Overview
Farmington is the county seat of Franklin County, Maine. It's a quaint town of less than 8,000 residents.
1 sights · 6 things to do · 18 places to eat · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Farmington
Chester Greenwood House
Mt Blue State Park
Titcomb Mountain
Ski, Snowboard, Alpine, Nordic.
Sandy River
Saddleback Ski Mountain
Sunday River
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jul–Aug. Summer highs reach about 55°F; winter lows dip to about -3°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Jul. (climate data from nearby Mount Washington State Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- AUG Augusta State Airport, Augusta — 30 mi away. Directions
- BGR Bangor International Airport, Bangor — 65 mi away. Directions
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 71 mi away (major hub). Directions
The Portland International Jetport (PWM) is Maine's largest airport. It offers jet and commuter service on United, American, JetBlue, Southwest and Delta. PWM has non-stop service to Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore, New York City, Newark, Orlando and Philadelphia. The airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes' drive from Farmington.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Chester Greenwood House, Sandy River
- Lunch Homestead Bakery
- Afternoon Saddleback Ski Mountain, Wilson Lake
- Dinner Stone Hearth Cafe
Day 2
- Morning Titcomb Mountain, Mt Blue State Park
- Lunch Farmington House of Pizza
- Afternoon Sunday River
- Dinner Basils Pizza
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Chain restaurants such as Dunkin Donuts, Subway, Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Burger King and McDonald's can be found in town. Other options include:
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
By plane
The Portland International Jetport (PWM) is Maine's largest airport. It offers jet and commuter service on United, American, JetBlue, Southwest and Delta. PWM has non-stop service to Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore, New York City, Newark, Orlando and Philadelphia. The airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes' drive from Farmington.
The Bangor International Airport (BGR) is Maine's second largest airport. It offers jet and commuter service on Allegiant, United, American and Delta. BGR has non-stop service to Orlando, Tampa, Fort Myers, New York City, Detroit, Chicago and Philadelphia. The airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes from Farmington
The Augusta State Airport (AUG) is an airport in Augusta, Maine. It offers commuter service on Cape Air. AUG has non-stop service to Boston. The airport is 40 minutes from Farmington.
By car
Farmington is located on US Route 2 and Maine Routes 4, 27, 43, 133, 156, 149, and 41. It's about 50-55 minutes' driving time from Waterville and Augusta, a bit over an hour from Lewiston–Auburn, a little more than an hour and a half from Portland and about an hour and 45 minutes from Bangor.
Get around
There is a town taxi in Farmington
See
Farmington has many buildings that are on the National Register of Historic Places or otherwise pretty, so a walk in downtown Farmington is pleasant.
See Chester Greenwood House
Do
Do Sandy River
Do Saddleback Ski Mountain
Do Sunday River
Do Wilson Lake
Buy
Large chains like Wal Mart, Family Dollar, Save a Lot, and Big Lots have stores in Farmington. Other stores include:
Shop Reny's
Shop Hannaford
Shop Trantens
Eat
Chain restaurants such as Dunkin Donuts, Subway, Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Burger King and McDonald's can be found in town. Other options include:
Eat Stone Hearth Cafe (Greenwood Dining Room)
Eat Giffords Ice Cream
Not open in Winter and Early Spring
Sleep
Stay Farmington Motel
Stay Mount Blue Motel
Stay Colonial Valley Motel
Stay Comfort Inn
Stay Wilson Lake Inn
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