- Palace Playland
1 Old Orchard Street
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
207-934-2001
Why come to Palace Playland? Well, for one, you'll get to experience Maine's foremost beachfront amusement park. Located on the beautiful Maine coastline, this park is an enjoyable respite nestled in the natural setting that Maine has to offer. A massive arcade, beautiful antique carousel, and a Ferris wheel and roller coaster are just some of the offerings that this Maine attraction sports. - Ski Maine
Maine's natural beauty doesn't stop at its picturesque oceans and beaches, and it continues past its local artisan treasures. Those who want to truly experience the beauty of Maine will come to ski in some of the most spectacular mountain settings in the world. Unspoiled vistas of sprawling forests, lakes, and more await you when you don a pair of skis in wintertime in this beautiful state. - Raft Maine
Maine is a highly aquatic state, and we know that you'll enjoy this facet of Maine best on your own raft in the water. Take to the water with whitewater rafting throughout the state's beautiful rivers, and you're sure to be locked in to an adventure that will go on as long as you can take it. - Sunset Ridge Golf Course and Sports Park
853 Cumberland Street
Westbrook, ME 06092
207-854-9463
Miniature golf and a beautiful driving range await you in this Maine destination where residents and visitors alike come to enjoy. Batting cages will delight those who favor the swing, and tennis and basketball are more of the various sporting activities offered at this athlete's Mecca. - Whale Watch
4 Western Avenue
Kennebunk, ME 04043
207-967-5507
What other whale-watching company can offer guaranteed whale sightings? Whale Watch is exactly what its name implies, and more. Making two daily trips in the months of July and August, Whale Watch takes you on a four-hour adventure into the seas where these amazing creatures dwell. Call the number above for reservations. - Maine Archives and Museums
60 Community Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
207-623-8428 x296
The Maine Archives and Museums are a collection of over 300 museums, archives, historical societies, and historic sites throughout the state of Maine. Make your trip to Maine a learning experience by contacting the above. The Archives and Museums foundation publishes a quarterly newsletter as proof of their erudite on the gorgeous and history-laden state you're about to enter. - Acadia National Park
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-288-3338
This is one of the nation's smaller national parks, yet it annually sees over three million travelers who are enticed by its glacially-formed landscapes and glowing natural beauty. A plethora of flora and fauna ranging from deer to bats can be found in this unspoiled expanse, which provides a destination that will wow even the most traveled of naturalistic enthusiasts. - Portland Symphony Orchestra
20 Myrtle Street
Portland, ME 04104
207-773-6128
Do you love classical music? Would you do anything to hear the music of masters like Bach, Beethoven and Brahms performed by a world-class symphony orchestra? Listen as violin bows bounce and tympanis tremble at the Portland Symphony Orchestra, where one of the top orchestras in the country performs Classical and Chamber music, as well as the occasional Pop piece. - Desert of Maine
95 Desert Road
Freeport, ME 04032
207-865-6962
For such a northern state, it's peculiar that Maine should have a desert. But it does, and tourists to Maine can revel in its curiosity at the Desert of Maine, one of the quirkiest attractions the state has to offer. The desert is composed of a glacial sand deposit that was exposed by farmers in the late 1800's, and now sand dunes cover 40 acres of the farm. Tours are available for the curious guests, as well are nature trails, a museum, and sand sculpturing. - Ogunquit Playhouse
US Route 1
Ogunquit, ME 03907
207-646-5511
The Ogunquit Playhouse is the perfect Maine attraction for you to experience whole-heartedly and with the gusto of a theatergoing traveler. Over 70 years of putting on summer theatre for all of Maine, the seasons at the playhouse run on the denser side, with fantastic names performing fantastic musical roles in as many as 6 plays a season. Don't miss this exciting cultural attraction, only in the state of Maine.
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