Maine is home to several mineral and gem collecting locations. Mineral mining is typically approached as a fun hobby or activity but can be done in an array of intensities. There are several mining locations between Bethel and South Paris: Bethel Outdoor Adventure, Songo Pond, Western Maine Mineral, Creaser Jewelers, Perham’s of West Paris, and [...]

There are lots of ways to see Maine, one of the best is on horseback, in the country.  Carousel Ranch, just outside Portland in Casco offers “seemingly endless miles of trails”.  They even have a stop for ice -cream during the ride.
Check Out Pineland Farms too, they have many activities for kids and family all [...]

Canoeing is a perfect activity in Maine. Maine has abundunt lakes, ponds, rivers, and protected bays, marshes and estuaries along the coast. From gentle current to whitewater, you can spend several days along Allagash, Penobscot, St. John, Moose, St. Croix and Machias rivers without encountering towns and public roads. Canoe outfitting, rentals, shuttle services, instruction, and guided [...]

There is wicked good fun at Maine’s amusement parks and fun places to take the kids!! Check out some below,…tell them you found them on Maine Things To Do!
AMUSEMENTS PARKS
Monkey C Monkey Do
Maine’s first and only high-flying family adventure park and zip lines!! Navigate through more than 30 obstacles from 20 to 50 feet in [...]

Acadia National Scenic Byway All-American Road
route 3 and Park Loop Road on Mt Desert Island 40 Miles -From craggy shorelines and granite-capped mountains to crystal lakes and spruce–fir forests, Acadia All American Road is perfect for exploring. Extensive carriage roads and hiking trails give access to Acadia National Park. See fishing and sailboats in Frenchman’s [...]

The Maine Professional Guides Association is composed of Registered Maine Guides who strive to enhance the standards of the guiding industry. They are professional guides dedicated to promoting a quality, ethical and legal outdoor experience for all. Not all Registered Maine Guides are members of Maine Professional Guides Association (MPGA).
A member is obligated to abide [...]

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Hadlock Field

Named After: Edson Hadlock Jr., baseball coach at Portland High School from 1950-1978.
Opened: April 18, 1994
Seating Capacity: 7,368
A few notable features:
• A likeness of Fenway Park’s Green Monster was built in 2003 when the Red Sox became the affiliate of the [...]

Ice-skating in its simplest form dates back many centuries, with skates made out of animal bones. It became fashionable in the 18th cent. and a London Skating Club was founded in 1842. Speed skating held its first international competition at Hamburg in 1885 and was admitted to the Olympics in 1924. Ice rinks were built [...]

The Aquarium is open 7 days a week (including holidays and state office closures), from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, from Memorial Day weekend (May 23, 2009) through Sunday, August 30, and then open Wednesdays through Sundays (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) through September 27, 2009, then closed for the season. The aquarium is also [...]

Maine Beaches are visited by thousand each year. Maine has 3748 miles of Coastline, more than California. Summer days are perfect to take to the beach.  Setting out to find your beach can be a delightful experience.  You cant miss out on a experience of a lifetime.  Please, do your best to choose wisely, focusing [...]

Hunt, Fish, Hike, Canoe, and Get close to Nature, while staying at a genuine Maine Sporting Camp.  Maine has been known for centuries as a bountiful landscape for hunting, and fishing.  Experience Maine at A Sporting Camp you will be happy you do.

Whitetail Deer Hunting
Hunting has been a tradition in Maine’s big woods for [...]

The Southworth Planetarium was built in 1969, when the new Science Building was constructed on the University of Southern Maine campus. The Planetarium was originally equipped with only a star projector, theater seating, and one slide projector. Since then, the 30 foot dome has grown to include over 50 slide and special effects projectors, 3 [...]

An apple is in the pome family – a fruit whose seeds are embedded in the core of the fruit. Another surprising member of this family is the rose.
When an apple is sliced in half, the apple core looks like a star.
It takes about 36 apples to create one gallon of apple cider.
Two pounds of [...]

Candlepin Bowling is a favorite Maine pastime,  many enjoy the game and many compete in it.
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Maine State Candlepin Bowling Association

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Candlepin bowling pins are specified as 15 3/4 inches (400 mm) in height, have identical ends, and are almost 3 inches (76 mm) in diameter at the center. Numbering of [...]