Dexter: The Vacationland of Maine
Dexter is a small town in Penobscot County, MA, and situated on the Moosehead Trail. It is a lush and charming rural town that's surrounded by valleys, hills, and numerous lakes and ponds. The main occupation of its residents was mostly based on fishing. It also gives off a wide variety of architectural designs through museums, main buildings, and hotels. The nearest airport is about 32 miles from Dexter, called Bangor International Airport (BGR).
Best Time to Visit
Dexter, MA is famed for its Maine Red Hot Dog Festival every mid-August, where they drew a large number of people to see the Hotdog eating contest and children's pie-eating contest. This is free admission to all, and accessible to the town's crafts, foods, and beer/wine tents. Interestingly, the weather is pleasant from June to August and seemed to be the busiest months for tourism, while January to February is least visited months.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Because of the townspeople's preservation of nature, many outdoor activities can be done, like boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing, biking, and golfing. The distinct landmark of Dexter is the Lake Wassookeag, which is the source of the water supply to its citizens. It has clear, pristine waters and people can see the fish swimming.
It's best to choose the most convenient Dexter hotel near Dexter's attractions. Best Western White House Inn might be one of the best options because it is conveniently near to Dexter's main attraction.