The Brewster Inn of Dexter offers lodgings in an authentic New England-type inn that includes period ambiance and modern amenities. Each room's decor has its own unique style. Some rooms include a whirlpool tub and/or gas fireplace and all rooms have air conditioning and cable TV. Guests enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast at the inn and may order a catered lunch or dinner. Other eateries in Dexter include the China Garden, Dexter Cafe, Robinson's Mobil Pizza and Suba and the Dexter House of Pizza. Visitors who want to explore the history of the Brewster Inn can find it listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The building served as the family home of a former Maine governor.
Travelers looking for a rustic motel can book a room at the Bears Den Motel, Restaurant and Tavern of Dover-Foxcroft, 18 minutes from Dexter. The motel consists of a group of cabins, each of which sleeps five people. Cabins include air conditioning, cable TV and refrigerators. Some cabins have handicapped access. The on-site Bears Den Restaurant serves traditional Maine food and seafoods while the next-door tavern hosts rock and country bands every weekend. The cabins provide comfortable accommodations for summer and winter guests. Visitors may wish to come to the area in late August when the annual Piscataquis Valley Fair of Dover-Foxcroft takes place. The four-day fair includes livestock judging, food exhibitions, childrens events and music performances.
The Covered Bridge Motel and Restaurant of Guilford, 19 minutes from Dexter, stays open throughout the year for travelers who want to hike and relax in the area during the summer months and enjoy cold-weather activities in the wintertime. Located next to Low's Covered Bridge, motel guests can enjoy the view of the area where the historic bridge once crossed the Piscataquis River. A new bridge now stands in place of the old covered bridge which the rainwater swept away in 1987. Visitors who want to learn more about the area's history may visit Dexter's Grist Mill Museum, run by the Dexter Historical Society, whose exhibitions attest to the importance that milling once played in the region. The nearby Miller's house, also operated by the Dexter Historical Society, allows visitors to learn about Dexter's history and the residents who lived in the town during its 200-year history.
Peak's Kenny Motor Lodge in Dover-Foxcroft, one mile away from the Peaks Kenny State Park, stays open year-round, encouraging travelers to explore the trails and nature of the region. In addition to the Peaks Kenny State Park, visitors can drive to Echo Lake, five minutes outside of Dexter in Acadia National Park. Both lakes and surrounding area offer swimming, boating, fishing and hiking opportunities. Visitors may also drive to Lake Wassookeag, six miles away from Dexter.
