Described by Ski Magazine as "The most beautifully preserved ski town east of Aspen", Kingfield, ME offers an ideal combination of a Maine wilderness adventure and quaint small town relaxation. Visit Kingfield in the winter to ski at Sugarloaf, snowmobile the Black Fly Loop, snowshoe atop the majestic Bigelow Mountains, and photograph a true winter wonderland. Visit Kingfield in the spring and summer for white water rafting, fishing, boating, hiking in the Bigelow Preserve, or just to sit by the Carrabassett River with a good book. Visit Kingfield in the fall for a spectacular array of leaves and abundant hunting. With charming inns, fine dining, and a friendly atmosphere, your stay in Kingfield is sure to be an ideal Maine vacation.
Once upon a time...Just before the turn-of-the century, Amos G. Winter built a mansion for his wife, Julia, on top of Winter's Hill over looking the town of Kingfield, Maine and the mountains of the Carrabassett Valley.
Designed by...The Stanley (Steam Car) twins, it was the first home in Maine to have central heat. They used the boiler from a locomotive which is still in the basement with a chimney around the smoke stack.
The First Skiing...After Grandpa passed away Amos Jr, with his wife Alice, moved into the ..... [ more
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Once upon a time...Just before the turn-of-the century, Amos G. Winter built a mansion for his wife, Julia, on top of Winter's Hill over looking the town of Kingfield, Maine and the mountains of the Carrabassett Valley.
Designed by...The Stanley (Steam Car) twins, it was the first home in Maine to have central heat. They used the boiler from a locomotive which is still in the basement with a chimney around the smoke stack.
The First Skiing...After Grandpa passed away Amos Jr, with his wife Alice, moved into the ..... [