Here is a list of Points of Interest and Area Activities that you can enjoy while staying with us at the Linnell Motel.

Appalachian Trail: Two access sites in the area. 1. In Grafton Notch State Park, watch for signs and parking lot. 2. Off the South Arm Road in Andover. Check with rangers or South Arm Campground for exact location of trail access.

Black Mountain of Maine : Located on Glover Road in Rumford this family- oriented ski area features day and night downhill and Olympic-quality cross-country course and snow tubing. An active summer program for the kids is available, including a swimming pool and day camp. Mountain bike and hiking trails are also on Black Mountain. For information call 207-364-8977.

Coos Canyon: A beautiful gorge carved into bedrock by the Swift River. Picnic tables, viewpoints and walking trails. 13 miles west on Route 17 out of Mexico.

Ellis River Riders Horse Shows: Old Route 5, Airport Road, Andover. Good family entertainment on the first Sunday of each month, June through October.

Height of Land: Viewpoint overlooking the Rangely Lakes Region. Take Route 17 off Route 2 at the traffic light in Mexico. Viewpoint is about 20 miles out that scenic highway which is also a source of regular moose sightings.

Kids World of Fun and Wonder: 138 Franklin Street, Rumford. Off Route 2 onto Franklin Street in Rumford, you will find a children's museum filled with special activities and fun. Call to check on public hours. 207-364-8277

Mead Corporation Forest and Mill Tours: Reservations required for all tours call (207)369-2045. Half day Forest Tour plus full Mill Tour starting at 7:30 a.m., July 25 and August 8. All day forest tours 7:30am to 3pm every Wednesday July 2 through August 24. Mill tours starting at 10am every Tuesday and Thursday in July and August.

Mexico Recreation Center: Offers many activities for children and adults. Starting in June the Historical Society Beano will be held on Friday. Fall to Spring Roller-skating is available every Saturday night from 7-9. Fall and winter line dancing lessons are available on Monday. They have youth and adult volleyball programs in the fall and winter. NEW this fall is the Teen Center featuring a game room, television, and a place for teens to kick back and relax. For more information contact Greg at 364-2051.

Mexico Recreation Park: Picnic tables, playground equipment, tennis, volleyball, basketball, baseball and softball fields, fireplace, snack bar, performance stage. Located on the Swift River for swimming or fishing.

Mines: Mines may not be open if being worked. Perhams of Maine has current information on Mines in the area. 1-800-371-GEMS

Tamminen and Harvard Quarries, both located near Route 219 in Greenwood.

Mount Mica in Paris Hill.

Dunton Quarry located on Route 5 in Newry

Public Beaches: Worthley Pond in W. Peru, Ellis Pond/Silver Lake in Roxbury, various spots on the Swift and Ellis Rivers, and for a day use fee: Mount Blue State Park and Dummers Beach in Weld.

Public Boat Launching Sites: 1. From Route 2 West in Rumford onto the Androscoggin River for fishing or canoeing, watch for the site on the left past McDonalds and Veterinarian office. 2. From Route 2 in Mexico onto the Swift and Androscoggin rivers, enter parking lot by the bridge across from Franklin Savings Bank. 3. From South Arm Road in Andover onto Richardson Lake. 4. Mount Blue State Park on Webb Lake in Weld.

Snowmobile Trails: There is a network of trails throughout the area. For information call local snowmobile clubs: Poodunck Snowmobile Club-Dixfield (207)562-8462, Mexico Trail Blazers (207)364-2646, Peru Snowmobile Club (207)562-7284, Rumford Polar Bears (207)364-4935/364-2658, Webb Valley Snowmobile Club (Carthage), Snow Valley Snow Goers-Andover (207)392-2852.

Step Falls, Screw Auger Falls, Mother Walker, Trails to Moose Cave and Jail: Grafton Notch State Park, 20 miles north on Route 26, off Route 2 in Newry. Scenic drive, hiking picnicking, and swimming. Hike to Table Rock - look for information signs in the park.

Sunday River Covered Bridge: Located west on Route 2. Take the Sunday River Access Road.

Tumbledown Mountain and Mount Blue in Mount Blue State Park: In Weld inquire at the Ranger Station.
 

The Linnell Motel has a total of fifty rooms available to accommodate every traveler's needs, whether it is business or pleasure.

We have rooms with double beds, queen size beds and king size beds. We also have efficiencies available for those guests who prefer the convenience of preparing their own meals.

All of our air-conditioned rooms are tastefully decorated and have private baths. They all also have cable color TV. Each room is also equipped with smoke detectors, smoke alarms and a sprinkler system.

The queen size rooms also have dual accessibility from both the balcony and interior hallway.

The king size room also is equipped with a desk with an additional modem and electrical outlet for use by our business travelers. For our guests in need of special handicapped accommodations, we are proud of the fact that our handicapped accessible room meets all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

We also offer a complimentary continental breakfast to all our guests and visitors and have been awarded a two diamond rating by the American Automobile Association. Please follow the links below to see a sampling of accommodations available at the Linnell Motel.