Visitor's Guide 2015

Refer to Maps on pages 45-49

Amusement Parks FUNTOWN SPLASHTOWN U.S.A.

Unique Sites, Nature & Wildlife COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS I4 Barters Island Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537 207-633-4333 mainegardens.org Magnificent gardens including the 2-acre Children’s Garden, waterfront & woodland trails, exquisite stonework & sculpture on 270 acres. Art exhibits. Open year-round. Cafe and shop open seasonally. MAINE WILDLIFE PARK C11 Rt 26, 56 Game Farm Rd, Gray, ME 04039 207-657-4977 mainewildlifepark.com Looking for Maine wildlife? See Moose, bear, cougar, lynx, eagles, fish and more! Nature trails, wildlife displays, gardens, gift/snack shops. Bring a picnic - spend the day! mid-Apr to mid-Nov.

PINELAND FARMS D11 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester, ME 04260 207-688-4539 pinelandfarms.org Working farm open to the public for recreation and education. Tour our modern dairy, world- class Equestrian Center or our Creamery where we produce some of Maine’s finest handcrafted cheeses. SABBATHDAY LAKE B11 Shaker Village has been an active community of Shakers since 1783. Guided tours. Gift shops. Workshops, crafts demonstrations, special events. Member of The Gems of 26. See ad pg. 24 THE GEMS OF 26 A11-C11 207-998-4351 gemsof26.com See Maine wildlife, the last active Shaker community, explore museums, a Maine farm, beautiful gardens and one of Maine’s best vacation values - the classic Poland Spring Resort. Summer Camps MAINE CAMP EXPERIENCE 110 Marginal Way # 254, Portland, ME 04101 877-92-MAINE mainecampexperience.com Informational-based resource and Guide 2 SHAKER VILLAGE Rt 26, 707 Shaker Rd, New Gloucester, ME 04260 207-926-4597 maineshakers.com that helps families discover the best sleep-away camps in Maine. Visit mainecampexperience.com to learn why Summers and Camp Belong in Maine... And so do You! sm

G2 US Route 1, 774 Portland Rd, Saco, ME 04072 207-284-5139 funtownsplashtownusa.com Funtown Splashtown USA is the largest water and amusement park in Northern New England. With over 50 rides, slides and pools, there is fun for all ages. PALACE PLAYLAND H2 1 Old Orchard St, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 207-934-2001 palaceplayland.com New England’s only beachfront amusement park. Always FREE ADMISSION! Fireworks every Thursday night! 30 Rides, Large Arcade, Midway Games, Gift Shops, Fantastic Food. Join our Fun Club See ad pg. 17 1

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“I Want to Wear My Ring All the Time”

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Seals, Lobster, History Adventure at Sea

Practical, wearable, durable, absolutely beautiful. www.CrossJewelers.com Cross Jewelers 570 Congress St. Portland, ME 1-800-433-2988 www.CrossJewelers.com Open Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:00pm and now the first Saturday of each month. CVB20154 Retro Ice Lady Captain’s Ring

Get out on the water for a fun narrated outing to Admiral Robert E. Peary’s house and museum on Eagle Island. Peary was the first man to reach the North Pole. You’ll see seals, birds, and a lobster trap pulled all along the beautiful coast of Freeport. Family fun! Call to schedule: 207-865-6112 Minutes from Portland and L.L. Bean atlanticsealcruises.com

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