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SOUTHERN MAINE - THINGS TO DO
Ocean Recreation
Lobster Boat Tours, Whale Watches, Deep Sea
Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing…
 Whale
Watch – By the
Kennebunkport Bridge behind Mobil Station, 967-5507
Schooner Eleanor
- Sailing Trips - Arundel Wharf, Ocean Ave Kennebunkport, 967-8809
Finestkind Scenic Cruises
- Perkin's Cove, Ogunquit. Scenic lobster, lighthouse, sailing and
cocktail cruises. May through October. 646-5227
Rip Tide III
- Private Charters by Captain Dick O’Brien, 646-2011
Gone with the
Wind – Kayaking Rentals, Lessons, and
Equipment, 283-8446
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
 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
Tee Shot Golf
Range - North Berwick Road, Wells, 646-2727
Hillcrest
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
Lighthouse Depot
– Largest collection of lighthouse gifts in the world. Route 1,
Wells, 646-0608.
Antique Shops and Auctions
– All along Rt 1 in Wells, Kennebunk, Ogunquit, York & Kittery.
Dock Square
- Kennebunkport - shops, boutiques, art galleries and restaurants.
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 O ld 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
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
Nott House
- Greek Revival House 6/10-10/7, $3, 967-2513 or 2751
Nubble Light
- Soiher Park, York
Goat Island Lighthouse
- Built in 1834. Viewed from Cape Porpoise Pier - Kennebunkport.
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
Surfboards,
Bodyboards, Skimboards, Wheels & Waves,
RT 1 Wells, 646-5774
Bike Rentals
- Cape Able Bike Shop - 83 Arundel Rd, Kennebunkport,
967-4382
Vacationland
Bowling & Recreation Center - RT 1 Saco,
284-7386
Twentieth
Century Lanes & Sports Bar - Biddeford,
284-0980
Airplane
Rides - Sanford Airport - 324-0905
American
Helicopter - Photo Flights & Scenic Rides,
Sanford Airport, (800) 261-2022
Horseback
Riding - Bush Brook Farms - Biddeford, (by
appointment) 284-7721
Happy Wheels
Skate Center - Roller Skating Rink,
Scarborough, 883-3713
Summer Theatre
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.
Children’s
Museum of Maine - Fun for all ages. 142 Free
Street, Portland, 828-1234.
Children’s
Theater of Maine - 25A Forest Ave, Portland,
874-0371.
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 - Kennebunkport. Route 1 and right on Route 9 through
Kennebunkport and into Cape Porpoise, where Route 9 makes a 90-degree
left hand turn, go straight. Drive 1/2 mile to end/Pier and park.
Nubble Light -
Between Short and Long Sands Beach in York Beach. Route 1 South to
Shore Road. Follow signs to left after Short Sands Beach.
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.
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.
ATLANTIC MOTOR INN
Directly on the Beach
37 Atlantic Ave, PO Box 386, Wells Beach, Maine 04090
Phone: 207-646-7061
Email:
info@atlanticmotorinn.com
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Cape
Neddick - Shore
Road, Cape Neddick, 361-2011 
