Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring: Most people don’t think of Biddeford as a city with a growing arts movement. The images that come to mind often entail mills and empty, abandon buildings but, there is something going on in this neck of the woods and you just might be surprised. With the renovation of the City Theater, which is absolutely breathtaking both from an architectural stand point and a historic perspective there seems to be movement toward a new art scene. This opera house was designed by the famous John Calvin Stevens and is host to many highly acclaimed stage productions of music, theater and dance events. With this as the focal point there has been a fair share of galleries and shops that have popped up throughout town. There are plenty of scheduled events revolving around the arts. “Milling About” is a great event and a great way to sample a taste of what Biddeford has to offer for arts, food and music. These events are scheduled on a regular basis and are usually well attended. Biddeford also has its own Art Walk where all the galleries participating are open and people can come in and browse through each gallery. Along with having a thriving arts scene Biddeford also is making good use of its empty space by attracting unique shops and creative restaurants such as Bebe Burrito that you should check out while in town. Give Biddeford a chance to show you what it’s all about, you may be surprised by what it has to offer!
Tag: Spring
State Parks: Find Camping, Hiking, Swimming & A Little History
Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring: Maine’s slogan is “the way life should be” for a reason, it’s a beautiful state and offers natives and visitors plenty of things to see and do. Maine also has some of the best state parks from places to hike, camp, enjoy the beach or a part of Maine history the state park system is extensive and well maintained. At Maine’s most southern tip stands Fort McClary State Park in Kittery and you thought Kittery only offered outlet shopping. This is clearly one of Maine’s most significant historic state parks with the original fort standing guard over 275 years ago. At the eastern most point of Maine located in Lubec is Quoddy Head State Park and it is beautiful! This part of Maine known as “downeast” is very unique and almost preserved to the way life was in Maine in days gone by. At the heart of Quoddy Head is the candy caned striped lighthouse known as the West Quoddy Head Light. The park offers some great hiking trails with high bluffs that over look the cold Atlantic and where at any given time visitors can spot whales in the distance. The northern tip of Maine boast several close by state parks with Aroostook State Park being the largest of them offering camping hiking, swimming and a gateway to the great north woods. All of Maine’s State Parks charge daily usage fees but, they are minimal and the parks are well maintained offering the basic needs for day and overnight visitors. Take a trip and discover one of the state parks in your area and find out why this is the way life should be.
Gray: State Game Farm and Visitors Center
Spring, Summer, Fall:The State Game Farm and Visitors Center is a wild animal rehabilitation clinic. All of the animals you will see here have suffered injuries or were orphaned before they could survive on their own. The center also includes a picnic area, short nature trail and exciting animals that you might see in the wild such as lynx, bald eagles, bobcats and moose. There is also a fish hatchery on the property. The Center is operated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. It is open daily from April throughNovember from 9AM until 4PM. Admission is 5.00 per adult and 3.25 per child.
Moose Watching: Never Got Sweeter in Scarborough
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall: Trying to catch a glimpse of a Maine moose? How about one made of 1700 lbs. of pure, sweet, milk chocolate? At Len Libby Candies on coastal Route One in Scarborough you will find Lenny, the chocolate moose. Lenny was unveiled in 1997 and has been drawing an audience since. Crafted using Len Libby’s finest chocolate, you will find Lenny standing in a pool of tinted white chocolate. While visiting, you should take a tour of the chocolate making factory. All the chocolates are made the old-fashion way and is sure to delight visitors of all ages. Len Libby Candies also has a gift store and makes it’s own gourmet ice cream. Whatever you choose, you are sure to be delighted in this 78 year tradition!
Cheap Vacations: Things To Do On A Budget
Winter,Spring,Summer & Fall: There are so many ways to enjoy the beautiful state of Maine and plenty of things to do even if you are on a tight budget. Cheap vacations to Vacationland are possible. First, Maine has miles of rocky coastline and sandy beaches in the summer. Enjoying a day at the beach can include swimming, exploring tidal pools or even casting a line in hopes of catching the big one. This state offers some of the best parks with miles of hiking trails and breathtaking views. You could drive up the coast in search of the historic lighthouses or drive in-land to the lakes region and enjoy the quiet beauty of the mountains. If you are looking for reasonable accommodations you may consider staying at a B&B which often includes all inclusive meal plans and cocktail hours. If adventure is calling you, Maine offers some great camping sites with tent sites as low as $10 per night. Whatever you choose there are some great things to do even if you are on a tight budget!