Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer: Times are tough and sitting home watching the television will probably not make you feel any better. If you need a little cheering up consider making a trip to one of the local comedy shows in the Portland area. Going to a comedy show is a fun thing to do with a group of friends and great way to forget your troubles for a little while. Every Friday night, you will find a different headlining comedian performing at the Gold Room during their Friday Night Comedy Night series. Located behind Jokers, the Gold Room is has private tables, a bar area and enough laughs to keep you rolling through the night. Why not break the monotony of everyday and make plans to attend one of these great comedy spots in the Portland area. You could enjoy some cheap eats before the show at Granny’s Burritos on Fore Street. Delicious food, reasonably priced and they also have a great vegan menu that is out of this world! If you don’t have the cash for a full meal then just do dessert at Mim’s where you can discover some of the most scrumptious desserts all reasonably priced. Top your dessert off with a hot cappuccino and things are looking better all the time! Put some laughs on your to do list and hit a comedy show for a good time. Remember, laughter is good for the soul!
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Portland: Five Fun Things To Do
Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall: Portland has so many things to do for all ages and if you are young and looking for fun than this is the city for you! Not sure where to start? Of course the Old Port has a huge draw for the younger crowd as it is a plethora of bars and clubs which makes it perfect for an all night bar crawl. Four Play and the Stadium are the places to be if you are looking for some place to dance and cut loose. If you are into pubs than Rosies and Gritty’s are perfect for an evening full of good friends and great ale. Live music options are always important, be sure to check out the Asylum which is a hit especially on their 80’s nights. The Big Easy is another great place to hang out and enjoy live music and dance the night away. Portland also has a great live performance genre that is geared to appeal to the younger crowd. Check out Space a wonderful alternative arts venue found in the heart of Portland’s downtown. Space offers art exhibitions, live performances, film performances and much more with an ever changing schedule of events. Perhaps you want to take it outside and you are not sure where to start? The Maine Outdoor Club may be your best choice. Members can join others in participating in a variety of different activities from rock climbing to walking the Backcove Boulevard, it’s a great way to get outside and discover something new to do. Portland is a hip and happening town you just need to take some time to enjoy all there is to see and do so why not start today!
Freeport: Five Fun Things To Do
Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall: Locals and visitors alike love Freeport for all the outlet shopping that it offers. But, there is more to Freeport than just the shops that draw the crowds. If you are looking for things to do while you are in town here are a few things to keep you occupied. Check out the Walk-On Adventure Tours offered through LL Bean’s outdoor adventure program. For only $15 you can try your hand at cross country skiing, snowshoeing, fly fishing, archery, kayaking or even clay shooting. There is not preregistration required so it is the perfect way to spend some time spontaneously trying something new. After your outdoor adventure, head over to Cold River Vodka Distillery and tour Maine’s very own premium distillery. The vodka is actually produced from potatoes grown in Northern Maine. This summer, Cold River infused their Maine potato vodka with another well known Maine product, blueberries. The combination was delicious and you can sample it during your tour of the distillery. Another fun thing to do is to check out Freeport Cheese & Wine Friday night wine tasting events. Every third Friday in the month, this specialty cheese and wine shop opens its doors for visitors to come and enjoy some of Freeport’s best selection of both imported and domestic wines and cheeses. This is a fun event that is great to do with friends. Feel like taking it outside? Then take a ride over to Wolfe’s Neck Farm. Whether you take part in their nature walking adventures or attend their sourdough bread making session, there is always something to do on the farm. We recently attended the do it yourself astronomy class which was both fun and informative. If you are looking for some live music, check out the Hilton Garden where you will find Maine’s very own Tony Boffa Jazz Quartet performing on a weekly basis. After spending some time in and outside, head over to the Harraseeket’s Broad Arrows Tavern and enjoy the warmth of a roaring fire and the taste of some great food. The atmosphere feels like a rustic lodge where you can see the wood fired oven from the open kitchen at any spot in the dining room. Kick back, have a cocktail and enjoy yourself after taking some time discovering the other side of Freeport.
FREEport, Maine: Free (Or Close To It) Fun Things To Do
Spring, Summer & Fall: Everyone loves a bargain, and folks flock to Freeport in search of a deal. Don’t get trapped in the stores, there is plenty to do and you don’t have to spend money having fun! Freeport has many spots that are a naturalist delight. If you have a canoe of small kayaks head over to Mill Stream Landing where you can access the Harraseeket River, which is tidal so be careful to check the tide charts before you head out. Once out there you will enjoy the quiet beauty of the natural habitat and wildlife living on and around the banks of the river. Take some time to paddle up stream where you will eventually come into a small eddy where you can stop and enjoy some great bird watching from the edge of the water. If you find yourself without a boat and are looking for a great place to explore on foot, then you definitely need to check out Tidewater. This property is a natural conservation trust that runs along the river and is home beautiful wild natural gardens and orchards. Between the wildflowers and wildlife you could spend the entire day exploring this spot. Be sure to grab your camera to take advantage of some of the great photo opportunities. Another great place to explore at no cost is the Mast Landing Sanctuary which is now a 140 acre preserve but, once served as a central spot for ship mast construction as part of the areas shipbuilding trade. Here you will have a blast discovering the different outbuildings that once housed a thriving trade in the mid-coast area. There really are two sides of Freeport that visitors should take the time to discover and if you are looking for some free things to do than FREEport is your town!
Cape Elizabeth, Maine: Things To Do That Aren’t Boring
Spring, Summer & Fall: From the Atlantic, Cape Elizabeth stands as the entrance of Portland Harbor where two lighthouses, one very well known one and one slightly obscure stand as watch keepers. This sleepy coastal town has more high priced ocean front property per square mile than most of Maine’s coastline. With wonderful lighthouses, beaches and state parks, Cape Elizabeth offers visitors plenty to do. While you are there make sure you skip all the high priced, overly hyped restaurants and head straight to the Lobster Shack. First, it is almost like beach front dining and second you cannot find better fried clams or a heartier lobster roll around. No lettuce, light mayo and huge chunks of the freshest lobster available straight off the boat. Situated on Two Lights Road, which if you haven’t figured out is the road that leads to both lighthouses in Cape Elizabeth you will love the food as well as the water front dining experience. After you are finished eating, head down the road and plant on taking some photos of the most photographed and famous of the two lighthouses, Portland Headlight. If you keep going a bit further, you will eventually find the Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse which is smaller but, views from the property are scenic and offer a great spot to plant a blanket and spend some time enjoying the sights around you. Another great place to check out while in Cape Elizabeth is to check out Robinson Woods which is located on Shore Road. There you will find 87 acres of well worn trails that are easy to navigate and run along the ocean’s edge. Pet owners are welcome to bring your leashed dogs along for the walk through this great trail system. In additions to fantastic trails you will love exploring the wonderful vernal pools that form during the spring time. There is no room for boredom here, Cape Elizabeth offers you plenty of fun things to do!