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Bethel
is located in the Sunday River area of Maine, northwest of Portland along the banks of the Androscoggin River near the White Mountain National Forest. Bethel was once the destination for the wealthy who would ride the train up from Boston and New York and spend the entire summer. Today, it remains one of Maine's most favored vacation spots. The heart of town is the historic, tree-lined village common, with its antique shops and gift shops featuring arts and crafts of talented Maine artists. Just a few of the summertime activities in the area include fishing, mountain biking, swimming, canoeing and white water rafting. There are several nearby places for hiking, and for every fitness level. Bethel is home to a championship golf course, and just a short drive takes you to more than a dozen other courses. Fall brings wonderful color to the mountains and county fairs, sightseeing and antiqueing along Maine's tree-lined country roads. In wintertime, you can enjoy Alpine skiing at two family ski resorts, snowmobiling, ice-skating and rides in horse-drawn sleighs. And, Bethel is known as Maine's number one cross-country skiing destination. For lodging, Bethel has everything from hotels and rustic inns to quaint bed and breakfasts - something to suit everyone's taste and budget.
Surrounding areas: Sunday River, Maine (2.7 mi), Newry, Maine (5.0 mi), Greenwood, Maine (10.1 mi), Woodstock, Maine (10.9 mi), Stoneham, Maine (11.4 mi), North Waterford, Maine (12.9 mi), Andover, Maine (15.4 mi)
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Bethel Vacation Rentals
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Bethel Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Bethel Spa Motel | 88 Main St | Bethel, ME | | (207) 824-3341 | | The Bethel Inn And Country Club | Broad St | Bethel, ME | | (207) 824-2175 | | Appalachian Mountain Club | Rt 16 | Gorham, NH | 18.4 mi. | (603) 466-2727 | | Aries Motor Inn | | Gorham, NH | 18.4 mi. | (
) - | | Colonial Comfort Inn | | Gorham, NH | 18.4 mi. | (
) - | | MT Madison Motel | | Gorham, NH | 18.4 mi. | (
) - | | Stone House Motel | | Gorham, NH | 18.4 mi. | (
) - | | Tourist Village Motel | | Gorham, NH | 18.4 mi. | (
) - | | Town & Country Motel | Rt 2 Shelburne | Gorham, NH | 18.4 mi. | (603) 466-3315 | | Town & Country Motor Inn | | Gorham, NH | 18.4 mi. | (603) 466-3315 | | Royalty Inn | 130 Main St | Gorham, NH | 18.6 mi. | (603) 466-3312 | | Berlin Motor Inn | | Berlin, NH | 19.2 mi. | (
) - | | Grandview Lodge & Cabins | RR 2 | Berlin, NH | 19.2 mi. | (603) 466-5715 | | Jefferson Notch Motel | RR 2 | Berlin, NH | 19.2 mi. | (603) 466-3833 | | Traveler Motel | | Berlin, NH | 19.2 mi. | (
) - | | Gorham Motor Inn | 324 Main St | Gorham, NH | 19.3 mi. | (603) 466-3381 | | Lowe's Cabins | | Randolph, NH | 23.7 mi. | (
) - | | Dana Place Inn | Rt 16 Pinkham Notch | Jackson, NH | 26.5 mi. | (603) 383-6822 | | Eagle Mountain House | 179 Carter Notch Rd | Jackson, NH | 26.5 mi. | (603) 383-9111 | | Inn At Jackson | | Jackson, NH | 26.5 mi. | (603) 383-4321 | | Lodge At Jackson Village | 153 Rt 16 | Jackson, NH | 26.5 mi. | (603) 383-0999 | | Nordica Village Resort | Rt 16 | Jackson, NH | 26.5 mi. | (603) 383-9156 | | Whitneys Inn Jackson | Rt 16 Box 822 | Jackson, NH | 26.5 mi. | (603) 383-8916 | | Peacock Inn | | Kearsarge, NH | 28.2 mi. | (
) - | | Covered Bridge House | Rt 302 | Glen, NH | 28.3 mi. | (603) 383-9109 | | Linderhof Motor Inn | Rt 16 | Glen, NH | 28.3 mi. | (603) 383-4334 | | Nordic Village Resort | Rt 16 | Glen, NH | 28.3 mi. | (603) 383-9101 | | Red Apple Inn | | Glen, NH | 28.3 mi. | (603) 383-9680 | | Storybook Resort Inn | Jcts Rts 16 & US 302 | Glen, NH | 28.3 mi. | (603) 383-6800 | | The Bernerhof Inn | Rte 302 | Glen, NH | 28.3 mi. | (603) 383-9132 | | Intervale Motel | | Intervale, NH | 28.9 mi. | (603) 356-9776 | | Swiss Chalet Village Inn | | Intervale, NH | 28.9 mi. | (603) 356-2232 | | 1785 Inn | 3582 White Mtn Hwy | North Conway, NH | 29.8 mi. | (603) 356-9025 | | Best Western Fox Ridge | Rt 16 N | North Conway, NH | 29.8 mi. | (603) 356-3151 | | Briarcliff Motel | | North Conway, NH | 29.8 mi. | (603) 356-5584 | | Chimney House Guesthouse | | North Conway, NH | 29.8 mi. | (
) - | | Clarendon Motel | | North Conway, NH | 29.8 mi. | (603) 356-3551 | | Colonial Motel | | North Conway, NH | 29.8 mi. | (603) 356-5178 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 2001 White MTN Hwy | North Conway, NH | 29.8 mi. | (603) 356-8811 | | Cranmore Inn | | North Conway, NH | 29.8 mi. | (603) 356-5502 |
| | | Bed & Breakfast |
| The Buttonwood Inn Inc. | 64 Mt Surprise Rd | North Conway, NH | 29.8 mi. | (603) 356-2625 | | Victorian Harvest Inn Bed & Breakfast | 28 Locust Ln | North Conway, NH | 29.8 mi. | (603) 356-3548 |
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Bethel Weather & Climate
