Strong, ME

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The onetime “Toothpick Capital of the World” is a sleepy Maine town perfectly situated to enjoy the natural beauty in the western part of the state.

Discover beautiful scenery, small-town charm and even a fascinating history of toothpicks in Strong. Located in Franklin County, Strong is a great jumping-off point to explore western Maine’s famed scenic destinations.

Find Strong on a bend of the meandering Sandy River, a tributary of the Kennebec River. In warmer months, take a dip in one of Sandy River’s many swimming holes. Go kayaking or canoeing through its gentle rapids. Try your luck fishing for trout in season. 

Strong was once known as the “Toothpick Capital of the World” thanks to Forster Mill. The mill, which opened its doors in town in 1887, produced billions of toothpicks in its decades of operations. At one point, it was producing 95 percent of America's wooden toothpicks. Although the mill closed its doors at the turn of the 20th century, its claim to fame lives on. 

Learn more about Strong’s past at the Vance & Dorothy Hammond Memorial House, which is the museum of the Strong Historical Society. The white wooden house, open by appointment only, is a fount of information about the area and its history. 

From Strong, drive just 11 miles (17.7 kilometers) south to Farmington, the county seat of Franklin County. Visit the town’s many historic sites of interest. Learn about the life of famed opera singer Lillian Nordica at Nordica Memorial Homestead, browse through the bookshelves in the Beaux Arts-style Cutler Memorial Library and discover more about the area at the Farmington Historical Society’s Titcomb House.

Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Rangeley Lakes Region, which is about a half-hour drive northwest. Consisting of six major lakes plus hundreds of smaller lakes, ponds and rivers, the region is a dream for those who love the outdoors.

Take a memorable ride on the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad. Catch the old-fashioned steam locomotive for a scenic trip and guided tour on Maine's largest original two-foot-gauge railroad.

Visit Strong throughout the year. In winter, bundle up and prepare for possible heavy snowfall. Note that the town is small and doesn’t have many shops or restaurants. However, what it lacks in amenities it more than makes up for in scenic beauty.

Comfort Inn & Suites Wilton

Comfort Inn & Suites Wilton

2.5 out of 5
1026 Us Route 2 E, Wilton, ME
The price is NT$5,741 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
NT$5,741
NT$6,258 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (830 reviews)
"great such nice people"

Reviewed on 2025/9/22

Comfort Inn & Suites Wilton
Bingham Motor Inn

Bingham Motor Inn

2 out of 5
89 Main St, Bingham, ME
The price is NT$2,784 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
NT$2,784
NT$3,034 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Bingham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attraction Houston Brook Falls is located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (44 reviews)
"We booked online but turns out we were not well-informed about what we're getting. Upon arrival we found out our room was an older outdated room on a second floor, with outdoor stairs. We contacted the owner and after several texts and finally a phone call, she was able to put us in a better room. ..."

Reviewed on 2025/9/19

Bingham Motor Inn
Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel

Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel

3.5 out of 5
5092 Access Road, Kingfield, ME
The price is NT$5,247 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
NT$5,247
NT$6,405 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star ski hotel in Kingfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (523 reviews)
"Quite in off season"

Reviewed on 2025/9/23

Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Rangeley Lake Resort a Ramada by Wyndham

Rangeley Lake Resort a Ramada by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
2222 Main Street, Rangeley, ME
Stay at this condo in Rangeley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum and Powder Dreams ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
"I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the cabin was! I read the positive reviews and felt comfortable staying there but didn’t realize how spacious and homey the cabin would feel! The beds were super comfortable, having a washer and dryer in the cabin was a pleasant surprise, and the quietness of ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/16

Rangeley Lake Resort a Ramada by Wyndham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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