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OCEAN RECREATION,
LOBSTER BOAT TOURS, WHALE WATCHES, DEEP SEA FISHING, KAYAKING & MORE
Rock N’ Reel Sport Fishing Charters - 21 Snow
Road, Scarborough, 883-1015
Trina Lyn Fishing Charter - Private sport fishing charters within five minutes of Old
Orchard Beach for up to four people. P.O. Box 431, Camp Ellis, Saco, 284-2352/cell phone 283-2352.
Steve Brettell
- Fish stripers in the ocean of Kennebunkport with a licensed Coast Guard Captain. 336 Guinea Road, Biddeford, 283-4129
Saco
Bay Sailing - Recreational and sailing excursions from Camp Ellis. 14 Beach Ave, Saco, 283-1624
Gone with the Wind
– Kayaking Rentals, Lessons, and Equipment, 283-8446
Canoe Trips - Scarborough Marsh Nature Center - Maine's largest
salt marsh is best explored by canoe. Abundant and unexpected wildlife sightings. Rt. 9, Scarborough. 883-5100
THE
LANDING: Check out the new banquet facility called THE LANDING in Pine Point for events, weddings, etc. Link is on my Home
Page
PORTLAND HARBOR:
Bay View Cruises – 66’ 117 passenger boat with scheduled cruises. 184 Commercial St, Portland,
761-0496
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
Coast Watch & Guiding Light Navigation
– Daily cruises to Eagle Island, 170 Commercial St, Portland, 774-6498
Lucky Catch Lobstering – Experience lobstering
first hand. 170 Commercial St, Portland, 233-2026
Old Port Mariner Fleet – Scenic Cruises, Whale Watches, Deep Sea
Fishing. Long Wharf, Commercial St. Portland, 775-0727
Scotia Prince – Overnight cruise to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
Cabins, entertainment, casino. 1-800-341-7540.
KENNEBUNKPORT HARBOR:
Cape Arundel Cruises – Scenic cruises, whale
watching. Kennebunkport Marina, Ocean Ave. 967-0707
Whale Watch – Guaranteed Sightings. Two trips daily in July and
August (approx 4 hours each). Just South of the Kennebunkport Bridge (Rt 9) behind Mobil/Big Apple Station, Kennebunk Lower
Village, Free Parking. 967-5507, 1-800-767-2628.
Scenic Lobster Boat Cruise - 1 ½ hour scenic lobster cruise, Harbor
seals, Walkers Point, lobster catches. 967-5507 (same as location as First Chance)
Chicks Marina - Fishing/Sightseeing,
Boat Rentals, Canoe Rentals, Kennebunkport, 967-2782
Schooner Eleanor - Sailing Trips - Schooners Inn, Ocean Ave Kennebunkport,
967-8809
WILD LIFE REFUGE, STATE PARKS, OUTDOOR WALKS
Ferry Beach State Park - 117 acres of beach and nature
trails. Off Route 9 in Saco just down the street from the Blue Crab. 283-0067.
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 Wildlife Park – Moose, Bear, Deer, Cougars,
Eagles and more. Nature Trail and Displays. Rt 26, 56 Game Farm Road, Gray, 657-4977 (Exit 11 off the I-495, Maine Turnpike)
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.
Marginal Way Scenic Walk - Ogunquit one-mile path along coast. Ends in Perkins Cove.
LIGHTHOUSES
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 traffic light at Oak Hill (intersection Rt 1N & Rt 207) Take right onto 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.
Goat
Island Lighthouse - Built in 1834. Best viewed from Cape Porpoise Pier. Follow directions for Wood Island Light but stay on
Route 9 toward Kennebunkport. When you come into Cape Porpoise, take a left at the Stop Sign where Route 9 makes a 90-degree
right hand turn. Drive 1/2 mile to end/Pier and park.
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 Route 1N to 295N to exit
4 (Port/Waterfront) 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 – Take Route 1S to Route 9 (Main Street/Saco).
Go thru downtown area passing over Saco River and past Saco Island. At bottom of hill past river bear right. Taking next left
onto Route 9 (Hill Street). Take left at first set of traffic lights (Pool Road/Route 9/Route 208). Follow Route 208 to end.
Take left on Route 208 thru Biddeford Pool and lighthouse is on right.
AREA ATTRACTIONS, RECREATION, HORSEBACK RIDING,
BOWLING & MORE
Biddeford-Saco Ice Arena Open to the Public Friday night 6:30-8:30pm, 283-0615. Get on Route 1 South
and drive thru Saco and thru Biddeford. When you get to Route 9 (at a five way intersection). Go right on route 9 following
signs for I-95. Go 2 miles and Arena is on right, prior to the entrance to I-95 (set back off the road).
Desert of
Maine – Natural phenomenon, narrated tours, nature trails, museum. Open early May to mid October daily. 95 Desert Road, Freeport,
865-6962
Farmers Market - Saco Valley Shopping Center Parking Lot. Every Wednesday and Saturday Morning in season.
