Guidebook for Lovell
Food Scene
Rosie’s Lovell Village Store & Diner – for an excellent breakfast (served all day), lunch or a quick snack for a true nostalgic old-school diner experience. It is an authentic ‘vintage’ diner and convenience store, with friendly locals and great budget friendly food (delicious all American homemade pies too). All round Wonderful local experience. Don’t forget to get a six pack of beer, chips and some homemade pie to go.
Main Street
Main StreetRosie’s Lovell Village Store & Diner – for an excellent breakfast (served all day), lunch or a quick snack for a true nostalgic old-school diner experience. It is an authentic ‘vintage’ diner and convenience store, with friendly locals and great budget friendly food (delicious all American homemade pies too). All round Wonderful local experience. Don’t forget to get a six pack of beer, chips and some homemade pie to go.
Drinks & Nightlife
Saco River Brewery This new Microbrewery is located in an industrial building behind Two Black Dogs Country Pub. This is great local brewery. They feature up to 8 tasty fresh brews on tap, offer flights for sampling plus growlers to go! On draft: Clearwater Pale Ale (citrus-forward American ale, 4.5-percent ABV); Driftwood IPA (grapefruit & mango hop flavors with a prominent malt spine, 6.5-percent ABV); Old Course Porter (molasses, raisin and burnt cereal flavors, 6.5-percent ABV); and Coffee Porter (porter brewed with generous amounts of coffee 6.5-percent ABV). All the beer are fresh, and full flavored; the atmosphere is fun, casual, and the staff / owners are very welcoming.
10 Jockey Cap Lane
10 Jockey Cap LaneSaco River Brewery This new Microbrewery is located in an industrial building behind Two Black Dogs Country Pub. This is great local brewery. They feature up to 8 tasty fresh brews on tap, offer flights for sampling plus growlers to go! On draft: Clearwater Pale Ale (citrus-forward American ale, 4.5-percent ABV); Driftwood IPA (grapefruit & mango hop flavors with a prominent malt spine, 6.5-percent ABV); Old Course Porter (molasses, raisin and burnt cereal flavors, 6.5-percent ABV); and Coffee Porter (porter brewed with generous amounts of coffee 6.5-percent ABV). All the beer are fresh, and full flavored; the atmosphere is fun, casual, and the staff / owners are very welcoming.
Ebenezer’s Pub -- A destination, must-go-to place. Rated the number one beer bar in American and the world for the last five years in a row by Beer Advocate Magazine. Featuring 35 Belgian beers on tap and over 700 well kept bottles—including their very own award-winning Black Albert. (All of their micro-brews are excellent in my opinion). Nice people, fantastic beer great food and service. We strongly suggest making a reservation at least 1 day advance. They don’t accept same-day reservations after 4pm, the day of.
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44 Allen Rd
44 Allen RoadEbenezer’s Pub -- A destination, must-go-to place. Rated the number one beer bar in American and the world for the last five years in a row by Beer Advocate Magazine. Featuring 35 Belgian beers on tap and over 700 well kept bottles—including their very own award-winning Black Albert. (All of their micro-brews are excellent in my opinion). Nice people, fantastic beer great food and service. We strongly suggest making a reservation at least 1 day advance. They don’t accept same-day reservations after 4pm, the day of.
Parks & Nature
Sabattus Mountain — (quick, easy & fun 1.4 miles loop) Located on a mountain in Lovell, just 1.5 mile up the road from the Inn. This trail is named after a Pequawket Indian named Sabatos, who in the 1700s killed a lynx with one shot as it was about to pounce on him. This trail provides a 1.4 mile loop to a 1253′ summit offering spectacular views of the White Mountains and Kezar Lake Region. A nice, quick scenic walk on a well-worn trail, that get a little steep as you ascend to the top. There’s a lovely bench where you can rest while enjoying the wonderful views. You may also consider bringing along lunch and a nice bottle of wine. To get to the trailhead, follow Route 5 north from the
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Sabattus Mountain Road
Sabattus Mountain RoadSabattus Mountain — (quick, easy & fun 1.4 miles loop) Located on a mountain in Lovell, just 1.5 mile up the road from the Inn. This trail is named after a Pequawket Indian named Sabatos, who in the 1700s killed a lynx with one shot as it was about to pounce on him. This trail provides a 1.4 mile loop to a 1253′ summit offering spectacular views of the White Mountains and Kezar Lake Region. A nice, quick scenic walk on a well-worn trail, that get a little steep as you ascend to the top. There’s a lovely bench where you can rest while enjoying the wonderful views. You may also consider bringing along lunch and a nice bottle of wine. To get to the trailhead, follow Route 5 north from the
Kezar Lake & Marina – 5 minutes drive, 3 miles. Kezar Lake, deemed one of the “most beautiful glacier lake in the world” by National Geographic is a short three minute drive and offers boating and boat rentals, fishing, bird watching, and swimming in its crystal-clear waters. This ten mile long glacier lake is home to duck, salmon, trout, bass, and Kezar is a major Loon nesting area. (The daily call of the loon is a beautiful calming sound.) Kezar lake is also a popular watering-hole and grazing area for moose and deer. As our guest, you will be able to gain access to the private Lovell Community beach on this beautiful lake. According to local legend Kezar Lake is named after Geo
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Kezar Lake Marina
219 W Lovell RdKezar Lake & Marina – 5 minutes drive, 3 miles. Kezar Lake, deemed one of the “most beautiful glacier lake in the world” by National Geographic is a short three minute drive and offers boating and boat rentals, fishing, bird watching, and swimming in its crystal-clear waters. This ten mile long glacier lake is home to duck, salmon, trout, bass, and Kezar is a major Loon nesting area. (The daily call of the loon is a beautiful calming sound.) Kezar lake is also a popular watering-hole and grazing area for moose and deer. As our guest, you will be able to gain access to the private Lovell Community beach on this beautiful lake. According to local legend Kezar Lake is named after Geo
Shawnee Peak for Skiing and snowboarding. The oldest ski resort in Maine with over 40 trails with snow-making on 98% of their terrain. Shawnee Peak is also home to the most night skiing in New England! With 6 lifts servicing 19 trails and three terrain parks. Whether it’s Racing with the Moon, or a few runs followed by good time in their Blizzards Pub, night skiing at Shawnee Peak is a huge part of what they to too. Night skiing starts at 3:30pm six nights a week (and holiday Sundays).
