Fryeburg Village
While it lies right over the New Hampshire/Maine border, the rural town of Fryeburg, Maine, the oldest town in Oxford County, offers some of the most picturesque beauty in Mt. Washington Valley. With access to scenic western Maine and New Hampshire's rural appeal, Fryeburg is one of the Valley's best secrets.
In the center of the town, Fryeburg Academy welcomes day students from the town as well as boarders from throughout the world. Appealing to many international students, Fryeburg Academy offers residents and visitors alike a number of wonderful educational and cultural assets. The newly completed Leura Hill Eastmen Performing Arts Center provides a 400 seat theater and two art galleries, showcasing talent from right here in Fryeburg to around the country.
Nestled in the foothills of the White Mountains, just minutes from Fryeburg in Brownfield, Maine, the Stone Mountain Arts Center draws music enthusiasts from across the country. This impressive timber frame music hall hosts national acts up close and personal in an equally beautiful setting. Drive up a country road, with the mountains as your guide, and spend a memorable evening enjoying a wide variety of musical genres, including folk, celtic, blues, cajun, bluegrass, opera, comedy and classical.
For outdoor recreationalists and nature lovers, Fryeburg is mecca, providing many year round activities. In the spring, stop by an old-fashioned Sugar House and watch the transformation of sap turn to rich maple syrup-there is nothing like it! Summer brings farm stands with the best of local produce and artisan goods, a weekly flea market, hiking and countless picnicing destinations, from waterfalls to historic covered bridges. Fryeburg is perhaps most well known for the river that runs through it. The Saco River meanders through Fryeburg offering a number of natural sandy beaches that offer perfect put-ins for swimming, canoeing and kayaking. Grab an inner tube and float your cares away on a hot summer day, starting in Fryeburg. Evans Notch State Park welcomes campers, hikers, photographers, and snowmobilers to 50,000 acres of pristine trails and backcountry. It is here that moose, deer, eagles, owls and a wide variety of watchable wildlife delight passers by. Climbers also find ideal terrain for both rock and ice climbing throughout Fryeburg, from Jockey Cap, a popular in-town climb, to a number of locations throughout Evans Notch State Park. Cyclists delight in the scenic vistas and miles of country roads. For the second year in a row, Fryeburg will host The Maine Bike Rally in July, a three day event attracting more than 650 riders. Nearby Shawnee Peak attracts skiiers and snowboarders with varied terrain and beautiful lake and mountain views.
Autumn brings beautiful, crisp weather, breathtaking foliage and several eagerly anticipated events to Fryeburg. Maine's Blue Ribbon Classic, The Fryeburg Fair, is the country's oldest fair, welcoming thousands of visitors to town for 152 years. The Corn Maize at Sherman Farms has become an annual tradition, with riddles and clues guiding you through a 10 acre maize. Finish your day with a hayride and apple cider- the perfect fall afternoon! Weston's farm stand is packed with their own sweet corn, pumpkins, squash, pies, jams and maple syrup. Their hay fort delights the young and the young at heart.
For those seeking a quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of urban life, Fryeburg's country inns and B&Bs offer the ideal respite. You'll find a number of choices for lodging and dining offering beautiful accommodations and savory cuisine. Take a stroll down Main Street, visit the Farmer's Market held every Friday, treasure hunt at the Flea Market on Sundays at the fairgrounds or visit a farm stand in the area for locally grown produce, flowers and even gifts.
Visit Fryeburg soon and discover a friendly town known for a more peaceful, quiet pace of life.
Canoeing the Saco River by Swan's Falls in Fryeburg
Maine's Blue Ribbon Classic, The Fryeburg Fair
View from Fryeburg Towards The White Mountains
Weston's Sugar House
Farm Fields in the Intervale