Situated along the banks of Maine’s Kennebec River, the town of Skowhegan was once the heart of the logging industry in the state. The river is now a natural resource that has been revitalized, providing a place for boating and fishing. This has helped the region become a gateway for the whitewater rafting Maine is known for. Skowhegan has also been recognized for dedicating itself to the restoration of its historic downtown and boasts a “nationally designated Main Street community.” Skiing, swimming, biking, hiking, and many other activities can also be found in and around the town.
Lakewood Theater
The Lakewood Theater is situated among white birch and stately pines along the western shoreline of Showhegan’s Wesserunsett Lake. Boasting the title of the most famous and oldest summer theater in the United States, as well as the “State Theater of Maine,” the Lakewood Theater has a very long tradition, a steadfast endurance, and a deep sentiment that has led to putting on performances for more than one hundred seasons. Since the year 1901, this summer theater has been providing excellent performances of children’s shows, musicals, dramas, and comedies from late May until the middle of September.
Coburn Park
Originally land donated to Skowhegan by former Governor Abner Coburn in 1885, over the year, Coburn Park has become both a welcome haven of open space and a cultivated garden serving the local community. More than one hundred species of shrubs and trees can be seen throughout the park’s landscaped gardens, as well as a pond and many flower beds. Concerts are hosted in Coburn Park during the summer months to provide the town with live entertainment as well. The paved drives also serve as walking trails for visitors, however, guests are encouraged to also explore “off-trail.”
419 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976, Phone: 207-474-3324
Margaret Chase Smith Library
The Margaret Chase Smith Library serves as a congressional research library that is open to qualified scholars. The library features a significant collection of research materials arranged as ten different categories: "Washington and You," scrapbooks, reference, photographs, “Statements and Speeches,” cartoons, books, audio, “Front Office Notes,” and articles. Highlights of the library’s collection include more than 5,000 historical photographs of world, national, and state leaders; general statements, press releases, and speeches of Senator Smith, and more than 500 scrapbooks documenting the senator’s career, including the "Washington and You” newspaper column.
56 Norridgewock Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976, Phone: 207-474-7133
Skowhegan History House Museum
The Skowhegan History House Museum is a cottage built in the Greek Revival architectural style back in the year 1839. The site is located along the eastern banks of the Kennebec River is just a short distance upstream from the Skowhegan Falls and was once an important place for the Abnaki people of the region, who at one time seasonally gathered there to plant crops and fish. The Skowhegan History House Museum features artifacts associated with the local history, heirloom gardens, and period furnishings. It’s also where the 1775 expedition of Benedict Arnold passed through to Quebec.
66 Elm St, Skowhegan, ME 04976, Phone: 207-474-6632
Skowhegan Historic District
The Skowhegan History House Museum is made up of the historic central business district that dates back to the late nineteenth century. The charming Historic District can be found on Water Street and Madison Avenue along the northern banks of the region’s Kennebec River. This area is home to more than thirty historic buildings constructed mostly from 1850 through 1910, including the 1909 Town Hall of Skowhegan. Patten Block, the oldest building, dates back to the year 1836. In 1982, the Skowhegan Historic District was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places.
Ken's Family Restaurant
Ken's Family Restaurant is a place for family-friendly meals in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. The local dining establishment serves a diverse menu that includes favorite dishes like seafood fettuccine alfredo, scallops, seafood chowder, Maine lobster, and tenderloin tips.
411 Madison Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976, Phone: 207-474-3120
Heritage House
The Heritage House is a family-owned and managed restaurant in Skowhegan that has been a part of the community since 1987 and has long been a premier fine dining destination in central Maine.
182 Madison Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976, Phone: 207-474-5100
Bigelow Brewing Company
Bigelow Brewing Company in Skowhegan, Maine was founded in 2013 by Pam as the brewery’s visionary and Jeff as its brewmaster, filling a void in the Somerset County community for an accessible, friendly, community-focused craft brewery focused on superior quality.
Oak Pond Brewing Company
Oak Pond Brewing Company is a popular brewery in Skowhegan that uses the “finest malts and hops” to craft blends and perfect flavors of lagers and ales, as well as seasonal beers.
101 Oak Pond Rd, Skowhegan, ME 04976, 207-474-3233
