Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall :The Maine Rock Gym is a great way to burn off that extra winter energy. The gym is open year round, and is an ideal alternative to those days where staying outside isn’t an option. The gym offers more the 5,000 square feet of rock walls to climb, each with different levels of difficulty. You can climb solo or bring a group of friends here for a nice winter get together. The gym has the climbing equipment necessary for all ages to enjoy a day at the gym. All of the ropes are secured to the ceiling and the floors are covered with landing foam for your safety. You can bring children, adults, and teenagers to the gym – no matter the age, they will find a wall to climb that meets their skill level. This type of activity is also a great learning tool. It helps teach problem solving skills, self-esteem, and team work. So for your next indoor adventure, visit the Maine Rock Gym.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: The Mill Creek Park is a wonderful place to pack up a picnic lunch and spend the day feeding the ducks, or just enjoy a good book. The park is right in the middle of South Portland, but it still provides the calm, quiet atmosphere of a park. The park also has a gazebo where you can sit and enjoy your lunch. It can even be used as the center piece in a wedding ceremony. There is also a bridge that crosses the pond in the middle of the park that can be used for special occasions. The park also hosts several concerts throughout the year for local bands and folk singers. It also hosts an art show for local artists. The park in Mill Creek is filled with relaxing adventures. In the winter, when the snow starts to fall and the pond freezes, this is a lovely place to bring the whole family. You can pick out your Christmas tree from the local vendor while the kids have some fun in the snow. The park’s pond is also a great ice skating destination for all ages. So if you are looking for something to do with your family, this is a great place to go any time of year.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: This 701 ton floating restaurant has been part of Portland’s Old Port history since 1982. It can hold up to 600 guests in its four dining areas, making it one of the largest restaurants in Maine. DiMillo’s is one of the most famous east coast restaurants, and is known for the freshest Maine lobster and seafood dinners. DiMillo’s is open year round, and is a great place to catch the views of Portland’s harbor in winter and summer. The restaurant not only offers seafood, but also offers you fresh cut beef and Italian choices. A visit to the floating restaurant makes for a great date or a family outing and can accommodate any size group.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: The Portland Museum of Art is the largest art museum in Maine. It is ranked as one of the best medium art museums in New England. The museum has more than 160,000 visitors per year, and features collection of more than 15,000 various objects that includes work from Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Rockwell Kent, Winslow Homer, Marsden Hartley, Louise Nevelson, Pierre-August Renoir, Edgar Degas and countless others. These objects include paintings, documents, and sculptures. The museum is made up of three different buildings that host all of their art. The exhibits change about 15 times a year. The museum was founded in 1882, making it one of the oldest museums in Maine. In addition to the viewing of the exhibits, the museum also hosts lectures, family festivals, musical concerts, art classes and many other activities. This is a great way to spend a cold winter day exploring the museum and taking a look back into history. Whether you’re an art guru or just a weekend warrior, this is well worth the trip.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: RiRa’s is one of Portland’s favorite Irish Pubs right on the wharf. The restaurant features real authentic décor brought from a pub in Ireland along with the hospitality of an old world Irish pub. The two story restaurant appeals to just about everyone’s entertainment desires. The first floor focuses more on the pub style feel with a bar and booths for a more casual dinner or lunch. The second floor focuses on providing a more romantic experience, where you can sit by the fire or one of the windows to look over the Portland waterfront. Either floor is sure to satisfy. So on those days where you don’t feel like making anything for dinner, visit Rira’s Irish Pub in the Old Port and what this restaurant has to offer.
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