Overview
Kingfield and Carrabassett Valley are adjacent towns in the Lakes and Mountains region of Maine. Kingfield is the principal gateway to Sugarloaf, a major ski resort located in Carrabassett Valley.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to eat · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Kingfield and Carrabassett Valley
Frank Hutchins House
Sugarloaf
A ski area and resort located on Sugarloaf Mountain in Carrabassett Valley. It is the second largest ski resort east of the Mississippi in terms of skiable area (1,240 acres or 500 ha after Killington's 1,509 acres or 61…
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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 — 47 mi away. Directions
- BGR Bangor International Airport, Bangor — 66 mi away. Directions
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 91 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Frank Hutchins House
- Lunch Rolling Fatties
- Afternoon Sugarloaf
- Dinner Tufulio's Restaurant & Bar
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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See
Do
Do Sugarloaf
A ski area and resort located on Sugarloaf Mountain in Carrabassett Valley. It is the second largest ski resort east of the Mississippi in terms of skiable area (1,240 acres or 500 ha after Killington's 1,509 acres or 611 ha) and snowmaking percentage (95%); its continuous vertical drop of 2,820 feet (860 m) is the second longest in New England (after Killington's 3,050 feet (930 m)).
Eat
Sleep
Stay Herbert Grand Hotel
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