Aroostook
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Aroostook
Locals say The County · “The County”, “Potato Country”
Where the potato fields meet the Acadian heart.
Deep potato greenHarvest goldAcadian blue
Welcome to The County, where the potatoes are famous and the winters are real. Come for the snowmobile trails, stay for the friendly folks and the Acadian hospitality. Whether you're here for the harvest or the dog sled race, you'll find a community that knows how to make you feel at home.
Clubs for Aroostook
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The room
One room for everyone around Aroostook. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Aroostook. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Aroostook State Park Maine's first state park, with Echo Lake and hiking trails.
- Nylander Museum Natural history museum in Caribou with geological and wildlife exhibits.
- Fort Kent Blockhouse A wooden blockhouse from the Aroostook War, now a historic site.
- University of Maine at Presque Isle Public university hosting cultural events and a solar system model.
- Maine Solar System Model Scale model of the solar system stretching along U.S. Route 1.
- Acadian Village Recreated Acadian settlement in Van Buren showing early life.
- Outdoors Hike Aroostook State Park trails
- Outdoors Snowmobile on the ITS trails
- With kids Visit the Nylander Museum in Caribou
- With kids Pick apples at local orchards
- Evenings Live music at the Aroostook County Fair
- Evenings Karaoke nights at local bars
- Locals love Snowmobile trails
- Locals love Cross-country ski trails
Through the year
- Can-Am Crown International Dog Sled Race March The longest dog sled race in the eastern US, starting in Fort Kent.
- Maine Potato Blossom Festival July Celebrates the potato bloom with a parade, food, and family fun in Fort Fairfield.
- Acadian Festival June A celebration of Acadian culture with music, food, and traditions in Madawaska.
- Aroostook County Fair August Traditional county fair with livestock, rides, and entertainment in Presque Isle.
- Northern Maine Fair August Caribou's summer fair with agricultural exhibits and midway rides.
Aroostook has a harsh continental climate with long, cold winters and short, mild summers. The best time to be out is from June to September for warmth, and from January to March for winter sports. Best: Summer (June–August) is warm and ideal for outdoor activities, while winter offers prime snowmobiling and skiing.
Talk like a local
- “The County”
- The region itself, used by locals.
- “Brayon”
- A French-speaking Acadian from the St. John Valley.
- “Ayuh”
- Yes (common Maine expression).
- “From away”
- Someone not from Maine.
Getaways
- Woodstock, NB Cross the border for a small-town New Brunswick experience.
- Grand Falls, NB See the impressive Grand Falls Gorge and waterfalls.
- Edmundston, NB Shop, dine, and explore the Acadian culture in this city.
- Témiscouata, QC Drive to Quebec for lake views and outdoor recreation.
Local flavour
Rooting for New England Patriots (NFL), Boston Red Sox (MLB), Boston Bruins (NHL), Boston Celtics (NBA), Montreal Canadiens (NHL)
Eat and drink
- Poutine râpée A traditional Acadian potato dumpling filled with pork, boiled and served with molasses or butter.
- Ployes Acadian buckwheat pancakes, often served with butter and maple syrup or as a side to stews.
- Fricot A hearty Acadian chicken or beef stew with potatoes and dumplings.
- Aroostook potatoes The county's iconic crop, celebrated in everything from mashed potatoes to potato candy.
Where people go
- Potato farms and storage barns The iconic potato houses and endless fields that dominate the landscape.
- Acadian cultural centers Museums and heritage sites in Madawaska, Fort Kent, and Van Buren that preserve Acadian history.
- Historic Catholic churches The region's strong Catholic heritage is visible in its many churches, some dating back over a century.
- Snowmobile trails and cross-country ski tracks Winter recreation is a way of life, with extensive trail networks connecting towns.
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Nearby
Every areaWoodstockNew BrunswickRiver valley charm and potato country warmth.Grand FallsNew BrunswickWhere the river thunders and the fiddleheads unfurl.EdmundstonNew BrunswickLocal rooms for Madawaska.TémiscouataQuebecLakes, forests, and warm hearts.FrederictonNew BrunswickWhere the river meets the artsOromoctoNew BrunswickWhere the river meets the lakeRivière-du-LoupQuebecThe river's peaceful shoreCampbelltonNew BrunswickWhere the river meets the bay
Aroostook County, ME. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.