Highland Lake Resort

On this page you'll find information on the many great activities you can do both at the Highland Lake Resort and nearby within the Bridgton Lakes region!

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Maine's lakes region comes into full swing by July 1st, but the area is still very active and alive during the fall and spring, too! Except for swimming (and many enjoy taking a dip in the lake from Memorial Day up till Labor Day), all three seaons offer up fun, adventure, arts, and shopping. You'll find Highland Lake Resort the perfect place to stay. Reserve one of our fully-equipped efficiency units for the entire week and use it as a "base of operations". Then spend your days exploring Southern Maine and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. From the hustle and bustle of the coastal cities to a quiet hike up a local mountain, Maine offers plenty to keep you occupied.

On-Site Activities:

Large, sandy beach

Of course, you can choose to enjoy your stay at the Highland Lake Resort on site. Summer activities include swimming in the clean, clear waters of Highland Lake from the resort's large sandy beach. Alongside the beach, a long dock with bench seating lets parents watch their children in the water, or provides a great place to "catch some rays".

Canoe rentals From April through October, perhaps you want to take out one of the resort's free row boats, canoes, or pedal boat for awhile. The lake is teaming with large- and small-mouth bass, brown trout, lake trout (touge), white and yellow perch, hornpout, and pickerel. We have several fishing rods on hand, and temporary fishing licenses are available intown, or online through our Fishing & Hunting page. And nothing beats the view of the lakeside foliage from a canoe on a crisp, autumn morning!

Tennis Court

Less water-oriented? Try out our tennis court (balls and racquets available) or the lawn games. Play some badminton, volleyball, football, or soccer. If the weather's not cooperating, you can use the ping pong table, billiard table, darts, and foosball in the game room, or pamper yourself in our Spa and Fitness Center. There's plenty for people of ALL ages to do at the Resort all year!

Nearby Activities:

Following are some things you can do while visiting the Bridgton area. We are very convenient to so many places, and we have a lot going on right here in our own back yard! If you know of any places or activities we've missed, or wish to comment on our choices, please e-mail us and let us know your thoughts. Thanks!

Shop at the many quaint and interesting stores in Bridgton (for example, the Corn Shop Trading Post, The Shops at the Main Difference, The Cool Moose, and, of course, Reny's Department Store!)
Antiquing in the area is great! Many types of stores to choose from, and usually much lower prices than Route 1 stores.
Check out local fairs, festivals, and other events. Call the local Chamber of Commerce (647-3472) for ideas.
Play golf at the Bridgton Highlands Country Club (5 minutes away - 647-3491), Naples Golf Course (15 minutes), or Point Sebago Golf Course (20 minutes - 655-2747). Ask about discounts for our guests!
Get in some miniature golf at Starboard Green (on the Naples Causeway) or Steamboat Landing (on Rt. 114 - 693-6782).
Hike on dozens of trails or take a guided tour of nature. Check with Lakes Environmental Assoc. (647-8580) and Loon Echo Land Trust (647-4352). (We also have maps!)
Stroll through the works of dozens of local artists at Gallery 302 (647-2787) on Main Street.
Rent canoes, sailboats, or water skis at the Sportshaus (647-5100). They also rent skis and snowboards in winter.
Try horseback riding at Any Day Now Stables (647-8704), Secret Acres Stables (693-3441) or Carousel Farms (627-4471).
Canoe, kayak, or raft on the Saco River with Saco Bound (603-447-2177), or try sailing lessons with Sebago Sailing (647-4400).
Take a hay ride out among the real, live buffalo at Beech Hill Farm & Bison Ranch (583-2515) in nearby Waterford.
Wax nostalgic while watching the latest movies at our 2-screen Bridgton Twin Drive-in (summer only - 647-8666).
Visit the famous hand-operated Songo Locks in Naples. Rent a boat at the Naples Causeway at Long Lake Marine (693-3159) or take a one or 2 1/2 hour cruise on the stern-wheeler, the Songo Queen II, (693-6861).
Take a scenic seaplane ride over the lakes region at Naples Seaplane Rides on the Causeway (693-3736).
Visit the historical Gibbs St. Museum in downtown Bridgton (647-3699), the 1700's Narramissic Farm (647-9954), off Route 107, or the Spratt-Mead Museum in North Bridgton.
In the summer, enjoy free, weekly outdoor band concerts in downtown Bridgton every Wednesday.
In winter, access 600 miles of groomed snowmobile trails right from your back door! (We have free trail maps for our guests.)
Check Deertrees Theatre in Harrison (583-6747), School House Arts Center in Sebago (642-3743), or the Denmark Arts Center (452-2412) for live musical, theatrical, and children?s presentations.
Downtown, The Big Kahuna Cafe offers live blues and jazz by national artists, plus open-mike nights (summer only - 647-9031).
In the fall, visit one of the many agricultural fairs, including the nearby Fryeburg Fair (935-3268), Northern New England's largest.
Check our weekly paper, The Bridgton News, every Thursday for dates of festivals, summer bazaars, auctions, public suppers, etc.
Visit nearby covered bridges: Hemlock Bridge off Route 302 in Fryeburg and Babb's Bridge off River Road in Windham.
Visit the live animals at the Maine Wildlife Park (657-4977) and nearby fish hatchery off Route 26, 3 1/2 miles outside of Gray.
Go-karts, mini-golf, & more, plus winter-time sledding at Seacoast Fun Park (892-5952) on Route 302 in Windham.
You're only an hour from Portland and the Coast of Maine! Take a day trip and see the many sights of coastal Maine.
Shop at the tax-free outlets and malls of North Conway, NH (only 25 minutes away)
For youngsters, a trip to Storyland in Glen, NH (45 minutes away - 603-383-4186).
Since you're so close to the East Coast's tallest mountain, take the old-fashioned Cog Railway (800-922-8825) or the Auto Road (603-466-3988) to the top of Mt. Washington.
Take 302 west to 113 and Center Conway. Look for the 'Kancamagus Highway' (Rt. 112) on right. In Lincoln, NH, take Rt. 3 north, then join up again onto Rt. 302 and head back east. It's a day trip of the most beautiful, natural scenic beauty you'll ever see!

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