Summer, Spring, Fall: If you are looking for an exciting way to spend and afternoon, you may want to check out Scarborough Downs. The Downs offers live harness racing April through December. You can feel the excitement as the race begins and the crowd begins to cheer for their favorite. Even if you have never wagered on horses before, the track offers a “novice window” where help in reading the program placing bets and other racing questions can be answered. The key is to have fun and feel the excitement as the horses round the final stretch and make their way across the finish line. In addition to live harness racing, Scarborough Downs also offer simulcast racing, a VIP lounge and The Downs Club Restaurant. So why not “get to the track” and see what it’s all about!
Tag: Spring
Peaks Island: Casco Bay’s Most Popular Island
Summer,Spring,Fall: Peaks Island is just a 15 minute ferry ride from Portland and is definitely Casco Bay’s most popular island. The ferry ride to the island is half the fun. Along the way you get to enjoy the beautiful sites. It is the perfect place to kick back and relax or explore the island and all that it has to offer. You can rent a bike and go for your own around the shore tour scoping out secluded beaches and gorgeous homes. There is also kayaking and just off the ferry you will find kayak rentals. A fun way to spend time in the kayak is to explore Fort Gorges. There are some great galleries where you can find intresting local art and paintings. Peaks Island is a fun place to visit and explore so take a trip out there today and see what there is to discover.
Bebe’s Burritos & Cantina: Where Good Vibes Meet Great Food
Summer,Spring,Winter & Fall: Looking for a fun place to hang out and enjoy some great food and drinks with friends? Then you should check out Bebe’s Burrito & Cantina in Biddeford. Bebe’s offers some of the best and freshest Mexican cuisine in the area in an eclectic setting where you are surrounded by cool art and a fun atmosphere. In addition to having a great menu and delicious food they also offer some of the regions best live music Thursday thru Saturday night. It’s a great place to stop in for happy hour and enjoy a nice icy margarita or a “South of the Border” beer. The happy hour runs from Tuesday to Friday with drink and half price appetizer specials. Bebe’s is a fun place to meet and a great place to eat!
Ballroom Dancing: Maplewood Dance Center
Summer,Winter,Spring & Fall So you want to learn how to dance? Maplewood Dance Center is the place to go. They give lessons in many styles of dance from Ballroom, Waltz, Cha Cha, Salsa, Swing, Tango, Foxtrot and more. What a fun way to spend some time learning to dance from pros. If your not into taking lessons they also offer live entertainment and dances on a weekly basis. With a 3200 square foot dance floor you will find plenty of room to “cut the rug”. Friday nights is country dancing night with both line dancing and partner dancing and Saturday night is singles night for all ages. So if your in the mood to dance and feel like a night out you want want to check out what is happening at Maplewood Dance Center in Portland.
Indoor Karting: The Race Is On!
Summer,Spring,Winter & Fall: Looking for thrills, then you have got to check out indoor karting. Tony Steward, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson all got their start in go-karts. Racing karts provides high speeds and high thrills for juniors to adults. You will find fun courses designed to test your driving ability. Many courses have been professionally designed and indoor karting has become a huges past-time over the last few years. Maine offers someindoor karting racing events and you can find these facilities in Scarborough, Saco, Westbrook and Portland. Most of these facilities offer race events where amateurs can participate and win prizes and the reviews are always positive. So why not try your hand at some indoor karting, the adventure and thrills are just a go-cart away!