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SOUTHERN MAINE - THINGS TO DO

Area Spas
Cottage Breeze Day Spa & Boutique
- 31 Western Avenue, Kennebunk, Maine 967-2259
The Spa at Rivers Edge
- 83 Portland Road Kennebunk, Maine 207-985-3400.
Ocean Recreation
Lobster Boat Tours, Whale Watches, Deep Sea Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing…
Whale Watch
– By the Kennebunkport Bridge behind Mobil Station, Lower Village,
967-5507
Scenic Lobster Boat Cruise
- 1 ½ hour scenic cruise departs from next to bridge - Kennebunk
River, 967-5507
Schooner Eleanor - Sailing Trips -
Arundel Wharf, Ocean Ave Kennebunkport, 967-8809
Kayak
Excursions - Southern Maine Kayak Tours and Kayak Rentals.
Full service Kayak Company based in Kennebunkport, Maine, and serving
Southern Maine from York to Portland. Kayak rentals delivered to your
choice launch location. And Guided Tours departing from your choice
location.
Manta
Ray Adventures - Fishing Charters aboard the F/V Manta Ray,
a 36 foot Northern Bay out of Kennebunkport Maine providing ready access
to many of the Gulf of Maine's famous and productive fishing grounds.
United States Coast Guard licensed captain, Capt. Jon Manter.
207-752-0536.
Captain
Greg Metcalf
- Sight-seeing and Sport Fishing Charters -
Kennebunkport Harbor
Lady J Sportfishing Charters -
Captain Adam Littell, Registered Maine Master Guide. Arundel Wharf.
Phone: 985-7304
Tidewater
Fishing Charters
- Departs from Nonantum Marina -
Guided Saltwater
light-tackle and fly fishing charters aboard a 23" SeaCraft Center
Console. 229-0201
Shenanigans Chartered Cruises - Private
Chartered Cruises, 967-3507
Finestkind Scenic Cruises
- Perkin's Cove. Scenic lobster, lighthouse, sailing and cocktail
cruises. May through October. 646-5227
Bunny Clark Deep Sea Fishing
- Perkin's Cove. Half & Full Day Trips 646-2214.
Ugly Anne - Deep Sea Fishing
- Perkin's Cove. Half & Full Day Trips 646-7202.
Deborah Ann Whale Watching
- Perkins Cove Ogunquit, ME 03907 Phone: 207-361-9501.
Perkins Cove Lobster Tours
- Perkins Cove Ogunquit, 646 7413.
Rip
Tide III - Private Charters by Captain Dick
O’Brien, 646-2011.
Excursions – Coastal Maine Outfitting Co.,
1399 US Rte. One, Cape Neddick, 363- 0181. Gone
with the Wind – Kayaking Rentals, Lessons,
and Equipment, 283-8446.
Harbor Adventures
- York Harbor, 363-8466.
Eldredge Brothers Fly Shop
- Cape Neddick,
363-9269. Bigger'n Better Sportfishing - York,
800-526-8172. Seabury
Charters - York, 363-5675.
Shearwater Charter Fishing - York, 363-5324
Tidewater Charters - Cape Neddick, 363-6524
World Within Sea Kayaking
- 746 Ocean Ave. Wells, 646-0455
Casco Bay Lines
- Year-round narrated cruises on Casco Bay. Daily ferry service to
five Casco Bay Islands. From Casco Bay Ferry Terminal at Commercial
and Franklin Streets, Portland, 774-7871
Amusements Parks
Palace Playland
- rides, waterslides,
and amusements, on the beach Old Orchard Beach 934-2001
York’s
Wild Kingdom - Zoo and Theme Park, RT 1
York, 363-3883
Golf
Courses
Cape
Arundel Golf Course - Kennebunkport,
967-3494
Biddeford/Saco Country Club - Old Orchard
Road, Saco, 282-5883
Dunegrass
at Old Orchard Beach
Country Club - 49 Ross Road, - Old Orchard Beach, 934-4513
Merriland Farm - Coles Hill Road, Wells,
646-0508
Wentworth by the Sea - New Castle, NH (603)
433-5010
Driving Ranges
Hillcrest Golf
- Driving Range and Mini Par 3 Pitch & Putt - 71 Western Ave.
Kennebunk, 967-4661
Miniature Golf Courses
Wonder
Mountain Golf Course - RT 1 Wells, 646-9655
Wells
Beach Mini-Golf - RT 1, Wells, 646-7570
Sea Vu
Mini-Golf - Post Road, Wells, 646-7732
Schooners Mini-Golf
- 58 Ocean Park Road,
Saco, 284-6174
Pirates
Island - Old Orchard Beach, 934-5086
Shopping
Dock
Square - Kennebunkport - shops, boutiques,
art galleries and restaurants.
