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 Events

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.

Entertainment

Amusement

Seacoast Adventure – Route 302, North Windham 207-892-5952
Located minutes from Wind in Pines, this amusement park features an 18-hole Mini-Golf course, Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, a Driving Range, a Giant Sky Swing, arcade and a snack bar. Fun for the whole family.

D & D FunZone – 815 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), North Windham 207-892-9008
Features age appropriate FUN games, Laser Tag, Arcade, Games.

Funtown Splashtown USA – Route 1, Saco, 207-284-5139
Family amusement and waterpark. Home of Maine's only wooden roller coaster, ranked one of the top ten wooden rollercoasters in the world. Offers many rides, slides, pools, giftshops, games, arcades and eating facilities.

Palace Playland – by the Pier, Old Orchard Beach. 207-934-2001
Maine's premier beachfront amusement park. Giant arcade, beautiful carousel, Kiddieland. Maine's largest waterslide. Gondola Ferris Wheel and Galaxy Coaster. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Aquaboggan Water Park – Route 1, Saco. 207-282-3112
Waterslides, bumper boats, gigantic wave pool, mini golf and more! Open daily from the end of June through Labor Day. Combo tickets available. Park has a snack bar, picnic area and ice cream.

York's Wild Kingdom – Rt 1 York, 207-363-3883
Visit Maine's largest zoo and theme park in the area, with monkeys, bears, elephants, the Australian collection, the Butterfly collection, and more! The theme park features kiddie bumper boats, double seated go-carts, an electric train, a ferris wheel, and more. The park has snack bars, picnic areas, and free parking.

Santa's Village – Rt 2 Jefferson, New Hampshire, 603-586-4445
Visit Santa's "summer home" in Jefferson, New Hampshire. Rides, daily entertainment, food, and shopping.

Storyland – Rt 16 Glen, New Hampshire, 603-383-4186
Visit all of your favorite storybook characters at Storyland! Ride in Cinderella's Coach, the Swan Boats, a Buccaneer Pirate Ship, see the Royal Hannaford Circus or a musical stage show, and play in the different storybook play areas.

Movies

Five 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

Theatres

Merrill 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 Societies

Maine 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 Entertainment

Comedy 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

Recreation

Golf Courses

Point 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 Golf

Seacoast Adventure – Route 302, Windham, 207-892-5952
Eighteen holes of miniature golf. Also has rides, arcade games and driving range.

Steamboat Landing Mini Golf – Rt 114, Naples - 207-693-6782
Miniature golf, arcade, and craft shop

Pirates Cove Adventure Golf – 70 First St., Old Orchard Beach, 207-934-5086
36 holes of championship mini golf within walking distance of the beach

Starboard Green Mini Golf – Rt.302-Causeway, Naples, 207-693-4271
On the Causeway in Naples

Bowling

Colonial 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, Kayaking

Lakes 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 Shopping

L.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.

Bridgton Maine Shopping

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 Drink

The 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 Breweries

Bray'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 Attractions

Desert 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 Riding

Kent's Stables – Horseback riding, Gorham, 207-839-6428

Sporting Events

Beech 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, Hiking

Douglas 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 Bridges

Babb'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

Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce

Discover Maine

Sebago Lake Area Summer Camps near Wind in Pines