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14 Madison Avenue
Bookish & CSN Press
Where the walk starts. This historic brick building has housed Bookish and CSN Press, and its storefront is the one for sale.
See the property →Downtown & Area Guide
Skowhegan has historic brick buildings, a creative streak, and independent shops lining the river. Here are our favorite stops, starting at the door of 14 Madison Avenue.
Featured stops
Bookish & CSN Press
Where the walk starts. This historic brick building has housed Bookish and CSN Press, and its storefront is the one for sale.
See the property →42 Court St
Farm-to-table food made with grains milled right here, inside the old Somerset County Jail.
151 Water St
A cozy wine bar downtown. Dogs are welcome.
Along the Kennebec
Walk along the river, cross the swinging bridge, and take in some of the best river views in town.
Throughout downtown
Bernard Langlais's large outdoor wood sculptures, spread across downtown and easy to find on foot.
Downtown
Local farmers, bakers, and makers bring their best each week.
Spotlight · Run of River
Maine's first whitewater park is being built in the gorge right in downtown Skowhegan. It will turn the Kennebec into a year-round draw for paddlers, families, and visitors.
Also worth a stop
Through the year
Late summer
A town-wide celebration of the river-driving days.
August
Founded in 1818, it's the oldest running agricultural fair in the country.
Winter
Outdoor fun on the snow and ice for the whole family.
Summer
A long community dinner table set up outdoors.