Greenville Maine Vacation Getaway

Greenville is a tiny town located on the southern tip of Maine’s largest and most famous lake, Moosehead Lake. Greenville, with a population of just over a thousand, simply glows with small town charm.

The Greenville Inn, which has been recommended by Yankee Magazine, and was named one of the five best New England Bed and Breakfasts in both 2007 and 2008, offers a variety of special weekend packages. The Inn is something of a paradise for nature lovers who want to explore the outdoors and enjoy the finest amenities in the same weekend. The Inn offers views of Moosehead Lake from the rooms, as well as private entrances and whirlpool tubs. The Inn will arrange a moose tour for you with a Registered Maine Guide, who will take you to remote ponds in search of the largest animal of the northern Maine forest. The Inn also offers ice fishing trips, with ice shack included!

For a more affordable option, try the Greenwood Motel, in Greenville Junction, which promises its guests the lowest price in the region. (They also offer moose safaris!)

Or if you really want an adventure, consider camping at Lily Bay State Park, where you can pitch a tent only a few feet from Moosehead Lake, which offers what some consider the best kayaking in Maine. Create your own moose safari from your canoe or kayak.

During the day, take a cruise aboard The Katahdin, a historic steamer which will take you on a tour of Moosehead Lake, while you enjoy the spacious decks and scrumptious snacks and beverages.

A stay in Greenville puts you within spitting distance of some of the best hiking in Maine. Explore a stretch of the Appalachian Trail, visit Lily Bay State Park, or hike up Elephant Mountain to witness the remains of a 1963 airplane crash. After only a short hike, visitors can begin to see the refuse of the B-52 Stratofortress-C, an $8 million Air Force aircraft.

If you’re really looking for an adventure, consider dining at The Black Frog. The restaurant is located in downtown, right on the water and seating offers lake views. The food is standard pub fare, but the character of the restaurant will be what you’ll remember. The owners have a sense of humor, and were the subject of quite a scandal recently when they offered free meals to anyone who would skinny dip off their deck during the winter months. The local police had to be called a few times. But even if you’re not into nudity, the décor and ambiance is worth a visit.

For a slightly calmer dining experience, try Kelly’s Landing, a restaurant located just up the road in Greenville Junction. Kelly’s is family-friendly, with gorgeous lake views, and delicious Maine dining options, including steaks and seafood. During the summer months, ask to be seated on the deck for a view you can’t beat.

Greenville is a worthy destination during any season. No matter your pleasure: swimming, kayaking, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, hunting, fishing, or ice-fishing, Greenville is an outdoors-person’s paradise.