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Maine Acadian CultureAssorted items--including a pony bank and historic boxes--sit on a table.
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Maine Acadian Culture
Directions

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Bicycling Information
 
 

By Car
The Saint John Valley is located in northern Aroostook County, Maine, 200 miles north of Bangor at the northern terminus of U.S. Route 1. It is best reached by private vehicle. From Interstate 95, use exits at Sherman or Smyrna Mills for Route 11 to Fort Kent, or the exit at Houlton for U.S. Route 1 North.

By Plane
Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle
Flights and rental cars are available. For more information, call
(207) 764-2550.

Frenchville Airport (Maine)
For information about charter air service, call the airport at
(207) 543-6300. Rental cars are available at the airport by reservation only, as vehicles are not based at the airport.

St. Leonard Regional Airport (Canada)
Charter or private airplane services only. There are rental cars available at the airport. For more information, call (506) 423-7571.

 

 
beech leaves
Enjoy a fall bike ride in the Saint John Valley.
Links to the Explore Maine by Bike website
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Landscape view of fence and river  

Did You Know?
Maine Acadians have historically used the French language to transmit their oral traditions. Today, French is learned as a first or second language throughout the valley.

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Last Updated: July 26, 2006 at 14:06 EST