Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: The Portland Museum of Art is the largest art museum in Maine. It is ranked as one of the best medium art museums in New England. The museum has more than 160,000 visitors per year, and features collection of more than 15,000 various objects that includes work from Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Rockwell Kent, Winslow Homer, Marsden Hartley, Louise Nevelson, Pierre-August Renoir, Edgar Degas and countless others. These objects include paintings, documents, and sculptures. The museum is made up of three different buildings that host all of their art. The exhibits change about 15 times a year. The museum was founded in 1882, making it one of the oldest museums in Maine. In addition to the viewing of the exhibits, the museum also hosts lectures, family festivals, musical concerts, art classes and many other activities. This is a great way to spend a cold winter day exploring the museum and taking a look back into history. Whether you’re an art guru or just a weekend warrior, this is well worth the trip.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: RiRa’s is one of Portland’s favorite Irish Pubs right on the wharf. The restaurant features real authentic décor brought from a pub in Ireland along with the hospitality of an old world Irish pub. The two story restaurant appeals to just about everyone’s entertainment desires. The first floor focuses more on the pub style feel with a bar and booths for a more casual dinner or lunch. The second floor focuses on providing a more romantic experience, where you can sit by the fire or one of the windows to look over the Portland waterfront. Either floor is sure to satisfy. So on those days where you don’t feel like making anything for dinner, visit Rira’s Irish Pub in the Old Port and what this restaurant has to offer.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: Maine offers many facilities that have candlepin bowling. This type of bowling uses small balls that are the size of a large orange. They are very easy for young children and adults with small hands to grip and hold onto. Watching your teammates take their turns and smiling when they knock down a pin takes away the long winter blues. So if you are looking for a new fun activity that the whole family can enjoy, then you should consider a family bowling trip. Most bowling alleys provide bumpers for the younger children to help knock down pins every time they bowl a ball. This helps to keep them interested longer. Most alleys have a snack bar to give everyone some energy to keep playing. Acade games are also common for most bowling alleys. So remember, if its too cold to play outside, consider playing inside at a bowling alley near you.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: The Comedy Connection is one of the hottest entertainment spots for adults in Portland’s Old Port. This facility offers a night of cocktails and laughs, with comedians like Bob Marley, who is originally from Maine and is one of the most popular comedians today. The Comedy Connection offers the newest upcoming local comedians and some of the most popular comedians from around the country. This is a great way to end the week and is ideal for large groups of friends, or just a couple out for a night of relaxation.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: The Portland Public Library was established in 1867 and is located in the middle of Portland’s down town district. A visit to the library is a great thing to do on rainy, or cold-weather days. The library has several different sections including a kids place that allows the children to participate in a story hour. Other programs are offered including providing children help with their homework, games, arts and crafts, performers, artists, musicians, and animal show and tell throughout the year. The library has author discussion groups for childrens and adult books. There is also a book review program where you can see opinions and views of other local readers to help you make the right book choice for you and your child. The Portland Public Library also offers lectures and seminars for adults on upcoming books and authors, art and music. So the next time you are wondering what to do, consider a visit to the library and sharing a story or learning experience with your family.
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