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MAINE BEACHES .................................................74 MAINE HIGHLANDS............................................75 MIDCOAST..............................................................76 MAINE LAKES + MOUNTAINS..........................78 I MAINE BEACHES FUNTOWN SPLASHTOWN U.S.A. US Route 1, 774 Portland Rd, Saco 207-284-5139 funtownsplashtownusa.com The largest water and amusement park in Maine. With 50 rides, slides and pools, there is fun for all ages. Map 1, I3 207-439-6548 premiumoutlets.com/kittery Located near Maine’s southern sandy beaches, shoppers enjoy savings of 25–65% every day at over 60 designer and brand name stores. Map 1, J2 OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE 10 Main St, US Route 1, Ogunquit 207-646-5511 ogunquitplayhouse.org Legendary theatre producing award-winning professional Broadway shows for 88 years. Exceptional children’s theatre and more. Map 1, J3 PALACE PLAYLAND 1 Old Orchard St, Old Orchard Beach 207-934-2001 palaceplayland.com Beachfront amusement park. Always free admission! Fireworks Thursday nights, rides, large arcade, midway games, gift shops, & fantastic food. Map 2, H2 See ad pg. 19 KITTERY PREMIUM OUTLETS 375 US Route 1, Ste 220, Kittery Ride the rails in antique trolleys, hike, picnic, shop. Dog-friendly and fun for all ages. Rain or Shine. May-Oct. Map 1, J3 WELLS RESERVE AT LAUDHOLM Trails, beach, and historic site open every day for public enjoyment. Guided walks, interesting talks, and community events. Map 1, J2 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells 207-646-1555 wellsreserve.org SEASHORE TROLLEY MUSEUM 195 Log Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport 207-967-2800 trolleymuseum.org

MAINE BEACHES With everything from nature walks along 30+ miles of sandy coastline to Broadway-level entertainment, tasty seafood shanties, and a beachside amusement park, the whimsical towns of this region, just south of Greater Portland, offer fun for the whole family. Lighthouses and welcoming places to stay dot the seascape amid elegant sea-captain mansions and cliffside hotels. Fine dining and engaging nightlife complement great shopping in antiques shops, local boutiques, and outlet stores, along with the Bush home at Walker’s Point. Don’t miss Kennebunkport’s festive Christmas Prelude the first two weeks of December.

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