Horseback Riding Plus – Old Orchard Beach and trail rides, 883-6400
Horseback Riding - Bush Brook Stables
- Horseback Riding Lessons.West Street, Biddeford,(by appointment) 284-7721.
Happy Wheels Skate Center - Roller Skating
Rink, Portland, 797-8207
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad - Ride along Portland's waterfront in an historic narrow gauge.
Fun for all ages. 58 Fore Street, Portland. 828-0814. Directions – Route 1N to I-295N to: Take Exit 4 (Port Waterfront Exit).
Bear right to 1A (Truck Route/Waterfront) to stop sign onto Commercial Street. Follow Commercial Street. Train is near end
of street before it curves away from the water (after DiMillos Restaurant).
**Smiling Hill Farm – X-country skiing
and Snowshoeing in winter. In the summer, Petting Zoo & Homemade ice cream. Westbrook, 775-4818
Twentieth Century
Lanes & Sports Bar - Biddeford, 284-0980
Vacationland Bowling & Recreation Center - Rt 1 Saco, 284-7386
Balloons
Rides - Hot Air Balloon Rides. 17 Freeman St, Portland. 1-800-952-2076
AREA SHOPPING
Kittery Outlets - Just
50 minutes south of Old Orchard Beach. 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. Directions – Route 5 to I-195
to I-95S. Pay turnpike toll booth in York and… Option 1) Take exit 2 By Pass (Kittery/S.Berwick). Bear right off exit and
stay in left lane following signs for Kittery. When you get to traffic circle go ¾ around and take right onto Route 1N. Bear
right onto Route 1N following signs for Coastal Route to outlets. Option 2) Immediately after paying toll, take exit 7 (Yorks/Berwick).
Take left off exit and go to traffic light. Take right on to route 1S. Follow route 1S for 4.5 miles.
L.L. Bean -
World famous and open 24 hours, 365 days per year. 30 minutes north in Freeport. Freeport also offers over 100 outlet stores.
865-1212. Freeport Outlet Directions – Route 1N to I-295N which turns into I-95N. Take exit 22 (Downtown Freeport) and follow
signs.
The Maine Mall - Over 135 stores including restaurants, theaters and more. 364 Maine Mall Road, So. Portland. 774-0303.
Directions – Get on Route 1N to I-295N to Maine Mall Road exit or Route 1N to traffic light at Route 98/1N intersection. Take
left at 2nd set of Lights (Payne Road). Five miles to Maine Mall.
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. Directions – Route 1N to I-295N to: Option
1: Take Exit 4 (Port Waterfront Exit). Bear right to 1A (Truck Route/Waterfront) to stop sign onto Commercial Street. Follow
Commercial Street into Old Port. Option 2: Take Exit 7(Franklin Arterial). Go to your 4th set of traffic lights. Take right
onto Congress Street. Take 3rd left (Exchange Street).
Portland Public Market – An indoor market of vendors showcasing
fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and many other specialty items. Daily entertainment and activities.
Saco Valley Shopping
Center - 12 stores, 2 banks and a restaurant. Free parking. Just off Route 1, Saco. Rt 5 toward Interstate I-95 (Exit 5).
Take first exit off I-295 onto Route 1 South. Shopping Center is a few hundred yards on right.
Antique Shops and Auctions
– All along Rt 1 in Kennebunk, Wells, Ogunquit, York & Kittery. Also Scarborough.
Len Libby Candy Shops – 419 US Rt
1, Scarborough 883-4897
Lighthouse Depot – Largest collection of lighthouse gifts in the world. Route 1, Wells, 646-0608.
Get on Route 1 South thru Saco, Biddeford and Kennebunk. Depot is on right soon after crossing into Wells.
AMUSEMENTS
PARKS:
Palace Playland - Maine's premier beachfront amusement park. Giant arcade, beautiful carousel, Kiddieland.
Gondola Ferris Wheel and Galaxy Coaster. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Fireworks every Thursday night by the Pier, Old Orchard
Beach. 934-2001.
Funtown/Splashtown U.S.A. – Family amusement and waterpark. Home of Excalibur, Maine's only wooden
roller coaster ranked one of the top ten in the world. Voted one of the cleanest parks in America and offers many rides, slides,
pools, giftshops, games, arcades and eating facilities. Open weekends May and Sept. Daily starting early June. Free parking.
Unlimited ride pass, slide pass or combination pass, group rates. Route 1, Saco, 284-5139.
Village Park - Games of skill,
arcade, kiddie rides and much more. At the entrance to the Pier on your left. 934-7666.
Aquaboggan Park - Waterslides,
bumper boats, gigantic wave pool, mini golf and more! Route 1, Saco. 282-3112.
York’s Wild Kingdom - Zoo and theme
park, Rt 1 York, 363-3883.
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