Visitor's Guide 2018

KIDDING AROUND—TOP ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

TO DO

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM & THEATRE OF MAINE Hands-on, interactive exhibits and theater productions for kids. FUNTOWN SPLASHTOWN U.S.A. Make a splash in the largest water and amusement park in Maine. Rides and pools for all ages. INTERNATIONAL CRYPTOZOOLOGY CENTER Filled with unique, one-of-a-kind items and scientific specimens. LEN LIBBY CHOCOLATIER Stop in for some hand crafted Maine confections or just to see Lenny, the world’s only life size chocolate moose. LUCKY CATCH CRUISES Haul traps on a real lobster boat and see all sorts of marine life that crawl through the traps. NEW ENGLAND OUTDOOR CENTER Whether it is winter or summer, plan a family vacation that everyone will enjoy. A top adventure resort in New England. MAINE NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD Take a scenic waterfront ride on a historic 2-foot gauge railroad. MAINE WILDLIFE PARK An up-close look at moose, bear, lynx, and more than 30 species of Maine wildlife.

PALACE PLAYLAND Great rides, food, midway, and arcade games at Maine’s

beachfront amusement park. THE POLAR EXPRESS

Hop aboard the train to the “North Pole” complete with hot chocolate and Santa. Presented by Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad. Select dates in November and December. PORTLAND SCIENCE CENTER Engaging traveling exhibits hook kids into the fun of learning. See what’s showing online. SALT PUMP CLIMBING CO Indoor climbing walls provide exercise, excitement, and a challenge to prepare you for the world. SPARE TIME ENTERTAINMENT / EASY DAY Fun for everyone with activities including traditional bowling, laser tag, glow bowl, and live music.

SUMMER FEET/ENCYCLEPEDIA Take a guided bicycle tour or rent your own.

MORE… See Excursions outside Greater Portland [pages 76-81] for more activities to excite kids.

Contact information listed in the To Do section under appropriate categories.

Your Mom’s going to ask you about your trip to Portland.

Have something to mention other than beer.

Visit Portland’s Historic Sites

Portland Observatory 1807 Oldest maritime signal tower in the United States www.portlandlandmarks.org

Wadsworth-Longfellow House

Tate House

Victoria Mansion

1786 Home of the famous poet

1755 Crown jewel of Maine’s pre-revolutionary mast trade

1860 Victorian opulence at its finest

www.hwlongfellow.org

www.tatehouse.org

www.victoriamansion.org

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