Tag: Fall

Fall: For those of you who love Halloween and are looking for the perfect scare, Fright Night at Fort Knox may be just the place for you. Fort Knox in Prospect is the setting for an eerie evening full of thrills and chills. Starting in mid-October through Halloween, the Fort opens their gates during the dark of the evening hours. With the stillness of the night and the deadening fog drifting in from the bay, visitors can explore the dark depths of the fort with all of its hidden rooms and twisting tunnels that will scare even the bravest of souls. At each turn and down each dark passageway, you will hear the whispering of ghostly footsteps that haunt this old battery. Fright Night is really scary and a great thing to do with your friends, but it is not recommended for little children. If you are looking for a more family oriented Halloween scare check out the haunted house at Pumpkin Land in Poland. As you enter the haunted barn complete with hanging giant spiders ghost swirling from the rafters and strobe lights flashing. Kids will squeal with delight at every corner of this great haunted house. Another fun thing to do, while you are there is to take a trip on the haunted “day” ride where the unexpected pops out of the woods at every turn of the wagon. Pumpkin Land has plenty more for the whole family to do such as a great corn maze, fun rides and a bumpy hay filled wagon ride to the pumpkin patch where everyone gets to pick their own pumpkin. Maine has plenty of Halloween things to do from haunted houses to haunted hay rides so make your plans now for fun Halloween entertainment!

Fall: Car enthusiast love local car shows and you would be surprised at the number of shows and people who attend them around the state. During the fall months, these shows continue to happen and surprisingly attendance does not drop off. From road rallies which take place in Kennebunkport during the last weekend in September to a fly and shine car show in Millinocket which happens in October, the car show calendar is full. The participants in the car shows often compete for prizes based on their division. The owners of these special vehicles spend much time and money on restoration and customization. You can definitely feel the pride and sense of camaraderie amongst the participants in these events. A fun thing to do is attend one of these shows just to see all the work that goes into these prized possessions. If you are looking for a fun weekend activity, plan to attend the Homecoming Craft and Car Show hosted by Maine Maritime Academy in Castine. The ride up there is beautiful especially with all the fall leaves in full color. Once there, you will find crafters and artisans selling their goods as well as a host of car owners displaying their automobiles for visitors viewing pleasure. If you are out, why not take a cruise on over and see what the fuss is all about.

Fall: Looking for a spontaneous fall getaway and not sure where to start. Try Bar Harbor this fall and discover why this is possibly one of the best times to visit this summer hot spot. First, you can take your pick of places to stay without having to fight summer crowds. Second, this is a nice time of year to enjoy the change in Maine’s landscape as the fall colors come alive. For couples, this is a great spot to spend a romantic fall weekend together. Start your trip out by booking a room at one of the many bed and breakfasts in the area. Some of these inns offer canopy beds and fireplaces in your room with breakfast included. If you are bikers, plan on bringing your bikes to explore the miles of trails at Acadia National Park. The Eagle Lake Loop is a 6.3 mile trail that runs through the mountains and along the lake. This is a great spot to view the foliage and stop off by the lake to kick back and rest. If biking is not your thing then plan on spending the day wandering around town. Get up early and enjoy your morning coffee and a great breakfast on the porch of 2 Cats on Cottage Street. I highly recommend the scones and muffins, delicious! After a hearty breakfast spend some time wondering around all the shops. There are plenty of art galleries, antique shops, gift and clothing shops to browse around in. During the evening there is always a good time to be found at Lompoc Café & Brew Pub. Great food and great drinks all reasonably priced with a fun atmosphere! Bar Harbor is the perfect fall destination spot and without all the summer crowds you can really spend your time enjoying the area in peace.