Northeast Maine weather is something to consider when planning your Island Falls golf vacation. While the northeast climate does include four seasons, they are "highly changeable," according to Maine Vacation. May averages 64 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Summers are generally in the mid- to upper-70s, but can sometimes reach the low 80s. September cools off into the upper-60s, though the days are generally sunny and the leaves are turning spectacular colors. October ranges in the mid-50s, while the remaining months are generally too cold for golf.
Island Falls is home to one golf course, though there are numerous courses nearby in the towns of Houlton and Mars Hill. Va Jo Wa Golf Club is a public 18-hole, rolling terrain course in Island Falls featuring fast, well-manicured greens, five water hazards and 11 to 20 sand bunkers. It also features a putting green and chipping area; stay-and-play golf packages use nearby lodging. Nearby Houlton is home to Houlton Community Golf Course, a semi-private course, while Mars Hill contains a public course, the Mars Hill Country Club.
Lodging in Island Falls and the surrounding areas include Vacationland Estates, a four season timeshare resort located on top of the hill in Island Falls. Rustic log cabin units provide views of Mount Katahdin and come fully furnished. The estate clubhouse features a hot tub, sauna and pool. Other nearby lodging includes the Stardust Motel in Houlton, which features rooms with satellite television, high-speed Internet connection, refrigerator, full bath and air conditioning. The Shiretown Motor Inn in Houlton is another option and features free wireless Internet, cable television and air conditioning in rooms, as well as a restaurant, indoor pool and health club.
Island Falls is near numerous other attractions including the Museum of Vintage Fashion in Island Falls, the Northern Maine Museum of Science in Presque Isle and Baxter State Park in Millinocket, which features fishing, hunting, children's programs, hiking and climbing, camping facilities, swimming and boating. Big Squaw Ski Resort in Greenville is another area attraction that gets 15 feet of snow each year and features skiing and snowboarding facilities.
