2022 Event Planner's Guide

TRANSPORTATION

Professional, knowledgeable, uniformed chauffeurs will escort you to any destination. Our fleet of immaculate, late model vehicles includes sedans, SUVs, limousines, Sprinters, executive shuttle bus, and a 1962 Bentley. Specializing in corporate and leisure travel, airport transfers, weddings, sightseeing and all special occasions. Online reservations available. See ad pg. 19

THE ESCAPE ROOM 492 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 619-3775 info@escaperoomme.com escaperoomme.com

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AIR & TRAIN TRAVEL

Perfect for team building or company outings for groups up to 36 people per hour. The Escape Room brings people together to reach a common goal: unlocking the door. In order to accomplish this, people need to work together. Book now and see if you have what it takes to escape in 60 minutes or less!

AMTRAK DOWNEASTER 100 Thompson’s Point Rd, Portland, ME 04102 (800) USA-RAIL jennifer@nnepra.com amtrakdowneaster.com The Amtrak Downeaster is your car-free connection from Brunswick, Maine to Boston, Massachusetts and beyond. Make a Downeaster train ride a part of your next meeting or event. Group travel is fun, easy, and affordable. Save up to 50% with our group travel discount.

NORTHEAST CHARTER & TOUR CO. 235 Goddard Rd, Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 784-3159 ksullivan@gonect.com gonect.com

FYOOD KITCHEN 72 Parris St, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 837-5480 info@fyoodkitchen.com foodkitchen.com

The perfect solution for any and all of your group transportation needs. From single-day trips to week-long adventures, we have the perfect charter vehicles for you. With Maine’s largest motorcoach fleet, and more, we will get you and your group to your destinations safely and on time. Contact us today!

PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL JETPORT 1001 Westbrook St, Portland, ME 04102 (207) 874-8877 pwmadmin@portlandmaine.gov portlandjetport.org

Bring people together for cooking competition parties - no experience required! We host birthday parties, team building events, bachelor/ ettes, family throwdowns, date nights, and everything in between. You’ll split up into teams and face off in our professional kitchen for two rounds of fast-paced cooking. Creativity and teamwork are keys to success. JUNCTION BOWL 7 Railroad Ave, Gorham, ME 04038 (207) 222-7600 ben@jctbowl.com jctbowl.com Junction Bowl is an entertainment hub with 12 ten-pin bowling lanes, an arcade designed for all ages, a large dining room, large outdoor dining area with live music during the summer and fall months, and full bar featuring a wide selection of American pub-style food and drink. LIGHTHOUSE BIKES 72 Ocean St, South Portland, ME 04106 (207) 200-0900 lighthousebikesmaine@gmail.com lighthousebikesportland.com Take your group for a guided tour, pedicab ride, or to explore the region at your own pace with a worksman bike rental. Lighthouse Bikes offers guided bike and pedicab tours, bike rentals and repairs, as well as mechanic and art classes for students of all ages.

VIP TOUR & CHARTER BUS CO. 129 Fox St, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 772-4457 vip@vipchartercoaches.com vipchartercoaches.com

The Jetport offers travelers easy access off of the Maine Turnpike, easy parking across the street from the terminal and great airlines offering low airfares. Convenient location, convenient terminal and great airfares make Portland a great choice, and one of New England’s fastest growing airports. See ad pg. 20

Transportation services include weddings, shuttles, corporate & sporting events, school trips, shopping excursions, multi-day tours, private charters and more. Vehicles range from Deluxe 55 passenger Coaches, 41-44 passenger Activity Coaches, Mercedes Sprinter seating 14, Ford Flex seating 6. ADA accessibility, Wi-Fi, DVD, USB & luggage storage. Travel in style. See ad pg. 19

BUS, VAN, LIMOUSINE &

CHARTER COMPANIES CUSTOM COACH AND LIMOUSINE 19 Bartlett Rd, Gorham, ME 04038 (207) 797-9100 info@customcoachandlimo.com customcoachandlimo.com

ACTIVITIES

We are a family business and have earned a reputation for consistently providing the finest in transportation service since 1988. Providing multiple vehicles for 1 to 57 passengers. Whether it be for group, individual or business travel, weddings or any other event, Custom Coach has what you need. “You’ll get accustomed to Custom.”

ADVENTURE, SPORTS & RECREATION THE AXE PIT 333 Clarks Pond Pkwy South Portland, ME 04106 (207) 300-6161 booking@theaxepit.com theaxepit.com

GOOD TIMES SHUTTLE 36 Shannon Lane, Saco, ME 04072 (207) 400-4560 bruce@goodtimesshuttle.com goodtimesshuttle.com

L.L.BEAN OUTDOOR DISCOVERY SCHOOLS 15 Casco St, Freeport, ME 04033 (888) 270-2326 outdoor_discovery@llbean.com llbean.com/adventure

Birthday parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties, corporate team-building and more. It’s as easy and safe as playing darts, but FAR more satisfying. We can accommodate groups of any size! Rent out the entire facility for your own private event up to 50 people or have our mobile unit to come to you. BAYSIDE BOWL 58 Alder St, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 791-2695 20 lanes and a selection of fun event spaces that can host groups from 10 - 200+. Full bar with a variety of local beers on draft and kitchen providing all catering done in-house. We want to help make the planning process as easy as possible—hope you can come roll with us soon! info@baysidebowl.com baysidebowl.com/party

Based in the Portland area. We provide service to many Maine Destinations: restaurants, theaters, sports events, casinos, etc. Corporate functions, weddings, trade shows, conventions, airport service. Our 14 passenger van has individual coach style seats, a high ceiling, providing a very comfortable ride along with low rates and friendly service. MAINE LIMOUSINE SERVICE 70 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074 (207) 883-0222 info@mainelimo.com mainelimo.com

Corporate team building, group trips, private lessons, kids’ birthday parties – our expert guides will help you create an experience that’s right for your group. From paddle boarding to fly casting to overnight trips, we offer a wide range of exciting outdoor programs – let us plan a fun event for you.

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