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Wind in Pines offers your family the setting to enjoy your favorite summer activities. We provide 400 feet of private sandy beach on a crystal clear lake, a tennis court, and complimentary boats, kayaks, canoes, or bring your own (moorings available). Our central location in the southern Maine region offers many diversions for family outings, some of which are listed here. |
Area EventsDetails regarding these events may change or be updated through the year. Please check the web site links for specifics.June, Portland Old Port Festival, Maine's largest one day festival, featuring multiple stages of music, Maine-made arts and crafts, great food, shopping and fun! June - Naples Maine Blues Festival June - Windham Summerfest, Windham's Town Day celebration of games, food, music and fireworks. June - Standish Summer Spectacular, Honor and celebrate the rich history and community spirit of the villages. July - Casco Days. Midway, parade, vendors, entertainment, carnival rides; activities for all ages. Fireworks, too! July - Yarmouth Annual Clam Festival, includes a parade, free performances, juried craft show, an art show, sports contests, a carnival and a variety of free family-oriented activities. August - Gray End of Summer Fest August - Naples Annual Antique and Classic Boat and Car Show, At the Naples Town Docks. September - Bethel Annual Harvest Fest. Mouth-watering "chowdah" and apple pies, chainsaw-carving, arts and crafts show, local music, horse-drawn wagon rides, fly-tying and casting, UAAA two-fly contest and drift boat competition, historical barn tours, apple picking, canoeing, kayaking, hiking trails. September - Cumberland Farmers' Club Fair, Exhibit halls, midway, circus, livestock, animal-pulling, harness racing, demolition derby, United Maine Craftsmen Tent with Maine artisans selling handmade items. September - Maine Lakes Brew Fest, hosted by Point Sebago, Maine's best beers and wines, includes foods, wines, and entertainment. October - Fryeburg Fair. (Maine's Largest Fair) Exhibit halls, pig & calf scrambles, tractor pulls, great live entertainment, midway, harness racing, parade, crafts and lots more. October - Freeport Fall Festival. Freeport Annual Fall in the Village Art Festival. View the works of over 100 artists and artisans at Discovery Park on the L.L. Bean campus. EntertainmentAmusementSeacoast Adventure – Route 302, North Windham 207-892-5952 D & D FunZone – 815 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), North Windham 207-892-9008 Funtown
Splashtown USA – Route 1, Saco, 207-284-5139 Palace
Playland – by the Pier, Old
Orchard Beach. 207-934-2001 Aquaboggan Water Park – Route 1, Saco.
207-282-3112 York's
Wild Kingdom – Rt 1 York, 207-363-3883 Santa's
Village – Rt 2 Jefferson, New Hampshire, 603-586-4445 Storyland
– Rt 16 Glen, New Hampshire, 603-383-4186 MoviesFive Star Cinema – 795 Roosevelt Trail, North Windham, 207-892-7000 Bridgton Twin Drive-In – Route 302, Bridgton - 207-647-8666 Magic Lantern Movie Theatre – 9 Depot StreetStreet, Bridgton - 207-647-9326 Cinemagic Stadium Theaters - 183 Country Road, Westbrook - 207-774-3456 Pride's Corner Drive-In – Rt 302, Pride's Corner, Wesbtrook - 207-797-3154 TheatresMerrill Auditorium – Portland, 207-874-8200 Portland Lyric Theatre – So Portland, 207-799-1421 Maine State Music Theatre – Brunswick, 207-725-8769 Portland Stage Company – Portland, 207-774-0465 Children's Theater of Maine - Live theater for adults and children. 25A Forest Ave., Portland. 207-874-0371 Arundel Barn Playhouse – Summer Theatre, Just off Route 1, Arundel, Tuesday – Saturdays in Season, 207-985-5552 Art, Museums and Historical SocietiesMaine Maritime Museum - Historic shipyard site and maritime history building on Kennebec River. 243 Washington St., Bath. 207-443-1316. Portland Museum of Art – Maine's largest and oldest art museum. Features fine and decorative art from the 18th century to present. 7 Congress St, Portland, 207-773-2787. Portland Observatory – This is the last maritime signal tower in the US. Built in 1807 as a communication tower for the harbor. Guided tours and exhibits. 207-774-5561 Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village – New Gloucester, Maine Children's Museum of Maine - Exhibits. Toddler Park, Cave & Farm, Interactive Science Exhibits, Space Shuttle, Camera-Obscura-Theater. Fun for all ages. 142 Free Street, Portland. 207-828-1234. Victoria Mansion - One of America's most significant Victorian homes. All interiors are original and quite spectacular. 109 Danforth St., Portland. 207-772-4841. Wadsworth-Longfellow House - Boyhood home of the famed 19th Century poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Seasonal. 485 Congress St., Portland. 