You’ll Fall In Love With This Charming River Town In Maine

Waterville, a charming town on the Kennebec River in Maine, offers a close-knit community, historic sites, and ample recreational opportunities.

Maine is just full of charming towns, and the one we're featuring today is no exception. Take a look at this pretty town, located right on the Kennebec River.

This is the charming town of Waterville is in Kennebec County. About 16,000 people call this idyllic place home.

Waterville is nestled right on the banks of the Kennebec River.

This is a close-knit community with plenty of shops and restaurants.

The town square provides a pretty green space for residents.

A splash pad cools local kids off on hot days.

Wander down historic Main Street and visit some of the shops here. This is the kind of town where residents shop local and take pride in their community.

St. Francis de Sales Chuch is located at 52 Elm Street. It's simply picturesque.

Historic City Hall was built in 1902. It's located at 1 Common Street.

The pretty campus of Colby College, a small liberal arts school, is located right on the river. The school enrolls about 1,800 students.

There's plenty of opportunity for recreation here, too. Take a walking tour of the town and cross the river at Two Penny Bridge.

Quarry Road Trails provide six miles of hiking opportunities.

The trails are groomed in the winter for cross country skiing.

Visit the adorable river town of Waterville as soon as possible...you're going to fall in love with this place.

What's your favorite thing about Waterville?

Here are 10 more pretty towns to explore in Maine. Take a look!

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