Bethel, ME

Sitting along the Androscoggin River in Maine’s western mountains, Bethel offers the feel of a classic New England village surrounded by rugged scenery. Most people know it as the gateway to Sunday River and the White Mountains, but day-to-day life centers around a walkable downtown with local cafes, historic homes, and a scenic town green. It is an easy place to settle into if you want a tight-knit community where skiing, hiking, and quiet river trails are right down the road.