Folks who enjoy year-round outdoor adventure, historic sites and unique local culture set their sights on this very special part of Maine. It’s hard to miss. Because Aroostook County, Maine, is the largest county in any state east of the Mississippi, larger than the states of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined.
No wonder Mainers refer to it simply as “The County.” Aroostook’s other nickname is “The Crown of Maine.” Because of the way it sits atop the rest of the state — and the way its natural beauty shines and sparkles like nowhere else.
From friendly local folks to sumptuous restaurants, shopping destinations and breathtaking outdoor amenities, it is a peaceful borderland where time passes slower, refreshing evening breezes linger longer and sunsets sizzle for endless stretches. Step back into the way Maine used to be and take a deep breath of fresh pine and spruce-heavy air: Aroostook County is a place for rejuvenating and reconnecting with life's simple pleasures.
Aroostook, named from a Native American word meaning “Beautiful River” is aptly nicknamed by many Mainers as just “The County,” Northern Maine instills memories that not even time can fade as colliding forests and farmland create a patchwork of vistas spilling over its boundaries into New Brunswick, Canada.
Bordering the provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick, geographically it is the largest county east of the Mississippi and in fact is larger than the States of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined.
Maine's biggest extreme ATV event - fun for the whole family
The Presque Isle Farmers Market at the Riverside Park in the beautiful Star City takes place rain or...
The Houlton Community Market in Historic Market Square is a bustle of activity every Saturday...
Join us downtown to celebrate the creative world with gallery openings and art shows!
The County's Oktoberfest
You and the whole family are invited to exscape and relax in Maine's Aroostook County. Weston, Maine is set in the middle of the East Grand Lake Region and water activities abound along with great hikes, fishing, hunting, and festivals - you'll only be...
A Beautiful Spot on the Quiet Shores of the Fish River! Located on the Fish River in beautiful Fort Kent Maine, Whispering Falls Campground offers a waterfront cabin rental within a few minute's walk to Fish River Falls and just 2.5 miles from downtown...
Fly Fishing with a Registered Maine Guide With the Umcolcus Deadwater but a step from your cabin door, the fishing and canoeing couldn't be better. Whether you're looking for the thrill of bringing in a brook trout or the serenity of an evening canoe...