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Aquaboggan Park
Waterslides, bumper boats, gigantic wave pool, mini golf and more! Route1, Saco. (207) 282-3112.
Funtown/Splashtown U.S.A.
The home of Excalibur, Maine's only wooden roller coaster ranked one of the top ten in the world. Family amusement and water park was 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. Ride pass, slide pass or combination pass, group rates. Route 1, Saco, Maine (207) 284-5139
Palace Playland
Maine's premier beachfront amusement park. Giant arcade, Kiddieland. Maine's largest waterslide.Gondola Ferris Wheel and Galaxy Coaster. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Fireworks every Thursday night by the Pier, Old Orchard Beach. (207) 934-2001.
Village Park
Games of skill, arcade, kiddie rides and much more. At the entrance to the Pier. (207) 934-7666.
Ocean Recreation, Whale Watches & Boat Cruises
Cape Arundel Cruises
Scenic cruises, deep sea fishing, whale watching. Kennebunkport. (207) 967-5595.
Casco Bay Lines
Year-round narrated cruises on Casco Bay. Daily ferry sevice to 5 Casco Bay Islands. From Casco Bay Ferry Terminal at Commercial and Franklin Streets, Portland. (207) 774-7871, FAX: (207) 774-7875.
First Chance Whale Watches
Western Ave (at bridge), Kennebunk, ME 04043. (207) 967-5507.
Shy-Ann Deep Sea Fishing
28 Snow Road, Scarborough. (207) 883-4691.
Vacationland Bowling Center
Rt 1, Saco. (207) 284-7386.
Parks & Nature Preserves
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.
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.
(207) 799-2661.
Scarborough Marsh Nature Center
Maine's largest salt marsh is best explored by canoe. Abundant and unexpected wildlife sightings. Nature center offers slide shows, exhibits. Rt. 9, Scarborough. (207) 883-5100.
Two Lights State Park
Two lighthouses are perched atop the rocky shoreline. Off Rt. 77 in Cape Elizabeth.
Wells 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 trails along marshes, fields, and wetlands. Open year round. 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. (207) 646-1555.
ARTS & MUSEUMS
Children's Museum of Maine
Expanded exhibits. Toddler Park, Cave & Farm, Interactive Science Exhibits, Space Shuttle, Camera Obscure a, Theater. Fun for all ages. 142 Free Street, Portland. (207) 828-1234.
Old Orchard Beach Historical Society
Features historical memorabilia on the Old Orchard Beach area since the 17th Century. Portland Ave., Old Orchard Beach. 934-9319. Portland Museum of Art 7 Congress Sq., Portland. (207) 773-2787.
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. (207) 780-4249.
SHOPPING:
The Old Port
Portland's Historic District offering over 158 shops, 65 restaurants, 28 galleries, and numerous pubs. 400 Congress St., Portland. (207) 772-6828.
L.L. Bean
World famous and open 24 hours 365 days per year 40 minutes north in Freeport. Freeport also offers over 100 outlet stores. (207) 865-1212.
Kittery Outlets
Just 45 minutes south of Old Orchard Beach offers 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. Kittery. 1-888-KITTERY.
Saco Valley Shopping Center
12 stores, 2 banks and a restaurant. Free parking. Just off Route 1, Saco.
GOLF COURSES
Old Orchard Beach Country Club
9 holes, 3000 yd., par 35, Wild Dunes Way (off Ross Rd.) Old Orchard Beach. 800-521-1029. e-mail dunegrassgolf@customnet.com
DRIVING RANGES & MINI COURSES
Cascade Golf Range
Golf driving range and mini golf. Your swing on video tape to improve your game. 5 minutes to the beach at 955 Portland Rd., US Route 1, Saco, (207) 282-3524.
Dunegrass Country Club Driving Range
Full practice hole, lessons available, Wild Dunes Way (off Ross Rd.) Old Orchard Beach. 800-521-1029 or (207) 934-4513. e-mail dunegrassgolf@customnet.com
Pirates Cove Adventure Golf
36 holes of championship mini golf within an easy walk of Town Square and the beach. 70 First St., Old Orchard Beach, (207) 934-5086.
Westerly Winds
Golf driving range, mini golf, batting cages. 853 Cumberland St., Westbrook. (207) 854-5139.
MOVIES
The Temple
Temple Ave., Ocean Park. (207) 934-5034.
Cines 8
5 Points Shopping Center, Rt. 111, Biddeford. (207) 282-5995.
Clark's Pond Cinemas
Maine Mall Area, S. Portland. (207) 897-1511.
Maine Mall Cinema
Maine Mall Rd., S. Portland, (207) 774-1022.
KID'S STUFF
Children's Theater of Maine
Live theater for adults and children. 765 Main St., Westbrook. (207) 874-0371.
Discovery Zone
50 Foden Rd., S. Portland. (207) 772-5437.
Portland Public Library
Story telling and entertainment for children. 5 Monument Sq., Portland. (207) 871-1707.
CHURCHES
United Methodist
Washington & Fountain Aves., Old Orchard. (207) 934-5553.
Salvation Army Citadel
Church St., Old Orchard. (207) 934-4381.
Blue Point Congregational Church
Pine Point Road, Scarborough. (207) 883-6540.
Congregation Beth Isreal
East Grand Ave., Old Orchard. (207) 934-2973.
St. Margaret's Catholic Chapel
Pine Point Road, Scarborough. (207) 883-0334.
St. Jude Catholic Chapel
Pine Point Road, Scarborough. (207) 883-0334.
St. Luke's Catholic Chapel
Saco Ave., Old Orchard. (207) 934-2322.
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