THINGS TO DO IN AUBURN AND NEAR

Lewiston and Auburn are considered one metropolitan entity in Maine, sister cities known to locals as LA. Lewiston is home to Bates College and its Theater and Art Museum. Summer brings outdoor concerts and festivals, parades, and farmers' markets.

Bates College (Lewiston) has a beautiful collegiate campus and historical grounds, ranked as top 18 best colleges in the USA. Bates Art Museum with over 400 pieces of work by Marsden Hartley and showcase modern and contemporary work of Maine's artists as well as art from around the world. Open to the public, see their schedule and a current exhibition: https://www.bates.edu/museum/about/who-we-are/

Maine has a vast EV charging infrastructure. L-A city has 51 public charging stations, 6 of which are free EV charging stations. City Hall Parking Garage is a walk away from us, at 60 Court Street, has EV Plug (J1772) Level 2 Free cost (2 Plugs).

The Bates Dance Festival at Bates College is in July. The Great Falls Balloon Festival is in August. The Dempsey Challenge is a run, walk, or cycle fundraiser held in September or October to benefit cancer research. The Beer Brew Festival is in July. All these festivals attract visitors from Maine and across the US and Canada.

Two hundred seventy-five acres, the Windsor Fair (annual, late September) is one of the largest agricultural fairs in the US, with an attendance of over 150,000. It features some of the best local and nationally recognized talents, exhibits farm animals, and offers harness racing. The Fryeburg Fair, held annually early in October, offers livestock, agriculture, and farming exhibitions, with over 3,000 heads of large animals.

Besides known McIntosh and Cortland varieties, nearby orchards offer in abundance the Honeycrisp apples. Fall apples can be stored and then eaten in the winter, and if displayed on the counter, they will remind of the fall's bounty by showing off its beauty and fragrance. Local Heirloom apple orchards guide: https://www.portlandfoodmap.com/maine-heirloom-apple-guide/

Mount Apatite is known to geology lovers and rock collectors. The Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary is excellent for a stroll, with various trails intersecting with woods, fields, and meadows. In winter, snowshoeing is a popular activity for exploring Maine’s wilderness. Lost Valley Ski Resort focuses on year-round, family-friendly outdoor activities, including Mountain and Nordic trails, tubing, and excellent snowshoeing trails.

Eating well is easy in Portland. In 2018, Bon Appétit named Portland “America’s foodiest small town.” In true Maine style, Portland's resilient restaurant community powers on cooking creative, world-class fare and inventive ways to serve lucky diners. The definitive guide to the Portland food scene is here: https://www.portlandfoodmap.com/list-view/.

Many Maine State Parks near Auburn in a 4 to 20-mile radius offer short or long hikes and trails for every level and length. Information about Maine and its State Parks and trails is here: https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails?town=343&view=map

“Preserving and celebrating diverse stories of hard-working people and creative invention. Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor (Maine MILL) is a history and culture museum in downtown Lewiston, Maine, that celebrates extraordinary stories of work and industrial ingenuity. ” Plan your visit here: https://mainemill.org

The Public Theatre in Lewiston is the award winning theater that has garnered well-deserved accolades and held the title of “The Best Theatre in Maine,” that offers remarkable performances that may leave an indelible impression on you. See schedule of its performances here: https://thepublictheatre.org/plays-events/plays/

There are many lakes around Auburn within a radius of 4-20+ miles. We are near Maine's Lakes and Mountains District. Ocean public beaches are 30-40 miles away. Kayaking is a great way to explore the Maine outdoors by water. It allows you to see birds, wildlife, and nature at its purest. Kayaks or canoes in Maine are easy to rent or join a tour group.