Local Favorites in Southern Maine
Sightseeing
Bug Light
South Portland Greenbelt Pathway
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
2 Fort RdJust around the corner from Bug Light Park
This park has so much to see and explore. It is enjoyed by kids and adults. Not pictured is a small beach and a play ground. You can also find a couple food trucks here weather permitting. You do need to pay to park $2-4/2hr with a max $10/day. Lots of picnic tables.
346 locals recommend
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleThis park has so much to see and explore. It is enjoyed by kids and adults. Not pictured is a small beach and a play ground. You can also find a couple food trucks here weather permitting. You do need to pay to park $2-4/2hr with a max $10/day. Lots of picnic tables.
Scenic overlook allows you to see where the Bush Family enjoys summers in Kennebunk, Maine
39 locals recommend
Walkers Point
Scenic overlook allows you to see where the Bush Family enjoys summers in Kennebunk, Maine
Nubble Lighthouse
Sohier Park RoadCheck out this lighthouse in York, ME
Beaches & Swimming
$25 day and parking is still tight but we love this beach for the playground. Only restrooms are portpotties. Lifeguards on duty.
39 locals recommend
Mothers Beach
Beach Ave$25 day and parking is still tight but we love this beach for the playground. Only restrooms are portpotties. Lifeguards on duty.
Bunganut Pond
Bunganut Lake Park is located at 224 Brock Rd. Lyman, ME There is a fee for the day
Located in Kennebunk. This is a beautiful, FREE, beach with lots of space. No restrooms, only portopotties. You do need to park along the road and some times its a walk to the beach, but you can drop off your chairs at the entrance.
23 locals recommend
Parsons Beach
Parsons StLocated in Kennebunk. This is a beautiful, FREE, beach with lots of space. No restrooms, only portopotties. You do need to park along the road and some times its a walk to the beach, but you can drop off your chairs at the entrance.
Long Sands Beach
189 Long Beach AveFavorite beach of many in York, ME
Aquaholics Surf Shop
166 Port RdSurf Lessons in Maine!
Getting Outdoors
Mount Agamenticus
York, ME
Wonderbrook Park
16 Plummer LnEasy little walk in the woods.
Wiggly Bridge
57 Barrell Ln
Steedman Woods
The Eastern Trail (ET) is a 65-mile recreation/transportation greenway connecting Casco Bay at Bug Light in South Portland with Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This world-class, 10-foot wide trail is enjoyed by
thousands of users for hiking, snowshoeing, crosscountry
skiing, walking, biking.
http://easterntrail.org
Eastern Trail
Eastern TrailThe Eastern Trail (ET) is a 65-mile recreation/transportation greenway connecting Casco Bay at Bug Light in South Portland with Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This world-class, 10-foot wide trail is enjoyed by
thousands of users for hiking, snowshoeing, crosscountry
skiing, walking, biking.
http://easterntrail.org
Kayak, SUP, and Jet Ski Rentals.
Also learn how to fish for crab.
Right next to Wells Harbor Park & Playground.
8 locals recommend
Webhannet River Bait & Tackle
345 Harbor RdKayak, SUP, and Jet Ski Rentals.
Also learn how to fish for crab.
Right next to Wells Harbor Park & Playground.
Food scene
Our favorite, on the water, family friendly, reasonably priced great food, with a bar, and brewery in Kennebunk, ME!
52 locals recommend
Federal Jack's
8 Western AveOur favorite, on the water, family friendly, reasonably priced great food, with a bar, and brewery in Kennebunk, ME!
Congdon's Doughnuts
1090 Post RdLocal Favorite for Donuts & Breakfast in Wells, ME
Maine's famous potato donuts! Chocolate Sea Salt is my favorite, but so many unique flavors.
220 locals recommend
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveMaine's famous potato donuts! Chocolate Sea Salt is my favorite, but so many unique flavors.
