Waterville - Maine - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Are you looking for a small town with plenty of things to see and do for your next vacation? The picturesque town of Waterville, Maine, which has one common street is the place for you. The community dates back to 1754, with the establishment of Fort Halifax. As word spread that this fort was a place where settlers were safe from Indian attacks, more and more people came to the area. Within ten years there were farms on both sides of the Kennebec River. Today, the population of about 16,000 still retains its small town atmosphere and is very welcoming to visitors.

Whether you visit in summer or winter, you will find there are plenty of recreational activities here for you. Enjoy great fishing and hunting in the lakes and rivers. Walk the many nature trails where you can see the varieties of plants and animals that are native to this area.

Take a tour of Fort Halifax, the oldest fort in the country and explore the breathtaking grounds. The Redington Museum and Apothecary offers a unique display of Civil War artifacts as well as Indian relics found in the area. Have your photo taken at the Waterville Two-Cent Bridge, which was built in 1903 and was the first to connect the communities of Waterville and Winslow. It stands above the Ticonic Falls, which are also an impressive sight.

The children will enjoy a visit to the Inside Out Park and the miniature golf at Clifford's Famous Ice Cream. You can tee off at the 18-hole course of the Waterville Country Club or the 9-hole course of the Pine Ridge Golf Club. There are also other golf courses for you to choose from in this area. At the waterparks, you can have a fun -filled day, such as the Morton Brody Playground, Pool and Water Slide. Some of the other activities you can enjoy during the summer include picking wild berries or apples and a mail boat ride along the Belgrade Lakes.

The numerous stores here will satisfy even the most discerning shopper making for a memorable vacation.