The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum showcases our geological history, displays renowned mineral and rock collections, provides educational opportunities for the novice and expert alike, conducts historical and geological research and is a Maine travel destination for residents and visitors. MMGM will house the finest collection of Maine minerals and gems. It will include the famous Perham Collection, viewed by generations in a local mineral store that operated for ninety years. MMGM will display one of the world’s foremost collections of extraterrestrial rocks—meteorites from Mars, the Moon and the Asteroid Belt that teach us about the origins of our Solar System.
Bethel Inn Resort and Country Club is a true one stop shop for vacation fun. This four-season resort is chocked full of activities suitable for all ages. In warmer months, retreat to the resort’s 72-par golf course offering over 6,600 yards of fun on the links. Warm weather means more time outdoors, where you can make use of the lake house with canoes and kayaks. When the temperature drops and the snow falls, visit Bethel Inn Resort & Country Club’s Activity Desk to plan for skiing and other snow sports. Stay fit and glowing whatever the weather at the Health Center’s full-service spa and fitness center.
Sightseeing and backcountry hiking amidst spectacular peaks and gorges await you! Grafton Notch State Park and the Mahoosuc Public Lands are a premier recreational destination lying amidst some of Maine's most spectacular mountains the Mahoosuc Range. These lands offer rugged terrain for backcountry hikers and include 12 of the most challenging miles along the entire Appalachian Trail. Hikers who negotiate the steep summit trails are rewarded with spectacular views, particularly on Old Speck (4,180 feet).