At first, you may think this region is merely sitting in between the drama of Katahdin and the allure of the ocean. But the Kennebec region, defined by the Kennebec and Moose River valleys, is one of Maine's most picturesque, with mirror-flat lakes, swaths of woodlands and tumultuous rivers.
Visitors come for foliage, lakeside vacations, whitewater rafting and snowmobiling.
Wildflower Sanctuary Vast wildflower meadow full of regional blooms. Holman Day Rd. On the grounds of the Governor's Mansion, the original 1920s gardens were restored in the last decade. As the name suggests, an array of perennials heartily attract butterflies of many varieties. 43, Farmington Rd.