119 Mountain Rd
119 Mountain RoadShawnee Peak for Skiing and snowboarding. The oldest ski resort in Maine with over 40 trails with snow-making on 98% of their terrain. Shawnee Peak is also home to the most night skiing in New England! With 6 lifts servicing 19 trails and three terrain parks. Whether it’s Racing with the Moon, or a few runs followed by good time in their Blizzards Pub, night skiing at Shawnee Peak is a huge part of what they to too. Night skiing starts at 3:30pm six nights a week (and holiday Sundays).
Arts & Culture
Founded in 1974, the Society is located in the historic 1839 Kimball-Stanford House across from the Lake Kezar Country Club. This connected farm building is on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is free, open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 to 4:00, Saturdays from 9:00 to 12:00 and by appointment.
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Lovell Historical Society
Maine 5Founded in 1974, the Society is located in the historic 1839 Kimball-Stanford House across from the Lake Kezar Country Club. This connected farm building is on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is free, open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 to 4:00, Saturdays from 9:00 to 12:00 and by appointment.
Harvest Gold Gallery – About a 1 minute walk the Inn. Founded in 1985 by Linda and Bill, showcasing the founders’ line of one-of-a-kind, beautiful high quality jewelry as well as the works of other American artists who share their passion for fine handmade art and crafts. The Harvest Gold Gallery is steps away from the Inn, right above Kezar Lake. Yankee Magazine recently awarded Harvest Gold Gallery Best Gallery With a View and commented, “Hard to say which is better: the gold jewelry and other fine craftwork inside the gallery or the views outside over Kezar Lake to the mountains.” They use traditional goldsmith techniques and each piece is uniquely crafted by hand, using all natural
1082 Main St
1082 Main StreetHarvest Gold Gallery – About a 1 minute walk the Inn. Founded in 1985 by Linda and Bill, showcasing the founders’ line of one-of-a-kind, beautiful high quality jewelry as well as the works of other American artists who share their passion for fine handmade art and crafts. The Harvest Gold Gallery is steps away from the Inn, right above Kezar Lake. Yankee Magazine recently awarded Harvest Gold Gallery Best Gallery With a View and commented, “Hard to say which is better: the gold jewelry and other fine craftwork inside the gallery or the views outside over Kezar Lake to the mountains.” They use traditional goldsmith techniques and each piece is uniquely crafted by hand, using all natural
Shopping
William Doyle Antiques – 1 minute by car, just 1/2 a mile. This is a must stop shop for antiquing. If you are looking for something special, or that hard-to-find piece for your mantel, you need to put William Doyle Antiques on your list of stops. William has an extensive collection of just about everything -- furniture, paintings, lamps, wall art, mirrors, animal mounts, American antique farm implements the list goes on. He's a warm, welcoming guy that take pride in his work. And it shows: William feature unique 'eye-catching' items that are in very good condition. During the summer, William Doyle Antiques is open everyday, except Wednesday, from 10-5. Or by appointment
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74 Maine 5William Doyle Antiques – 1 minute by car, just 1/2 a mile. This is a must stop shop for antiquing. If you are looking for something special, or that hard-to-find piece for your mantel, you need to put William Doyle Antiques on your list of stops. William has an extensive collection of just about everything -- furniture, paintings, lamps, wall art, mirrors, animal mounts, American antique farm implements the list goes on. He's a warm, welcoming guy that take pride in his work. And it shows: William feature unique 'eye-catching' items that are in very good condition. During the summer, William Doyle Antiques is open everyday, except Wednesday, from 10-5. Or by appointment
The Wonder Store — Antiques & Collectibles – Just across the street from the Inn. Owner Pete frequent area garage sales looking for overlooked treasures. He has a keen eye for the good stuff, and his prices are always right. Stop on in and tell him Prince sent you.
1118 Main St
1118 Main StreetThe Wonder Store — Antiques & Collectibles – Just across the street from the Inn. Owner Pete frequent area garage sales looking for overlooked treasures. He has a keen eye for the good stuff, and his prices are always right. Stop on in and tell him Prince sent you.
Essentials
Center Lovell Market -- well-stock convenience store with fresh produce, deli, bakery, prepared food – breakfast, lunch, dinner and pizza all day. Ice Cream, milk, water, juice, tea, soda, beer, snacks / desserts, cookies nuts, chips, dips, wine, beer and a decent medicine cabinet and health & beauty products.
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Center Lovell Market
1007 Main StCenter Lovell Market -- well-stock convenience store with fresh produce, deli, bakery, prepared food – breakfast, lunch, dinner and pizza all day. Ice Cream, milk, water, juice, tea, soda, beer, snacks / desserts, cookies nuts, chips, dips, wine, beer and a decent medicine cabinet and health & beauty products.