Things to Do:
(within one hour or less)
Amusement Parks and Arcades
Aquaboggan Water Park, Saco
Funtown/Splashtown, U.S.A., Saco
Pirates Cove, Old Orchard Beach, 18 hole miniature golf-course
Old Orchard Beach Pier, Old Orchard Beach, (500 foot Pier arcade-type attractions and food)
Beaches
Brunswick: Thomas Point Beach
Freeport: Winslow Memorial Park
Georgetown: Reid State Park
Old Orchard: Old Orchard Beach
Phippsburg: Popham Beach State Park
Scarborough: Ferry Beach, Higgins Beach, and Pine Point Beach
Bird Watch/Sanctuary
Maine Audubon Sanctuaries, in Portland (Fore River Sanctuary), Falmouth (Gilsland Farm), and Freeport (Mast Landing Sanctuary).
Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary, Lewiston
Cruises
Puffins, Seals, Whale Watching, and Pirates!
Atlantic Seal Cruises, Freeport. Light House Cruises and Eagle Island Adventure, (the summer home of Adm. Robert E. Perry, American artic explorer who led first successful attempt to reach the North Pole).
Boothbay Whale Watch, Boothbay
Casco Bay Lines, Portland. Boat cruise around Casco Bay's islands
Bay View Cruises, Portland.
Downeast Duck Adventures, Portland. Duck boat runs according with tides, looking for seals.
Sebasco Harbor Pirate Cruise, Phippsburg. Board the 38-foot motor vessel for a Pirate Cruise. Land on an island and search for buried treasure!
2009 Festivals
Windjammer Days, Boothbay Harbor
June 23-24, 2009
A celebration of Maritime History and Sailing, and the majestic ships.
The North Atlantic Blues Festival, Rockland
July 11-12, 2009
Drive to Brunswick (10 miles from campground) and take the scenic route to Rockland aboard a restored vintage railcar. Spend the day in the historic sea-side town and enjoy the music of great artists.
Yarmouth Clam Festival, Yarmouth
July 17-19, 2009
Visit the Cam Festival (8 miles from the campground), for a fun filled day of arts, crafts, music, competition events (running and bike races), clams and melted butter.
Maine Lobster Festival, Rockland
July 29 - August 2, 2009
Drive to Brunswick (10 miles from the campground) and take the scenic route to Rockland aboard a restored vintage railcar. Spend the day in the historic sea-side town and enjoy King Neptune, lobster feasts, kid's crafts, jazz, folk music, and fireworks.
Maine Boats and Harbor Show, Rockland
August 7-9, 2009
Great boats, fine food, exhibits, live music, antique craft and engines, model yacht pond, and the wild World Championship Boatyard Dog Trials!
Balloon Festival Weekend, Lewiston/Auburn
August 21-23, 2009
Visit the Great Falls Balloon Festival on the riverfront in Lewiston/Auburn (8 miles from the campground). Lots of activities, entertainment, food, crafts, trade booths, fireworks and parade, and to experience a balloon ride!
Summer Concert Series at L.L. Bean
June through August 2009
FREE concerts in the park! Enjoy great music every week from world-renowned performers and talented local artists.
Fishing
Port Mariners Fleet, Portland. Salt water fishing, half-day/full-day outings.
Fishing Adventures in Maine
Gardens
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, the largest in New England
Lighthouses
Boothbay Harbor: (6) which can be seen from Boothbay Harbor, and (1) on Monhegan Island, (off of Boothbay Harbor).
Portland: Lighthouses, (6) which are accessible.
Rockland: Lighthouses, (4) which are accessibly and open to the public, (5) which can be best seen by boat in the harbor.
Lobster and Seafood
Lucky Catch Lobstering, Portland. Cruises consist of pulling traps while learning how these traps are hauled, set and baited. Hands-on cruise.
Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Co., Freeport. Take out/eat in or take home and cook your own
Days Lobster, South Freeport. Take out/eat in or take home and cook your own
Muddy Rudder Restaurant, South Freeport. Coastal dining, fresh seafood and steak.
Museums
Children's Museum of Maine, Portland
Portland Museum of Art
The Portland Harbor Museum features exhibits on local maritime history and restoration of an 1850 clipper ship.
Maine Maritime Museum, Bath
Maine Lighthouse Museum, Rockland
The Boothbay Railway Village, Boothbay
Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center, Rockland
Owls Head Transportation Museum, Rockland
The Shaker Village, New Gloucester
Shopping
Freeport: L.L. Bean and other outlets
New Gloucester: The Shaker Village
Portland: Maine Mall
Scarborough: Cabela's World Foremost Outfitter and Lenny's Handmade Candies, the World's only Life-Size Chocolate Moose
Sports
Biking:
Bike Coalition of Maine, Trails Database, links to clubs and events, and other biking news across Maine
Portland Trails
Androscoggin River Bicycle Path, Brunswick
National Bike and Ski, Freeport
Canoe/Kayak:
Ring's Marine Service, Inc., South Freeport. Sea kayak and canoe rentals.
Seaspray Kayaking, Bath/Brunswick. Rentals, instruction, guided tours, fishing
Outdoor Discovery School, L.L.Bean, boating, canoeing, and kayaking.
Golf:
Spring Meadows, Gray
Willowdale, Scarborough
Val Halla, Cumberland
Hiking:
Mackworth Island Fairy Houses, Falmouth. Visit the island and use your own imagination to build a Fairy House. Inspired by the award-winning children's book series, Fairy Houses.
Bradbury Mountain State Park, Pownal, (3 miles from the campground).
Scarborough Marsh Nature Center, Scarborough.
Professional Spectator:
Portland Sea Dogs, Portland. Double-A Eastern team affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
Sailing:
Palawan Sailing, Portland. Sail aboard a vintage 58-foot ocean racer.
Speedway
Oxford Plains Speedway, Oxford.
Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Scarborough.
Theatre
Lewiston: Bates Dance Festival, Bates College.
Portland: Portland Stage Company, Portland Concert Association and the Portland Ballet Company
Transportation
Maine Eastern Railroad from Brunswick with service to Bath, Wiscasset, and Rockland historic seaports and enjoy great views of the Maine Coast along the way.
Wildlife Parks, Zoo, Aquarium and Farm
Maine's Wildlife Park and Fish Hatchery, Gray.
York's Wild Kingdom Zoo and Amusement Park, York
Maine State Aquarium, West Boothbay.
Pineland Farms, New Gloucester. Trolley Tours, barnyard animals; learn how to milk a cow or spin wool into yarn. Hiking trails and general store, with excellent views of Mount Washington, New Hampshire.
Wolf's Neck Farm, Freeport.
Desert of Maine, Freeport. Natural phenomenon, nature trails, giant sand dunes, scientific and fun for all ages.