Lighthouse Depot
– Largest collection of lighthouse gifts in the world. Route 1,
Wells, 646-0608.
Antique Shops and Auctions
– All along Rt 1 in Kennebunk, Wells, Ogunquit, York & Kittery.
Tom’s
of Maine - natural living store, factory
outlet store, Downtown Kennebunk 985-3874
L.L. Bean
- World famous and open 24 hours, 365 days per year. 1 hour north in
Freeport. Freeport also offers over 100 outlet stores. 865-1212.
The Maine Mall
- Over 135 stores including restaurants, theaters and more. 364
Maine Mall Road, So. Portland. 774-0303.
The Old Port
- Portland's Historic District offers over 158 shops, 65
restaurants, 28 galleries, and numerous pubs. All located in a
charming five block area lined with cobblestone streets on
Portland’s historic waterfront. 400 Congress St., Portland.
772-6828.
Portland Public Market
– An indoor market of vendors showcasing fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and many other specialty items. Daily entertainment and
activities.
Kittery Outlets
- Just 20 minutes south of Ogunquit. Over 120 outlets and the
Kittery Trading Post with savings of 20-70% daily. This shopping
mecca is often referred to as “America's Maine Street for Outlet
Shopping.” 1-888-KITTERY.
Things to do & Area Sight Seeing
Guided Tours of the Kennebunks.
Intown Trolley
Nott House
- Greek Revival House 6/10-10/7, $3, 967-2513 or 2751
Architectural Walking Tour
- 1 ½ hour walking tour of Kennebunk Historic District, 985-4802
Wells National Estuarine Reserve at Laudholm
Farm:
1600 scenic acres of research reserve including a 19th
century saltwater farm, Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge area, Laudholm
Farm Visitors Center, exhibits, and seven miles of spectacular marsh
walkways and trails along marshes, fields, and wetlands. Open year
round. 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. 646-1555, 646-4521.
Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve,
Open sunrise to sunset for bird watching and self-guided tours. Rt 9
Kennebunk/Wells Town line. 646-1555.
Scenic
Walk - Marginal Way - Ogunquit one mile path
along coast. Ends in Perkins Cove
Nubble Light
- Soiher Park, York
Goat Island Lighthouse
- Built in 1834. Viewed from Cape Porpoise Pier.
Scarborough Marsh Nature Center
- Maine's largest salt marsh is best explored by canoe. Guided and
self guided canoe tours. Abundant shorebird sightings. Nature center
offers slide shows, exhibits. Rt. 9, Scarborough. 883-5100.
Maine Narrow Gauge RR Co. & Museum
- 58 Fore St, Portland 207-828-0814.
Maine Wildlife Park
– Moose, Bear, Deer, Cougars, Eagles and more. Nature Trail and
Displays. Rt 26, 56 Game Farm Road, Gray, 657-4977
Other Area Recreation
Bike
Rentals - Cape
Able Bike Shop - Now with 2 locations. The main (and original)
shop at 83 Arundel Rd, Kennebunkport. And "The Outpost" - perfect for
in-town bike rentals, this new seasonal shop is conveniently located
downtown in the Lower Village Yellow Building next to the Chamber.
967-4382
Hayrides - Rockin’ Horse Stables -
245 Arundel Road, Kennebunkport, 967-4288
Vacationland Bowling & Recreation Center -
RT 1 Saco, 284-7386
Twentieth Century Lanes & Sports Bar -
Biddeford, 284-0980
Surfboards, Bodyboards, Skimboards,
Wheels & Waves, RT 1 Wells, 646-5774
Airplane Rides - Sanford Airport - 324-0905
American Helicopter - Photo Flights & Scenic
Rides, Sanford Airport, (800) 261-2022
Happy
Wheels Skate Center - Roller Skating Rink,
Scarborough, 883-3713
Summer Theatre
Ogunquit Playhouse
- Stock Summer Theatre
Rt 1 Ogunquit, 646-5511
City
Theater - Biddeford Maine's Historic Opera House. Shows
March - October. 205 Main Street, Biddeford, Maine. 282-0849.
Art, Entertainment, & Museums
Brick Store Museum
- Ship Models, Historic Displays, Rare Antiques, Paintings, Decorative
Arts. 117 Main St, Kennebunk, 985-4802.
Nott House
- Greek Revival House – Open Mid June to Mid-October, Dock
Square, Kennebunkport, 967-2513 or 967-2751
Seashore Trolley Museum
– Largest collection of trolley cars in the world. Countryside rides
on historic rides. Log Cabin Road - Kennebunkport, 967-2800
Meeting
House Museum - Historical Society of Wells &
Ogunquit. 207-646-4775.
Comedy
Connection - 6 Custom House Wharf, Portland,
774-5554.
Portland Concert Association - Dance, opera,
musical theater, jazz, & more. 1-800-639-2707.
