Summer: Ogunquit is a beautiful seaside town with picturesque view of the ocean, unique shops, Inns, B& B’s, Perkins Cove and Marginal Way. Marginal Way is a scenic walking path that makes it’s way along the rocky coastline. The views from the pathway makes it a must do for anyone who is looking to enjoy the sights and the fresh ocean air. The pathway is bordered by beach rose bushes, bittersweet and bayberry and from certain vantage points on the trail walkers can see for miles. If you get tired there are several benches along the way so you can sit and really take in the beauty that surrounds you. The path is an easy and gentle, suitable for any age. Perkins Cove is a must stop. Filled with art galleries, specialty shops and boutiques as well as restaurants, this is the perfect place to begin your trek along marginal way. Ogunquit is a great town to visit and has alot to offer those who do.
Tag: Summer
One Room School Houses: A History Lesson
Fall, Summer: With school starting across the state, fall is the perfect season to visit some of Maine’s one-room school houses. These antique school houses offer visitors a view of what school life was like in days gone by and life in simpler times. The students didn’t have paper and pens but, instead chalk and slate boards in the late 1800’s as visitors are offered a view of these classrooms. A wood stove was used to heat these one room school houses which hadempty desk with inkwells that use to be filled with eager students can be found as well as the recitaion bench and a dipper and pail providing the drinking water for the day. The town of Wells has The Schoolhouse which was built during the late 1800’s for less than $900.00. The school housed 35 to 40 students kindergarten through eighth. If you have never had the chance to visit one of these historic gems, it’s worth the trip and the kids may just have a new appreciation for all they have today.
Brick Store Museum: History In The Heart Of Kennebunk
Fall,Winter,Spring & Summer: The Brick Store Museum was once a dry goods store in the early 1800’s and is located in the heart of Kennebunk’s historic district. Now, this beautifully restored store now is is a cultural and artistic center for the area. With a wonderful collection of local fine and decorative arts this museum is more than meets the eye. The museum offers visitors the inside story of the area’s sea faring history. It houses over 70,000 artifacts that range from quilts to to the largest collection of World War I & II posters that would impress any history enthusiast. The building itself was built in the early 1800’s by one of the town’s wealthiest citizens at the time. If you are planning a trip to visit Kennebunk stop into this treasure of the community. There are on-going workshops and events every month so check out the calendar and make a trip to the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk, you’ll be glad you did.
Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm: Natural Beauty Abounds
Fall,Winter,Spring & Summer: The Wells Reserve is a treasure for the state of Maine. The facility offers acres available for research, education, and recreation all located at Laudholm Farm in Wells. The facility also includes the Maine Coastal Ecology Center which is open to visitors year round. The goal and mission of the reserve is to investigate coastal environments and increasing the understanding of their ecology to the public. The facility offers miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails all which provides access to the acres of wilderness, habitats and unique area waiting for discovery. The entire area offers visitors spectacular views. The reserve isn an especially popular destination for nature photographers and birdwatchers. Even if you are neither of the above and just want to enjoy a scenic hike with nature abound than this is a great spot for you and your whole family to visit. During this time of year the fall colors make this area even more beautiful so don’t miss out!
Hot Air Balloon Rides: Floating Above The World
Fall & Summer: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to float above the trees? The sensation of vitually being frozen still while floating in the air is just the feeling you get when taking a ride in a hot air balloon. During fall, hovering above a canopy of fall colors is a beautiful way to spend an afternoon. This is an activity that gives you a new perspective of the world we inhabit. In perfect silence you can enjoy distant views and feel as if you could touch the clouds. Balloons Over New England out of Kennebunk has been taking folks to the skies for over 20 years now. They offer special trips that give their guest an opportunity to gain a birds eye view of our world and enjoy that sensation of floating. With so much beauty and peace it may just be a ride you never So why not try a hot air balloon ride?