| Nestled in the picturesque Kennebec-Moose River | | | | paddling events to take off in the near future but |
| Valleys are the three famous towns of Hallowell, | | | | what is readily available to you is the presence of |
| West Forks and Skowhegan. Skowhegan came | | | | a host of charming Bed and Breakfasts which are |
| into existence in 1773 and one can find echoes of | | | | just the thing to rest your aching limbs after a |
| American History jostling comfortably with | | | | day of sightseeing. |
| modern businesses. The waterways of | | | | You can choose from modern type B&Bs or |
| Skowhegan have and still play an important role in | | | | opt for old world charm such as this fascinating |
| the commercial and industrial development of the | | | | 170 year old brick, Victorian style bed and |
| town. A bronze tablet in the center of the town | | | | breakfast which offers appealing rooms with a |
| commemorates and marks the route taken by | | | | scrumptious breakfast. Most of these B&Bs |
| Colonel Benedict Arnold and his troops along the | | | | offer old-world charm with modern amenities such |
| waterways through Skowhegan when they set | | | | as air conditioning and full baths. |
| out to take Quebec from the British back in 1775. | | | | The prices of these B&Bs vary from the |
| The scenic Kennebec River Valley is a beautiful | | | | extremely affordable to the top end frightfully |
| vacation destination with a lot of attractions and | | | | expensive. Depending on your holiday budget you |
| activities on offer. To add to these the creation | | | | could easily find one to suit you and your family's |
| of a white water paddling facility in the gorge, | | | | tastes. |
| slated to come up in the near future will serve to | | | | Friendly and warm service coupled with attractive, |
| increase tourist interest in this region. | | | | comfortable rooms and scenic locations make |
| You may have to wait for the white water | | | | these B&Bs very popular lodging choices. |