Welcome to Aroostook County, Maine

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.

Featured Stories
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Events
3/30/23

Thrifty Thursdays Skiing with L.L. Bean

Be an outsider skiing with L.L. Bean at BigRock Mountain in Mars Hill, Maine

4/7/23

P.I. First Friday Downtown Art Walk

Join us downtown to celebrate the creative world with gallery openings and art shows!

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Deals
1/13/23 4/10/23

5 & 7 Day Allagash Canoe Trips, 2023

If you’re hoping to encounter wildlife, the Allagash is where you want to be. It has consistently been our best Maine canoe trip for spotting wildlife, including moose and eagles. A safe and enjoyable time, guides take care of all the logistics including,...

1/13/23 4/10/23

3 & 5 Day St Croix River Canoe Trips, 2023

3 & 5 Day St Croix River Canoe Trips, 2023 Guided canoe trip with Canoe the Wild Designated as a Canadian Heritage River, the St. Croix flows along the eastern Maine border with New Brunswick, offers great wilderness scenery, moderate whitewater,...

2/1/23 4/20/23

Snowmobile Rentals - Fort Kent, Maine Aroostook County

Rent snowmobiles for an epic Aroostook Adventure! We have a great fleet of top of the line machines ready to for you. Contact us directly by phone to make your reservation. Snowmobile rentals from our Fort Kent, Maine location only. Book your snowmobile...

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