The Belgrade Lakes Region is Maine's premier inland resort area. Renowned for its chain of seven unique lakes, its woods and farmlands and waterside villages, the Belgrade Lakes Region is a vacation and recreation area for tourists and visitors from around the world. A favorite summer haven for the rich, the famous and the creative in the early 1900's, it inspired that classic movie "On Golden Pond". The mailboat is still a favorite ride for visitors today leaving Great Pond Marina six days a week at 10:00 a.m. for a 3 to 4 hour tour. Bring your picnic and camera and enjoy the beauty of Great Pond and listen to the loons.