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COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS Boothbay, Maine May 1 through October 31 Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens comprises 295 acres of tidal shoreland and in 2014 welcomed more than 100,000 guests throughout the year. The garden tour is the ultimate group getaway. Groups of 10 or more receive a reduced admission rate of $12 per adult or senior and $5 per child (ages 3-17), with compli- mentary admission for one bus driver and one group leader. To enhance a group visit, a guided tour can be scheduled with a docent. We need a minimum of two weeks’ notice to schedule a docent-led tour. mainegardens.org | 207.633.8000

MAINE INDOOR KARTING Scarborough, Maine

Maine Indoor Karting is a 42,000 sq. ft. entertainment facility that offers customers the chance to experience what it feels like to be behind the wheel of a race car. More specifically, a gas powered go-kart that can ap- proach 40 mph on a multi-turn road course inside a building! The younger set can drive our fleet of 5 mph Power Wheels. Everyone can enjoy a round of mini- golf and play a few arcade games. The MIK Café cooks up delicious pizza and snacks and you can relax with friends over a beer to recount your racing adventure. maineindoorkarting.com | 207.885.0085

SCARBOROUGH MARSH AUDUBON CENTER Scarborough, Maine The Scarborough Marsh is a great place to explore the state’s largest salt marsh by foot or canoe. The center provides a variety of guided and self-guided walks, and canoe tours, as well as exhibits, a nature trail, canoe rentals and a Maine Audubon Nature Store. All guided programs are led by trained natural- ists. Owned and managed by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the 3,100 acre estu- ary known as Scarborough Marsh is the largest salt marsh in the state, comprising tidal marsh, salt creeks, freshwater marsh and uplands. The marsh is particu- larly important for wildlife as a resting, breeding and feeding ground. maineaudubon.org/find-us/scarborough-marsh/ | 207.883.5100

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