favorite restaurant in Bethel! Laotian American fusion DONE RIGHT. You won't regret a trip here!
Really fun ski bar with wood-fired pizza, delicious burgers, and live music.
38 locals recommend
Matterhorn Ski Bar
292 Sunday River RoadReally fun ski bar with wood-fired pizza, delicious burgers, and live music.
Bethel House of Pizza
186 Main StLocal pizza place
Kowloon Village
190 Main StLocal Chinese place with full bar
Crossroads Diner
24 Mayville RoadLocal greasy spoon
The Public House Eatery
245 Main StreetGreat burgers, full bar.
Farm Stands
Swain Family Farm
185 West Bethel RoadGreat farm stand where all your gourd and veggie dreams can come true!
Great family farm stand with fruits, veggies, meat and cheeses as well as pumpkins and flowers seasonally
Middle Intervale Farm
758 Intervale RoadGreat family farm stand with fruits, veggies, meat and cheeses as well as pumpkins and flowers seasonally
Coopers Farms Inc.
27 Bethel RoadVery large farm stand selling multiple farm's products. Open seasonally.
Outdoor Activities
Spend a day sightseeing, hiking and relaxing at this treasured notch.
41 locals recommend
Grafton Notch State Park
1941 Bear River RoadSpend a day sightseeing, hiking and relaxing at this treasured notch.
Davis Park
Includes a nice, mile long, paved walk and covered bridge, but also a SKATE PARK!
Float down the Androscoggin River with tubes and shuttle rides from BOAC. They rent kayaks as well.
18 locals recommend
Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground
121 Mayville RoadFloat down the Androscoggin River with tubes and shuttle rides from BOAC. They rent kayaks as well.
The highest peak in the northeast and you can get to the top without walking!
19 locals recommend
Mt Washington Auto Road
Mount Washington Auto RoadThe highest peak in the northeast and you can get to the top without walking!
Bike in the summer, ski in the winter! All year round this resort has fun activities to offer! Our fav? Grabbing dinner and drinks on the bike park outdoor deck and listening to live music every weekend until ski season!
26 locals recommend
Mt Abram Family Resort
308 Howe Hill RoadBike in the summer, ski in the winter! All year round this resort has fun activities to offer! Our fav? Grabbing dinner and drinks on the bike park outdoor deck and listening to live music every weekend until ski season!
Great notch to drive through super close to us! Lots of pull outs for photos!
8 locals recommend
Evans Notch
Great notch to drive through super close to us! Lots of pull outs for photos!
Golf during the summer, ski during the winter! Tons of food and drink options!
62 locals recommend
Sunday River Resort
15 S Ridge RdGolf during the summer, ski during the winter! Tons of food and drink options!
Hundreds of acres of wide snowy trails with gorgeous views of the Androscoggin River and Maine forest. Cross-country skis, snowshoes and other back country equipment available for rent.
12 locals recommend
Carter's Cross-Country Ski Shop & Ski Centers
786 Intervale RoadHundreds of acres of wide snowy trails with gorgeous views of the Androscoggin River and Maine forest. Cross-country skis, snowshoes and other back country equipment available for rent.
Step Falls Preserve
Laundry
Laundramat
Super close and afforable!
Breweries
Sunday River Brewing Company
29 Sunday River RoadOxbow Beer Garden
420 Main StreetLittle bit of a drive but WORTH IT!
Norway Brewing Company
237 Main StThis is our favorite place to go when we're celebrating something...or even when were not! The menu is so good we can't even recommend our favorites. Order anything, you can't go wrong!
21 locals recommend
Steam Mill Brewing
7 Mechanic StThis is our favorite place to go when we're celebrating something...or even when were not! The menu is so good we can't even recommend our favorites. Order anything, you can't go wrong!