207-774-1822. Nathaniel Hawthorne House - Occupied by the famous American writer, Nathaniel Hawthorne, from 1812 through around 1825, the house was built in around 1812 and is located in Southern Maine near Sebago Lake. https://www.hawthorneassoc.com/ The Arts District – Portland's cultural community along Congress Street – Portland, 207-772-6828 Brick Store Museum – Ship Models, Historic Displays, Rare Antiques, Paintings, Decorative Arts. 117 Main St, Kennebunk, 207-985-4802. Nott House - Greek Revival House – Open Mid June to Mid-October, Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 207-967-2513 or 207-967-2751 Seashore Trolley Museum – Largest collection of trolley cars in the world. Countryside rides on historic rides. Log Cabin Road - Kennebunkport, 207-967-2800 Other EntertainmentComedy Connection –America's top professional stand-up comedians. 6 Custom House Wharf, Portland. 207- 774-5554 Southworth Planetarium - Shows for children and adults including laser concerts. Off I-295 Forest Ave. North to 96 Falmouth St., University of Southern Maine's Science Building. Portland, 207-780-4249 Portland Symphony Orchestra - Concerts year round. Special events. 30 Myrtle St., Portland. 207-773-8191 Portland Opera Repertory Theatre – Grand Opera in Portland's magnificent Merrill Auditorium. 207-767-0773 Cumberland County Civic Center – Music Concerts, Sporting Events Etc. Downtown Portland RecreationGolf CoursesPoint Sebago Golf Course – Route 302, Casco, 207-655-2747,18 Hole Course. Frye Island – Frye Island Golf Club, 207-655-6424, accessible by ferry or boat. 9 Hole Course 207-655-3551 Bridgton Highlands Country Club – 379 Highland Road, Bridgton. 207-647-3491 Spring Meadows – Gray,18 Hole Course. 207-657-2586 Poland Spring Country Club – Rt 26, Poland Spring 207-998-6002. 18 Hole Course. Naples Golf and Country Club – Old Route 114, 9 Hole Course. 207-693-6424 Sable Oaks South – 505 Country Club Road, So. Portland 207-775-6257, 18 Hole Course. None-Such River – 304 Gorham Road, Scarborough 207-883-0007, 18 Hole Course. Riverside - Portland 207-797-3524, 18 Hole & 9 Hole Course. Val Halla Golf Course – 1 Val Halla Road, Cumberland Center, 207-829-2226, 18 Hole Course. Dunegrass Golf Club – 200 Wild Dunes Way (off Ross Rd.) Old Orchard Beach. 207-934-4513, 18 Hole Course. Biddeford & Saco Country Club - 101 Old Orchard Road, Saco, 207-282-5883, 18 Hole Course. Willowdale Golf Club - off Rt. 1, Scarborough. 207-883-9351, 18 Hole Course. Miniature GolfSeacoast Adventure – Route 302, Windham, 207-892-5952 Steamboat
Landing Mini Golf – Rt 114, Naples - 207-693-6782 Pirates
Cove Adventure Golf – 70 First St., Old Orchard Beach, 207-934-5086 Starboard Green Mini Golf – Rt.302-Causeway,
Naples, 207-693-4271 BowlingColonial Bowling Center - 399 Main Street, Westbrook - 207-854-8936 Westport Bowling Lanes - 135 Main St, Westbrook, 207-854-9311 Yankee Lanes – 867 Riverside St, Portland, 207-878-2695 Big 20 Bowling Center – Rt 1, Scarborough - 207-883-2131 Water Recreation, Cruises, Whale Watches, Canoeing, KayakingLakes Region Songo River Queen II – Naples, 207-693-6861 Saco River Canoe and Kayak – Fryeburg, 207-935-2369 Saco Bound Canoeing in the River – Center Conway, NH 603-447-2177 Sebago Sailing – Lakes Region, ME 207-647-4400 Dockside Watersports - Parasailing - Boat Rentals - Jet Ski's - Waterskiing, Route 302, Naples (by the Causeway),207-693-7985 Portland Harbor Bay View Cruises – 66' 117 passenger boat with scheduled cruises. 184 Commercial St, Portland, 207-761-0496 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, 207-774-7871 Coast Watch & Guiding Light Navigation – Daily cruises to Eagle Island, 170 Commercial St, Portland, 207-774-6498 Old Port Mariner Fleet – Scenic Cruises, Whale Watches, Deep Sea Fishing. Long Wharf, Commercial St. Portland, 207-775-0727 Maine Island Kayak Co. – ½ day to 7 day trips. Peaks Island, 207-776-2373 Boothbay Harbor Balmy Days Cruises – 1-800-298-2284 Eastwind Cruises – 207-633-6598 Boothbay Whale Watch – Boothbay Harbor, 888-942-5363 Cap'n Fish's Boat Trips – Whale Watch, 800-636-3244 Kennebunkport Harbor First Chance 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. 207-967-5507, 1-800-767-2628 Kylie's Chance Scenic Lobster Boat Cruise – 1 ½ hour scenic lobster cruise, Harbor seals, Walkers Point, lobster catches. 