Area Activities

There’s lots to do in the area while visiting the AIIA Institute on the shores of beautiful peaceful Lake Hebron here in north central Maine. Below are a few ideas.

• Kayak and boat on Lake Hebron (AIIA owns three kayaks and a row boat).
• Go fishing on Lake Hebron (Bring your own tackle, or AIIA owns a few rods/nets. Fishing licenses can be purchased in town.)
• Go on a moose safari. (Moose are regularly spotted within a 15 mile radius of Monson).
• Climb nearby Borestone Mountain.
• Hike a stretch of the Appalachian Trail. (The AT connects directly to Monson).
• Visit the Monson Museum; see Town web site for summer hours at monsonmaine.org
• Enjoy a Friday Night Hootenanny at the Monson Community Center. (Bring your instrument or just listen.)
• Worship at the Monson Community Church on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.
• Visit the Indian Store on the south shore of Moosehead Lake in Greenville, Maine (15 miles north of Monson)
• Visit the Indian Hill Gifts and Sporting Goods store in Greenville. (Lots of area-based souvenirs, gifts, and sporting goods).