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The Sunday River area of Maine, near the towns of Bethel and Norway Lakes, is situated in the western part of the state north of Portland. This area enjoys four distinct seasons, with cold, snowy winters. January temperatures generally range from 11 to 31 degrees F., and single digits at night are common. Below zero temperatures are a possibility, but usually do not stick around for long. Temperatures start to warm up in March, but snow is still possible into early April. Generally, summers are mild with a greater range of temperatures the further inland you travel. Autumn often sees some of the best weather in Maine, with mild, sunny days and crisp cool nights - perfect for viewing the spectacular fall foliage. Rain is possible anytime of the year in Maine, but most often occurs in spring and summer. Thunderstorms are possible and average annual rainfall is western Maine is 51 inches.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
27°F |
7°F |
3.56 in. |
34°F |
| February |
31°F |
9°F |
2.50 in. |
33°F |
| March |
40°F |
20°F |
3.34 in. |
37°F |
| April |
52°F |
32°F |
3.64 in. |
40°F |
| May |
66°F |
43°F |
3.38 in. |
49°F |
| June |
74°F |
52°F |
3.90 in. |
56°F |
| July |
79°F |
57°F |
3.29 in. |
60°F |
| August |
77°F |
55°F |
3.85 in. |
62°F |
| September |
68°F |
47°F |
3.18 in. |
59°F |
| October |
57°F |
36°F |
3.89 in. |
52°F |
| November |
43°F |
28°F |
3.74 in. |
47°F |
| December |
31°F |
14°F |
3.21 in. |
39°F |
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Bethel Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Berlin Municipal airport (BML) located about 21 miles northwest of Bethel in Berlin, New Hampshire, the Auburn Lewiston Municipal airport (LEW) located approximately 36 miles southeast of Bethel in Auburn / Lewiston, Maine, the Augusta State airport (AUG) located roughly 50 miles east of Bethel in Augusta, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located around 56 miles east of Bethel in Waterville, Maine, the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located about 58 miles south of Bethel in Portland, Maine, the Laconia Municipal airport (LCI) located approximately 65 miles southwest of Bethel in Laconia, New Hampshire, and finally the Sanford Regional airport (SFM) located roughly 70 miles south of Bethel in Sanford, Maine.
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Bethel Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Story Land | Glen | NH | 28.3 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Jefferson | NH | 33.1 mi. | | | Six Gun City | Jefferson | NH | 33.1 mi. | | | Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 65.6 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 65.7 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 86.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 65.7 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 92.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Oakdale Country Club | Mexico | ME | 16.8 mi. | | | Norway Country Club | Norway | ME | 17.1 mi. | | | Paris Hill Country Club | Paris | ME | 18.9 mi. | | | Lake Kezar Country Club | Lovell | ME | 19.0 mi. | | | Bridgton Highlands Country Club | Bridgton | ME | 23.7 mi. | | | Eagle Mountain Golf Course | Jackson | NH | 25.8 mi. | | | Turner Highlands Country Club | Turner | ME | 29.7 mi. | | | North Conway Country Club | North Conway | NH | 29.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Sunday River | Bethel | ME | | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 5.1 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 15.7 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 25.4 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 26.5 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 37.7 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 38.8 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 40.0 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 47.2 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 48.5 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 49.3 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 50.0 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 67.1 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 78.5 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 81.0 mi. | | | Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 87.1 mi. | | | Stowe Mountain Resort | Stowe | VT | 92.9 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 93.3 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 97.5 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 99.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Moose Brook State Park | | NH | 21.1 mi. | | | Milan Hill State Park | | NH | 23.1 mi. | | | Mount Blue State Park | | ME | 30.1 mi. | | | Echo Lake-Cathedral Ledge State Park | | NH | 30.6 mi. | | | Range Ponds State Park | | ME | 33.7 mi. | | | Sebago Lake State Park | | ME | 36.0 mi. | | | Dixville Notch State Park | | NH | 38.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 58.8 mi. | (History) | | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 58.8 mi. | (Art) | | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 58.8 mi. | (History) | | Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium | St. Johnsbury | VT | 59.8 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
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