Discover Somerset
9 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Wire Bridge
A small historic wire-suspension bridge spanning the Carrabassett River — strong lines, rustic wood and metal details, and reflective water make it a compelling subject. Best at golden hour and during fall foliage or after rain for vivid reflections. Easily reached by car with informal roadside parking; bring boots for riverbank shots. No formal entry fees; respectful behaviour around the quiet rural community is expected.
Parkman Hill Farm
Parkman Hill Farm offers classic Maine pastoral scenes — rolling fields, a weathered farmhouse and barn, fences, and seasonal crops. Best at golden hour or misty autumn/spring mornings for soft light and atmosphere. Rural property may be active farming; park respectfully at the roadside or designated lot, ask permission if entering private areas. Easy access by car from Solon; expect limited facilities and variable weather.
Robbins Hill Recreation Area
Robbins Hill Recreation Area offers wooded trails, open meadows and a hilltop with clear views over rural Somerset County — excellent for landscape and seasonal foliage shots. Best at sunrise or golden hour for soft light and long shadows; fall foliage and winter snows add strong color/contrast. Small parking area and easy-to-moderate trails; outfit for uneven footing. No formal entry fee; expect few visitors so weekdays deliver solitude.
Houston Brook Falls
Small, photogenic cascade set in quiet Maine woods — shoot flowing water, mossy boulders and autumn foliage. Best after spring melt or rain for higher flow; fall offers vivid color. Light is best at golden hour when trees soften; midday can create harsh highlights. Trail is short but rocky; park at the small trailhead in Bingham (no fee). Expect limited facilities and low crowds—good for intimate nature frames.
Nowetah's Indian Store & Museum
Nowetah's Indian Store & Museum is a small roadside museum/shop showcasing Native American artifacts, crafts and local memorabilia in a rustic New England setting. Photograph exterior signage, display windows, handcrafted items and interpretive exhibits. Visit weekday mornings or late afternoon for soft light and fewer visitors. Interiors may be dim—ask permission before shooting artifacts. Street parking is available on Colegrove Rd; be mindful of cultural sensitivity when photographing people,
Whitten Woods (middle road entrance)
Quiet conserved mixed-wood forest with winding trails and intimate woodland scenes — ideal for textured close-ups, layered compositions and seasonal color (notably fall). Best at golden hour or after rain for saturated greens and light shafts. Middle Road has a small informal parking pull-off; trails are unpaved and moderately uneven, so wear boots. No fee; respect local conservation rules. Weekdays and early mornings offer solitude and best light.
Old Canada Road Historical Society
Small-town museum on the Old Canada Road preserving local artifacts and vernacular architecture. Photograph the exterior historic building, framed by Maine seasonal trees and Route 201 context; inside, capture period objects, signage and archival displays that tell regional stories. Best at golden hour for warm facades and long shadows; fall brings strong color. Check opening hours and request permission for interior or flash photography; on-site parking is limited but available on Sidney St.
Thomas Field
Thomas Field is a small-town grassy sports and community field framed by maples and distant residential Maine hills. Shoot wide-open landscapes, seasonal foliage, and community activity; best at golden hour or after light rain for saturated greens. Easy roadside parking on Hardy St; no entry fee. Weekday mornings are quiet; winter offers stark minimal compositions. Respect local events and private property around the site.
Mortuary Manor 207 Bingham
A small-town funeral home with period architecture on River St — useful for intimate architectural and urban-street studies. Best photographed from the sidewalk and opposite riverbank for context; soft morning or late-afternoon light flatters textures. Respect privacy: interiors require owner permission and services may limit access. Street parking available; quiet weekdays offer fewer passersby. Good for moody, documentary images of small-town Maine.