Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce - Serving Winthrop, Monmouth, Manchester, Maine and Surrounding Communities, Maine

Picturesque and pristine lakes and other bodies of water lavishly adorn the Winthrop Lakes Region. They provide for a multitude of recreational activities—bird watching, boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, and more—as well as moments of deep relaxation and tranquility.
Island-studded Lake Cobbosseecontee is truly the crowning gem of the region. Surrounded by the towns of Manchester, Monmouth, and Winthrop, Cobbosseecontee covers a 5,543-acre area and is approximately 9 miles long. An annual “Concert on the Lake” is held in July at Horseshoe Island Cove. The name Cobbosseecontee, attributed to the Abenaki Indians, means “the place of many sturgeon.”
The Winthrop Lakes Region offers some of the finest smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing in Maine. Cobbosseecontee, in particular, is considered one of the best lakes in the northeast—many of the state’s largest bass have come out of it. In addition to the lakes, all of the major rivers and many of the smaller ones have bass fisheries. Bass tournaments take place on many weekends on a number of the lakes.  In addition, brook, brown, and lake trout as well as perch and pickerel are to be found in the region.
The other large lakes in the region are Androscoggin (3,826 acres) (south of Wayne and west of Winthrop); Annabessacook (1,420 acres) (east of Monmouth and south of Winthrop); and Maranacook ( 1,673-acres) (south of Readfield and north of Winthrop). The annual Fourth of July Fireworks in Winthrop are displayed with Maranacook as a backdrop. There are public beaches in Readfield (pass/permit required) and Winthrop.

Area Attractions

Children’s Discovery Museum
An interactive environment filled with multi-sensory, open-ended self-directed, learning experiences for children. Admission Fee.
265 Water Street
Augusta, ME 04330
Tel: (207) 622-2209
Web: www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.org
Hours: 10am-4pm Tues-Wed-Thurs.
10am-5pm Fri-Sat. and 11am-4pm Sun

Maine State Museum
The Maine State Museum provides a great way to learn more about Maine by giving an excellent overview of the state’s artifacts, history, natural resources, and more. Perfect for first-time visitors
and residents alike. Fee.
230 State Street, Augusta, ME 04333
Tel: (207) 287-2301
Web: www.mainestatemuseum.org
Hours: 9am-5 pm Mon.-Fri.
10am-4pm Sat., and 1pm-4pm Sun.

Monmouth Museum
The museum complex includes a blacksmith shop, carriage house, genealogical library, and more. On display are a variety of artifacts pertaining to life in 19th-century rural Maine. Donation.
751 Main Street
Monmouth, ME 04259
Tel: (207) 933-2287
Web: www.monmouthmuseuminc.org
Call for hours.

Old Fort Western Museum Complex
Fort Western, America’s oldest surviving wooden fort, was built in 1754 to protect settlers from the French and Indians. Benedict Arnold used the fort as a staging point for his assault on Quebec in 1775 during the Revolution. The museum complex features the fort, store (former
storehouse), and house (former
barracks). Fee.
16 Cony Street
Augusta, ME 04330
Tel: (207) 626-2385
Web: www.oldfortwestern.org
Hours: 1pm-4pm daily, Memorial Day
Weekend to Labor Day, call for hours.

Parks & Recreation

The region’s lakes, ponds, and rivers offer a variety of boating and fishing opportunities. Access to these waters can be found at many locations. This is by no means a complete list; more detailed information about access, boating laws and registration, and fishing guidelines and licenses is available by contacting the Bureau of Parks and Lands (207) 287-3821 or www.maine.gov/doc/parks/index.html and/or the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (207) 287-8000 or www.maine.gov/ifw/index.shtml. In addition to the lakes and ponds with access (listed below), there are public landings on the Kennebec River in Augusta, Gardiner, and Hallowell.
Many of the locations for trailered boats can accommodate only small boats and trailers. Call (207) 287-4952 for additional information about capacity.

Monmouth
Cobbosseecontee Lake: Trailered boats.
Cochnewagon Lake: Trailered boats.
Wilson Pond: Trailered boats.

Wayne
Androscoggin Lake: Trailered boats.
Berry Pond: Carry in for small
watercraft.

