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Whether you’re planning a family trip, a romantic getaway, or traveling with friends,
we’ve got abundant options for creating fun-filled days and nights. You may run out of time
but never things to do.
With its own art museum, countless
galleries, a symphony orchestra, and
professional theater, Portland’s arts
scene rivals that of cities much larger
in size; from classical to cutting-edge,
performance and visual arts are
vibrantly alive and infuse the region
with a surprising sophistication. Known
regionally for its thriving local music
scene, Portland boasts some of the best
eclectic venues for rock, hip-hop, jazz,
reggae, and bluegrass — it’s all here.
Greater Portland is also steeped in
history and anxious to share. Trolley
tours, guided walking tours, and
lovingly restored museum homes will
expose you to the careful craftsmanship
and fine architecture of past eras. Maine
Maritime Museum in Bath is devoted
to the state’s rich maritime history, and
the only active Shaker community in
the world welcomes visitors to its
New Gloucester farm, founded in 1783.
A museum of Maine Civil War history
is housed in the Fifth Maine Regiment
Memorial Hall on Peaks Island.
With our region’s proximity to the sea,
there are naturally plenty of things
to do on and around the water, from
narrated cruises to sunset schooner
sails, exciting kayak excursions to lazy
beach afternoons. But don’t miss the
mountains with superb downhill skiing,
plentiful wildlife, thrilling whitewater
rafting, and fishing and swimming in
crystal clear lakes.
Golf enthusiasts will find numerous
beautifully situated courses, either
beside the ocean or amid the moun-
tains. Maine’s other regions offer
superb downhill skiing, plentiful
wildlife, thrilling whitewater rafting,
and fishing and swimming in crystal
clear lakes. Maine is “The Great
Outdoors,” so get out and enjoy it!
There’s also plenty to keep the kids
busy, from wildlife and amusement
parks to the alluring world of antique
trains, planes, and trolleys, even their
own Children’s Museum & Theatre.
The excitment peaks at fairs and
festivals throughout the summer and
fall; be sure to check the calendar
listings on pages 34-36 for special
events for you and your family
to enjoy.
Photo: courtesy Maine Island Kayak
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The waters of
Casco Bay are
a fantastic
playground—
rent kayaks in
Portland or
Freeport for
a day exploring
on the sea.
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