207-967-5507 (same as location as First Chance) Area ShoppingL.L. Bean – World famous outdoor equipment and apparel store. Open 24 hours, 365 days per year. Flagship Store: Rt 1, Freeport, 800-441-5713 or 207-865-1212. Freeport Outlets – Rt 1, Freeport The Maine Mall – Over 135 stores including restaurants, photography, games, clothing, toys and more. Anchor stores include Macy's, Sears, Best Buy and J.C. Penney364 Maine Mall Road, So. Portland, 207-774-0303. The Old Port – Portland's Historic District offers over 158 shops, 65 restaurants, 28 galleries, and numerous pubs. All located in a five-block area lined with cobblestone streets on Portland's historic waterfront, Congress Street to Commercial Street, Portland. Lighthouse Depot – Largest collection of lighthouse gifts in the world, Route 1, Wells, 207-646-0608 Kittery Outlets – 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, Rt 1, Kittery, 888-KITTERY. North Conway Outlets – Shopping, shopping, shopping is what you will find in Mt. Washington Valley and North Conway Village in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. North Conway, NH. Food and DrinkThe Good Life Market – 1297 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond, 207-655-1196 Standard Gastropub – 233 Main Street, Bridgton, Maine. 207-647-4100 Rustler's – 750 Roosevelt Trail, North Windham, 207-892-2299 Gilbert's Chowder House – 750 Roosevelt Trail, North Windham, 207-892-2299 Buck's Naked BBQ – 4 Turning Leaf Drive, Windham. 207-892-9922. Pat's Pizza – 844 Roosevelt Trail/Route 302, North Windham. 207-892-1700. Beacon Pizza – 1233 Roosevelt Trail/Route 302, Raymond. 207-655-6432. Thatcher's Restaurant – 795 Roosevelt Trail/Route 302, North Windham. 207-892-9922. Applebee's – 836 Roosevelt Trail/Route 302, North Windham. 207-892-3574. Bob's Seafood – Take-out or very casual dine in. Will cook your take out lobster for free. Route 302, North Windham. 207-893-2882. Sebago Cafe - Route 302, Raymond, 207-655-4006 Freedom Cafe – 923 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, 207-693-3700 Sandy's Flight Deck – Overlooking Long Lake. 907 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, 207-693-3508 Rick's Cafe, Restaurant, and Bar – Located by Long Lake. Summer dining and drinking by the lake with live music. Route 302/Roosevelt Trail, On The Causeway, Naples. 207-693-3759 Micro BreweriesBray's Bew Pub and Eatery - 678 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, 207-693-6806 D.L. Geary Brewing Co. Inc. - 38 Evergreen Drive, Portland, 207-878-2337 Shipyard Brewing Co. - 86 Newbury St, Portland, 207-761-0807 Stone Coast Brewing Co. - 74 York St, Gorhams Corner, Portland, 207-733-BEER Area AttractionsDesert of Maine – Natural phenomenon, narrated tours, nature trails, museum. Open early May to mid October daily. 95 Desert Road, Freeport - 207-865-6962 Crabtree Blueberry Picking - Pick-Your-Own Highbush Blueberries. 703 Bridgton Road (Route 107), Sebago, ME. Check website for seasonal picking opportunities. https://www.crabcoll.com/blueberry/homepage.html Happy Wheels Skate Center - Roller Skating Rink, Portland, 207-797-8207 Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad - Ride along Portland's waterfront in an historic narrow gauge. Fun for all ages. 58 Fore Street, Portland. 207-828-0814. 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). Balloon Rides - Hot Air Balloon Rides. 17 Freeman St, Portland. 1-800-952-2076 Mt. Washington Cog Railway to the Top of New England's highest summit Portland Head Light –A historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine that sits at the enterance of the shipping channel into Casco Bay. Located at Portland Head off Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth.
Horseback RidingKent's Stables – Horseback riding, Gorham, 207-839-6428 Sporting EventsBeech Ridge Motor Speedway - Auto racing every Saturday night. Holmes Road, Scarborough. 207-883-5227. 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. 207-879-9500. Scarborough Downs - Seasonal harness racing, Rt. 1, Scarborough. 207-883-4331. Wildlife Refuges, State Parks, HikingDouglas Mountain – Sebago, Maine. Bradbury Mountain – Pownal, Maine. Sabattus Mountain – Lovell, Maine. Maine Wildlife Park – Moose, Bear, Deer, Cougars, Eagles and more. Nature Trail and Displays. Rt 26, 56 Game Farm Road, Gray, 207-657-4977 Quaker Ridge, South Casco – Beautiful spot overlooking local lakes 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. 207-883-5100 Smiling Hill Farm – Working Dairy and Petting Farm, Westbrook 207-775-4818 Ferry Beach State Park - 117 acres of beach and nature trails. Off Route 9 in Saco. 207-283-0067. Gilsland Farm - Maine Audubon Sanctuary offering trails, field trips and a gift shop. North of Portland in Falmouth off Route 1. 207-781-2330. Covered BridgesBabb's Bridge: Maine's oldest covered bridge was built in 1843. Located off River Road, 2.5 miles north of South Windham, then ½ mile west between Gorham and Windham over the Presumpscot River. Burned in 1973, but since rebuilt. Hemlock Bridge: Built in 1857. Located off Rt 302, 3 miles northwest of East Fryeburg in the town of Fryeburg over an old channel of the Saco River. It is of Paddlesford truss construction with supporting laminated wooden arches. Area Chambers of Commerce and Other Links |