Skowhegan

The Lakewood Theater is situated among white birch and stately pines along the western shoreline of Showhegan’s Wesserunsett Lake. Boasting the title of the most famous and oldest summer theater in the United States, as well as the “State Theater of Maine,” the Lakewood Theater has a very long tradition, a steadfast endurance, and a deep sentiment that has led to putting on performances for more than one hundred seasons. Since the year 1901, this summer theater has been providing excellent performances of children’s shows, musicals, dramas, and comedies from late May until the middle of September.

Originally land donated to Skowhegan by former Governor Abner Coburn in 1885, over the year, Coburn Park has become both a welcome haven of open space and a cultivated garden serving the local community. More than one hundred species of shrubs and trees can be seen throughout the park’s landscaped gardens, as well as a pond and many flower beds. Concerts are hosted in Coburn Park during the summer months to provide the town with live entertainment as well. The paved drives also serve as walking trails for visitors, however, guests are encouraged to also explore “off-trail.”

419 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976, Phone: 207-474-3324

The Skowhegan Indian Monument boasts the title of the “Tallest Indian in the World,” standing at a total of sixty-feet in height on top of a twenty-foot high base. Erected back in 1969 as part of the 150th anniversary of the state of Maine, the monument was carved by Bernard Langlais and is dedicated to the Abnaki Indians of the region, who are noted for helping the Pilgrims survive a few bad winters and were “the first people to use these lands in peaceful ways," which is engraved into a wooden sign at the base of the statue.

65 Madison Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976, Phone: 207-474-3621

The Margaret Chase Smith Library serves as a congressional research library that is open to qualified scholars. The library features a significant collection of research materials arranged as ten different categories: "Washington and You," scrapbooks, reference, photographs, “Statements and Speeches,” cartoons, books, audio, “Front Office Notes,” and articles. Highlights of the library’s collection include more than 5,000 historical photographs of world, national, and state leaders; general statements, press releases, and speeches of Senator Smith, and more than 500 scrapbooks documenting the senator’s career, including the "Washington and You” newspaper column.

56 Norridgewock Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976, Phone: 207-474-7133

Romantic Activities and Attractions:

The Skowhegan History House Museum is a cottage built in the Greek Revival architectural style back in the year 1839. The site is located along the eastern banks of the Kennebec River is just a short distance upstream from the Skowhegan Falls and was once an important place for the Abnaki people of the region, who at one time seasonally gathered there to plant crops and fish. The Skowhegan History House Museum features artifacts associated with the local history, heirloom gardens, and period furnishings. It’s also where the 1775 expedition of Benedict Arnold passed through to Quebec.

66 Elm St, Skowhegan, ME 04976, Phone: 207-474-6632

The Skowhegan History House Museum is made up of the historic central business district that dates back to the late nineteenth century. The charming Historic District can be found on Water Street and Madison Avenue along the northern banks of the region’s Kennebec River. This area is home to more than thirty historic buildings constructed mostly from 1850 through 1910, including the 1909 Town Hall of Skowhegan. Patten Block, the oldest building, dates back to the year 1836. In 1982, the Skowhegan Historic District was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places.

Where to Eat

Ken's Family Restaurant is a place for family-friendly meals in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. The local dining establishment serves a diverse menu that includes favorite dishes like seafood fettuccine alfredo, scallops, seafood chowder, Maine lobster, and tenderloin tips.

The food menu at Ken’s Family Restaurant also features a “Homestyle Turkey Dinner,” along with more traditional fare like an array of sandwiches, hotdogs, and hamburgers. Guests can get lobster rolls with an option for double stuffed rolls, as well as fresh Maine seafood broiled or fried to their liking, and all chicken and seafood is hand-breaded to order.

411 Madison Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976, Phone: 207-474-3120