When Pigs Fly Restaurant & Pizzeria
460 US-1Family Fun
Not many like this left! Check them out of facebook for their most up to date showings
41 locals recommend
The Saco Drive In
980 Portland RdNot many like this left! Check them out of facebook for their most up to date showings
Take them out to a Sea Dogs game at Hadlock Field. Our minor league team affiliated with the Red Sox. Tickets $8-13, or $30 for the all-can-eat section.
80 locals recommend
Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park AveTake them out to a Sea Dogs game at Hadlock Field. Our minor league team affiliated with the Red Sox. Tickets $8-13, or $30 for the all-can-eat section.
My kids loved this place when they were younger!
114 locals recommend
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadMy kids loved this place when they were younger!
Kids have lots of fun here. There is an awesome playground out back with a splashpad (Henry Law Park). Parking is a couple of bucks.
34 locals recommend
Children's Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington StKids have lots of fun here. There is an awesome playground out back with a splashpad (Henry Law Park). Parking is a couple of bucks.
Dover Bowl
887B Central AveBowling, Arcade, Laser Tag...
Round1 Bowling And Amusement
364 Maine Mall RdAt the Maine Mall in S.Portland, Similar in attractions & price to D&B
Barnyard petting zoo, Playground, Climb on structures, Ice Cream, Lunch
23 locals recommend
Smiling Hill Farm
781 County RdBarnyard petting zoo, Playground, Climb on structures, Ice Cream, Lunch
Sanford, ME
Enjoy a Sanford Mainers baseball game. The Mainers are part of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Snack bar, food trucks, raffles and all for $5 Adult $3 Child/Senior/Military
http://sanfordmainers.pointstreaksites.com/view/sanfordmainers/season-schedule#2019-06-30&view=month
Goodall Park
38 Roberts StreetEnjoy a Sanford Mainers baseball game. The Mainers are part of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Snack bar, food trucks, raffles and all for $5 Adult $3 Child/Senior/Military
http://sanfordmainers.pointstreaksites.com/view/sanfordmainers/season-schedule#2019-06-30&view=month
El Mexicano
1364 Main StLove their Mexican street corn
Third Alarm Diner
47 Washington StOur choice for breakfast in town.
Check out their show schedule online for performances on Number 1 Pond in Sanford, ME
http://maineattractionwaterski.com/schedule.html
Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team
William Oscar Emery DriveCheck out their show schedule online for performances on Number 1 Pond in Sanford, ME
http://maineattractionwaterski.com/schedule.html
Brand new Workout Room
Indoor Pool
Sauna in the locker rooms
Skate Park
Week Pass $15/Induvidual or $30/Family
Sanford-Springvale YMCA
1 Emile Levasseur DrBrand new Workout Room
Indoor Pool
Sauna in the locker rooms
Skate Park
Week Pass $15/Induvidual or $30/Family
Mel's Raspberry Patch
630 Main StLocal Favorite for Breakfast
Fall Favorites
Amazingly Delicious Kettle Corn, Cotton Candy, Cider, 6 acre Corn maze, Farm Animals, Jumping Pillow, Corn Pit, Cow Train, Corn Launchers, Face Painting and so much more!
Pumpkin Valley Farm
100 Union Falls RoadAmazingly Delicious Kettle Corn, Cotton Candy, Cider, 6 acre Corn maze, Farm Animals, Jumping Pillow, Corn Pit, Cow Train, Corn Launchers, Face Painting and so much more!
McDougal Orchards
201 Hanson Ridge RdApple Cider Donuts & Apple Picking
Apple Festival, Pick your own Apples, Great Views
149 Shaker Hill Rd. Alfred, ME
6 locals recommend
Gile's Family Farm
139 Waterboro RdApple Festival, Pick your own Apples, Great Views
149 Shaker Hill Rd. Alfred, ME
Alfred Shaker Museum Annual Apple Festival with Giles Family Farm at Notre Dame Orchard
118 Shaker Hill Rd
118 Shaker Hill RoadAlfred Shaker Museum Annual Apple Festival with Giles Family Farm at Notre Dame Orchard