Winthrop
Cobbosseecontee Lake: Trailered boats.
Maranacook Lake: Trailered boats.
Upper Narrows Pond: Trailered boats.
Carry in for small watercraft.

Augusta Country Club
Country club with18-hole course,
tennis courts, and beach on Cobbosseecontee Lake.
Route 202, Manchester, ME 04351
Tel: (207) 623-3021
Web: www.augustacountryclub.org

Cobbossee Colony Golf Course
Public nine-hole course with driving
range and practice green.
885 Cobbossee Road
Monmouth, ME 04259
Tel: (207) 268-4182
Web: www.golfcobbossee.com

Lakeside Orchards
Almost 190 acres of conserved orchards. Apples, cider, Maine crafts and products, and more on sale. Wagon rides and pick your own apples from the weekend after Labor Day to Columbus Day.
Route 17
318 Readfield Road
Manchester, ME 04351
Tel: (207) 622-2479
Web: www.lakesideorchards.com

Kennebec Land Trust
Organization dedicated to protecting the landscape of the Kennebec River and the Lakes Region. Conserved many properties open to public for recreational use.
134 Main Street
Suite 2B
Winthrop, ME 04364 T

Theaters

The Theater at Monmouth
Since its founding in 1970, the theater has presented professional productions of the world’s greatest plays in rotating repertory. Designated in 1975 by the Maine Legislature as the Shakespearean Theater of Maine, it is widely known for its dedication to excellence and commitment to great theater at affordable prices.
P.O. Box 385
796 Main Street
Monmouth, ME 04259
Tel: (207) 933-9999 (Box Office) (207) 933-2952 (Business Office)
Email: tamoffice@theateratmonmouth.org
Web: www.theateratmonmouth.org

Winthrop Performing Arts Center
Housed at the Winthrop High school, the Winthrop Performing Arts Center is a dream come true for the region. In addition to being used for classes, concerts, productions, and special events by the high school, it is used by the community for public forums and performances such as the CODA
Chorus and Kennebec Performing Arts Company concerts.
211 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364

Dining

Local Banking

Kennebec Savings Bank
84 Main Street
Winthrop, ME 04364
Contact: Matt Dwyer
Tel: 207-377-5801 / Fax: 207-377-5000
Email: mdwyer@kennebecsavings.com

Key Bank
107 Main Street
Winthrop, ME 04364
Contact: Carolyn Burnham
Tel: 207-377-2202 / Fax: 207-377-2203
Email: carolyn_R_burnham@keybank.com

Winthrop, ME 04364
Contact: Jeffrey Seguin
Tel: 207-377-2124 / Fax: 207-377-2767
Email: info@winthropcreditunion.org

Shopping

Audette’s Ace Hardware Store
22 Peck Farm Road
Winthrop, ME 04364
Contact: Ernie
Tel: 207-377-2711 / Fax: 377-6490
Email: audettesace@hotmail.com

2214A U.S. Route 202
East Winthrop, ME 04343
Contact: Chris Caprara
Tel: 207-395-2405 / Fax: 207-395-2406
Email: sales@caprara.com

D.R. Struck Landscape Nursery
Route 202, Box 2215
Winthrop, ME 04364
Contact: Robin Struck
Tel: 207-395-4112 / Fax: 207-395-2361
Email: drstruck@fairpoint.net

Dave’s Appliance
59 Central Street
Winthrop, ME 04364
Contact: Brian Ketchen
Tel: 207-377-8858 / Fax: 207-377-8068
Email: briank@davesappliancewin.com

Foshay-Carlton, Inc.
150 Main Street
Winthrop, ME 04364
Contact: Fred or Ann Carlton
Tel: 207-377-8238

Oakes & Parkhurst Glass
966 Western Avenue
Manchester, ME 04351
Contact: Janet Parkhurst
Tel: 207-622-2585 / Fax: 207-626-3292
Email: mail@opglass.com

The Potter’s House
82 Stevenstown Road, Litchfield, ME 04350
Contact: Mary Kay Spencer
Tel: 207-582-7985
Email: thrownpottery@yahoo.com