Unity, Maine is a small town in the south central part of the state. Unity Pond is nearby, and is a small lake that provides outdoor recreation year-round. The town is known as the home of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. There are no hotels in Unity, although there is one bed and breakfast. A couple of small local restaurants are in the area. Hotels can be found in surrounding towns near Interstate 95, which is about 10 miles away.
The Best Western Whitehouse Inn is south of Bangor, Maine, near Interstate 95 and on a 40-acre tract of land. Cookies are given to guests at check-in. It is about 20 miles from Unity. Suites are on the third floor and feature cathedral ceilings, skylights and fireplaces. Rooms on the first and second floor are more standard rooms, with smoking and nonsmoking rooms available. The hotel has elevators. Pets are welcome with a fee. The hotel has a lounge open in the evenings, called The Filibuster, and has a limited menu of light snacks. A free breakfast is served in the morning. A nearby family restaurant, Dysart's, is famous locally for its corned beef hash.
Lovley's Motel is 12 miles north of Unity at Palmyra. The hotel is just off Interstate 95 at exit 157. Several lakes in the area offer outdoor recreation opportunities. The hotel is within walking distance to restaurants, gift shops, a post office and other businesses. There are 64 rooms on two floors. Pets are accepted and there is no extra fee. Some rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. Smoking and nonsmoking rooms are available. Fast food restaurants are close to the Interstate, and there is a locally-owned pizza restaurant in the small town of Palmyra.
The Whispering Pines Motel is on the Kennebec River at Skowhegen, Maine. It is 20 miles northwest of Unity, and 10 miles north of Interstate 95, on U.S. Highway 201. The motel is in a remote area nestled among pine trees. Rooms are all at ground level and parking is in front of each room. There is free Wi-Fi, cable TV, microwave and refrigerator in each room. Skowegan has a drive-in theater. Gifford's is an old-time ice cream shop, and there is an antique mall in town. The Old Mill Pub and Al's Pizza are two locally-owned restaurants that serve fresh-made food.
The Copper Heron Bed and Breakfast is an 1840s house on Main Street in Unity. The house has four bedrooms, each with a full bathroom. A full breakfast is served for guests, and dinner is available if advance notice is given. Breakfast includes homemade breads and jam, along with items like ham, sausage and eggs. Each room is decorated to have its own personality. There is a parlor for guests to use, which has a library that includes books, a TV and VCR. Other common areas include a formal garden and a large dining room.
