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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.
The Portland art scene rivals that of
cities much larger in size and features
the world-renowned Portland Museum
of Art, a resident symphony orchestra,
numerous art galleries, and professional
theatre. Portland also boasts an impres-
sive selection of venues in which to
enjoy local and internationally-
acclaimed musicians and performers.
Greater Portland is also steeped in
history and offers many ways to explore
the past such as trolley tours, guided
walking tours, and lovingly restored
museum homes. 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.
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 mountains. Maine is “The Great
Outdoors,” so get out and enjoy it!
There’s also plenty to keep the kids
busy, from a new science center to
wildlife and amusement parks to the
alluring world of antique trains, planes,
and trolleys, even their own Children’s
Museum & Theatre. You’ll score great
indoor adventure at Bayside Bowl and
Easy Day Bowling, and experience the
fastest go-kart racing in the state at
Maine Indoor Karting, where adrenaline
is always in season. And Portland is
home to three professional sports
teams so there will likely be a hockey,
basketball, or baseball game that will
hit a home run with the family when
you visit.
The excitement peaks at fairs and
festivals throughout the summer and
fall; be sure to check the calendar
istings on pages 50-52 for special
events for you and your family to enjoy.
Photo: courtesy Palace Playland, WaveSinger in Old Orchard Beach
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From quiet coves
to amusement
park rides
overlooking the
waves, you’re
never far from
the sea in
southern Maine.
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