Portland Symphony Orchestra -
Concerts year
round. 30 Myrtle St. Portland, 773-8191.
Lighthouses
Goat Island Lighthouse
- Built in 1834. Best viewed from Cape Porpoise
Pier. Get on Route 9 into Cape Porpoise, where Route 9 makes a
90-degree left hand turn, go straight. Drive 1/2 mile to end/Pier and
park.
Cape Elizabeth Light/Two Lights State Park
– Two lighthouses are perched atop
the rocky shoreline. Off Rt. 77 in Cape Elizabeth. Directions: Take
Route 1N to into Scarbourgh. Take a right onto Route 207 (traffic
light at Oak Hill). Take Route 207 (Black Point Road). Follow almost
to the end and take a left onto Route 77. Follow Route 77 to Two
Lights road on right.
Portland Headlight & Museum – Maine's oldest lighthouse.
Commissioned by George Washington in 1791. Adjacent to Fort Williams
Park. Large grounds with picnic facilities and museum on the premises.
1000 Shore Rd. (off Rt. 77) Cape Elizabeth. 799-2661. Directions –
Option One: Follow directions to Cape Elizabeth Light continuing
beyond Two Lights Road on route 77 to Shore Road/Portland Headlight.
Option Two: Take I-95N to I-295N to Port/Waterfront Exit and stay to
left. Take Danforth Street thru 3-4 traffic lights. Take right on
State Street and cross over Casco Bay bridge onto Broadway Street.
Take right at second traffic light (Cottage Road) to Shore Road.
Headlight is on left. On a clear day, you can see six area lights.
Wood Island Lighthouse – Get on Route 9 thru Cape Porpoise and
past Goose Rocks Beach. Take a right at traffic light (Pool Road/Route
208). Follow Route 208 to end. Take left on Route 208 thru Biddeford
Pool and lighthouse is on right.
Sporting Events
Beech Ridge Motor Speedway
- Auto racing every Saturday night. Holmes Road,
Scarborough. 883-5227.
Portland Pirates Hockey - AHL affiliate of NHL Washington
Capitals. Play in Cumberland County Civic Center. Regular Season:
October to early April. 775-3458.
Portland Sea Dogs Baseball - AA Farm Team for the
Boston Red Sox. Home games held at Hadlock Field, Portland, from late
April through early September. 879-9500.
Scarborough Downs - Seasonal harness racing, Rt. 1, Scarborough.
883-4331.
Fitness Centers
Kennebunk Fitness - Rt 1, Kennebunk 985-1234
Biddeford YMCA Northern York County - Alfred
Road (Rt 111), Biddeford 283-0100
Saco
Sport & Fitness - 329 North Street, Saco
284-5953
Body
Works Health and Fitness Center - 644 Main
St, Saco 284-9924
Winter Recreation
Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland
Rd, Saco 284-7386.
Rockin’
Horse Stables - Horse Drawn
Sleigh/Carriage/Wagon Rides! 245 Arundel Road, Kennebunkport,
967-4288.
Harris Farm Cross County Ski Center
- 40 Km of groomed x-c trails and snow shoeing. Rentals and lunch
available, ice skating pond. Maple sugaring in March. Minutes from
the coast just off Rt. 35, 30 minutes from Kennebunk. 252 Buzzell Rd
Dayton, 499-2678.
Your
Body Works - Therapeutic massage & spa
center with 2 locations, Shore Rd Ogunquit & Rt 1 Wells. Offering 6
types of therapeutic massage & several spa treatments. 1-800-479-1322.
Bush
Brook Stables - Horseback Riding Lessons.
West Street, Biddeford 207-284-7721.
Balloons over New England - Hot Air Balloon
Rides 1-800-788-5562.
Biddeford-Saco Ice Arena Open to the Public
Friday night 6:30-8:30PM 207-283-0615
Maine
Rock Gym Indoor Climbing Gym - 127 Marginal
Way Portland. 207-780-6370.
Southworth Planetarium - Shows for children
and adults including laser concerts. University of Southern Maine’s
Science Building. Portland 780-4249.
Churches
Advent
Christian Church - Sea Road, Kennebunk,
985-3319
Kennebunk Baptist Church - Main Street,
Kennebunk, 985-2332
Village
Baptist Church - Main Street, Kennebunkport,
967-3240
Franciscan Monastery - (Catholic) Beach
Road, Kennebunk,
967-4865
St.
Monica - (Catholic) Portland Road,
Kennebunk, 985-6252
First
Congregational Church - North Street,
Kennebunkport, 9673897
Church
on the Cape - Langsford Road, Cape Porpoise,
985-4494
St.
Andrew’s - (Presbyterian) Portland Road,
Kennebunk, 985-4303
South
Congregational Church - Temple Street,
Kennebunkport, 967-2793
Home of the LIVE Kennebunk Beach - Beach Cam
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