Maine & New England

A distinctive regional culture of tradition and innovation

One of the attractions of Bates is the opportunity to live in Maine, which is known for its coast, north woods, mountains, lakes and rivers, as well as safe mid-sized cities and villages.

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Each of northern New England's four seasons is distinct: crisp, colorful falls, snowy winters, fragrant springs and warm, verdant summers. Abundant options for recreation, entertainment, and community engagement lie nearby.

Bates’ tree-shaded campus in Lewiston is equally handy to the rugged Maine coast, the White Mountains and the Lakes Region. The seaside city of Portland and Freeport, home of outdoor outfitter L.L. Bean, are each within a 45-minute drive.

The 574-acre Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area, protecting rare salt marsh and dune beach ecologies, is a fertile resource for students engaged in scientific research and other education programs.

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Portland
- Forty-five minutes from Bates, Portland is a lively and historic seacoast town, with a working waterfront, international banking and law firms, respected restaurants, and an active cultural community. More
The north woods
- A region of more than 3.5 million acres of forest, lakes, and streams, the north woods are home to Baxter State Park — with Mt. Katahdin, northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail — and two of the most famous wild rivers of the Northeastern United States — the St. John and the Allagash. More
Down East and midcoast Maine
- Maine's rocky coast and islands, from north of Portland down east to the Canadian border, offer quiet fishing villages, outdoor recreation, artist's retreats, and shopping destinations. More
Boston
- The largest city in New England, Boston is the economic and cultural center of the region. Amtrak trains from Portland reach Boston's music, theater, sports, and college scenes in two and a half hours. More

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Voices

"The Outing Club fulfills the other side of a liberal arts education, the one beyond four walls so necessary in our modern times. The club's sole purpose is to make possible the easy enjoyment of the woods, the mountains, the lakes and the ocean — everything contained in our beautiful state and entire world." — Zand Martin '08, former Outing Club president

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