Welcome to Maine, The way life should be. This is the sign you read as you entered one of the largest New England states, and anxiously await your opportunity to experience a wonderful adventure. Maine, the Portland area in particular has several nice family fun adventures awaiting your arrival.
Jokers, an indoor playground has rides and games for the young, the adventurous, and all ages in between. You can choose a small Ferris wheel for your little ones to ride, or the train that goes every fifteen minutes, to laser tag, or the saloon for the older kids. Jokers also offer a full menu of goodies including the all favorite pizza, fries, and burgers. While you sit and relax, you can listen to the Bear Band play some all time favorite songs, or sit at one of over 50 games that you can win tickets to redeem for prizes. For the older kids, you can check out the large indoor athletic field, where major league baseball, soccer, and football are played. Finally, to get a few moments in the gorgeous Maine sun, you can go to the miniature golf course for an 18 hole adventure that includes waterfalls, and bridges.
The Portland lighthouse, is one of the most famous of lighthouses in New England, and can be found in the beautiful neighborhood of South Portland. With picnic areas, beaches, and paths to walk, this is truly a must see park. You can investigate the lighthouse up close, with tours by park rangers, or just spend time enjoying the Maine weather.
Downtown Portland will take you along cobble stone streets, quaint little shops, corner cafés and the sights, sounds, and smells of a coastline town. You can choose to walk paths that take you along the beach line, take a ride on the mini-railroad, or go out on the bay in a dinner boat.
For the true sports enthusiasts, you can choose to see one of the Sea Dogs minor league baseball games. The Sea Dogs is one of the minor league teams of the Red Sox franchise, and always promises to be an exciting experience.
A short 20-minute drive south and you can find one of the most famous of beaches, Old Orchard Beach. Known for sandy beaches, and the Wharf for nighttime entertainment for children and adults alike, you will definitely want to make plans to visit. From early morning walks on the sandy beach, to great music, and dancing by the moonlight sky, O.O.B. promises to be an unforgettable adventure.
If you choose to visit Portland in the winter months, the Seacoast Fun Park has snow tubing and other great snow adventures. For wonderful skiing, check out Sunday River, and Sugarloaf, both short drives west of Portland.
Whether it is for a family adventure or a friend get-away, Portland has it, and is awaiting your arrival. Beaches, nightlife, indoor playgrounds, and minor league ball teams, are just the beginning.
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