Location: Fairfield
Top Things to do in Fairfield
What to do and see in Fairfield, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Fairfield is a town in Somerset County, Maine, United States. The population was 6,735 at the 2010 census. The town includes Fairfield Center, Fairfield village and Hinckley, and borders the city of Waterville to the south. It is home to the Good Will-Hinckley School, Lawrence High School and Kennebec Valley Community College.
Restaurants in Fairfield
1. Colby College Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By mrsagf - washington dc
I visited for the excellent Marsden Hartley retrospective. The collection here is primarily of American and contemporary art. The museum has benefited from generous donations of both private collections and funds for bricks and mortar. The only downside is that it reflects what donors want to give, rather than what it may wish to acquire.
Gift shop and refreshments available, free parking in a college lot at the rear.
2. Fort Halifax State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Melodycthomas
The old blockhouse stands at the entrance of the park. It is all locked up so you can't see inside. There are several covered picnic tables and a very large grassy area for running and playing. The park is located at the confluence of two rivers. This is a nice place for young lovers and children to visit. A pavilion provides a place for town sponsored shows and ceremonies.
3. L.C. Bates Museum at Good Will-Hinckley
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By JayDubbs - Skowhegan, Maine
First of all this museum is in HInckley, Maine not Minnesota. I bring my children there several times throughout the year. Weekends usually have an event geared toward educating children about nature and Maine, that includes a craft at no cost. Great gift shop and a wonderful staff. There is no heat so if you go in the winter and I highly suggest you check out the website and visit on the weekend, bundle up!
4. Tree Spirits
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Faith W
My friends and I went for Maine Maple Syrup Sunday to try their maple wines, but ended up getting samples of many more.The wine tasting was reasonably priced ($5) and the selection was both varied and delicious. They even had absinthe, and for an extra...MoreIt was totally fun for us, too! Thanks for joining us and for your patience on one of our busiest weekends of the year!
5. Fairfield Antiques Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By BeeMelissa - Portland, Maine
We love this antique emporium...large and well organized. Whatever vintage other antique items you collect or love...you will find what you are looking for here. Books, tools, jewelry, art, clothing, glassware, pottery, ephemera, furniture, artworks, statues, carvings, toys, and so much more. Helpful staff and a very well greased checkout system will make your experience even more flawless. Lots of parking and a decent restroom...old, but very clean. Plan on several hours to see everything...the very large and rambling main building (with several levels) as well as the annex building in front of the main building nearer to the road. Great sales going on now...Worth the ride to Fairfield.
6. Bigelow Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Deanna H - United States
We were camping nearby and decided to visit when I found dogs were welcome. We brought our own chairs but they do have some available. There was entertainment which we didn't expect and good pizza which we knew about. It was a good time for...MoreThanks Deanna. Glad you stopped out.
7. Cedar Springs Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Debbi R - Maine
Cedar Springs offers a nice 9 hole course, easy to walk although carts are available. Its a very diversified course, some fun holes some challenges along the way, but all around a fun course with some pretty spectacular views. its not unusual to see a doe or a Turkey walking through the fairways. if it happens to rain while your there, look for the elusive pot o'gold on the 7th fairway.
8. Winslow Homer's Studio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
The Prouts Neck studio of the famed artist.
Reviewed By mrsagf - washington dc
The Portland Museum of Art could hardly say no to acquiring the studio of Favorite Son Winslow Homer when given the chance and to paying for an extraordinarily expensive restoration. It owns "Weatherbeaten," displayed in Pride of Place on the second floor of the PMA, a painting of water's edge at the studio.
I could hardly say no, either, to the unusual (but not unique) opportunity to visit the studio of one of the nation's greatest painters. Context was worth the cost, despite there not being a lot to see. Aside from probably contributing to the restoration costs, your $54 also gets you round trip transportation in a 12 person Mercedes van from the PMA to Scarborough's Prout's Neck (this is the only way to get there and to get in, no parking, no trespassing), a lecture by an earnest docent, and a short walk along the cliffs shared by the studio and its neighbors. You leave at 10:30 and return to the PMA about 12:45. On your return, your ticket admits you to the museum, where you can hunt for Homers. It also admits you to any temporary exhibit. The current one is loans from the 8 museums on Maine's Museum Trail and includes Homers (and more).
Call the museum to make your reservation as far in advance as possible. The tours are few and infrequent, and they usually sell out. The cheapest parking is in the Spring St. garage, directly in back of the PMA, at $1.75 an hour.
9. Snow Pond Cruises
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
Enjoy a private historical tour or custom cruise on Messalonskee Lake(Snow Pond). Explore 31 miles of beautiful shoreline, visit the eagle nests and listen to the calls of the loon while learning what each call means. Enjoy a romantic moonlight cruise with satellite music of your choice and you can even have dinner delivered to the boat, how about Maine's best lobster roll and bottle wine?
Reviewed By schellhoya - Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Great way to spend an afternoon. We had a chance to see and learn about so much more of the lake than just the small part we are familiar with. Captain Gary has a passion for area that comes across during the tour. You're not just going for a boat ride, but also an adventure and a learning opportunity - one even teenagers will enjoy. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity. I would go again in a heartbeat.
10. Two Cent Bridge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By sadler8613 - Kiawah Island, South Carolina
It was easy finding the bridge and we started from the Windsor side. It's sturdy and clean and safe. The walk across takes 5 to 10 minutes depending on how much you stop to take in the river below and the sights. The waterfall can be heard but hard to see. A nice little park awaits you on the Waterville side. Lots of padlocks are attached to the sides. Worth a visit on a nice day. We loved it.
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