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TO DO

VISIT PORTLAND / 19

Tate House Portland Observatory Victoria Mansion 1807 Oldest maritime signal tower in the United States 1786 Home of the famous poet 1755 Crown jewel of Maine’s pre-revolutionary mast trade 1860 Victorian opulence at its finest www.portlandlandmarks.org www.hwlongfellow.org www.tatehouse.org www.victoriamansion.org Your Mom’s going

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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM & THEATRE OF MAINE

Hands-on, interactive exhibits and theater productions for kids.

FUNTOWN SPLASHTOWN U.S.A.

Make a splash in the largest water and amusement park in

Maine. Rides and pools for all ages.

INTERNATIONAL CRYPTOZOOLOGY CENTER

Filled with unique, one-of-a-kind items and scientific specimens.

LEN LIBBY CHOCOLATIER

Stop in for some hand crafted Maine confections or just to see

Lenny, the world’s only life size chocolate moose.

LUCKY CATCH CRUISES

Haul traps on a real lobster boat and see all sorts of marine life

that crawl through the traps.

NEW ENGLAND OUTDOOR CENTER

Whether it is winter or summer, plan a family vacation that

everyone will enjoy. A top adventure resort in New England.

MAINE NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD

Take a scenic waterfront ride on a historic 2-foot gauge

railroad.

MAINE WILDLIFE PARK

An up-close look at moose, bear, lynx, and more than 30

species of Maine wildlife.

PALACE PLAYLAND

Great rides, food, midway, and arcade games at Maine’s

beachfront amusement park.

THE POLAR EXPRESS

Hop aboard the train to the “North Pole” complete with hot

chocolate and Santa. Presented by Maine Narrow Gauge

Railroad. Select dates in November and December.

PORTLAND SCIENCE CENTER

Engaging traveling exhibits hook kids into the fun of learning.

See what’s showing online.

SALT PUMP CLIMBING CO

Indoor climbing walls provide exercise, excitement, and a

challenge to prepare you for the world.

SPARE TIME ENTERTAINMENT / EASY DAY

Fun for everyone with activities including traditional bowling,

laser tag, glow bowl, and live music.

SUMMER FEET/ENCYCLEPEDIA

Take a guided bicycle tour or rent your own.

MORE…

See Excursions outside Greater Portland [pages 76-81] for

more activities to excite kids.

KIDDING AROUND—TOP ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

Contact information listed in the

To Do

section under appropriate categories.