Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: Maine offers many facilities that have candlepin bowling. This type of bowling uses small balls that are the size of a large orange. They are very easy for young children and adults with small hands to grip and hold onto. Watching your teammates take their turns and smiling when they knock down a pin takes away the long winter blues. So if you are looking for a new fun activity that the whole family can enjoy, then you should consider a family bowling trip. Most bowling alleys provide bumpers for the younger children to help knock down pins every time they bowl a ball. This helps to keep them interested longer. Most alleys have a snack bar to give everyone some energy to keep playing. Acade games are also common for most bowling alleys. So remember, if its too cold to play outside, consider playing inside at a bowling alley near you.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: The Comedy Connection is one of the hottest entertainment spots for adults in Portland’s Old Port. This facility offers a night of cocktails and laughs, with comedians like Bob Marley, who is originally from Maine and is one of the most popular comedians today. The Comedy Connection offers the newest upcoming local comedians and some of the most popular comedians from around the country. This is a great way to end the week and is ideal for large groups of friends, or just a couple out for a night of relaxation.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: The Portland Public Library was established in 1867 and is located in the middle of Portland’s down town district. A visit to the library is a great thing to do on rainy, or cold-weather days. The library has several different sections including a kids place that allows the children to participate in a story hour. Other programs are offered including providing children help with their homework, games, arts and crafts, performers, artists, musicians, and animal show and tell throughout the year. The library has author discussion groups for childrens and adult books. There is also a book review program where you can see opinions and views of other local readers to help you make the right book choice for you and your child. The Portland Public Library also offers lectures and seminars for adults on upcoming books and authors, art and music. So the next time you are wondering what to do, consider a visit to the library and sharing a story or learning experience with your family.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: If you are looking for something to do that is fun and affordable, just grab your camera and go take some photographs. There are no shortage of images to capture in Maine. Take a drive along the coast, head out on some country back roads and keep an eye out for the perfect shot. Each season in Maine will offer various environmental factors that will make for creative photography opportunities. If you have a digital camera, set the resulotuion on the highest mode possible and if you happen to capture a really great shot, print it out. Here is a tip. Even if you don’t printer and photo paper and all that stuff, you can take your memory card from your camera into most places that develop photos. You can pick which photo or photos you want to print and in no time at all, your photograph can be printed on 4X6, 5X7 or 8X10 glossy photo paper. Get a nice frame for your photo and you will have a piece of your own art for your home that will remind you of Maine for years to come. The great part about this activity is that you do not necessarily need to go to the most popular destinations. Certainly, Mooshead Lake or Sebago Lake are popular and beautiful locations but there are thousands of rivers and lakes and ponds and mountains that get very little press but are just a photogenic.
Related Maine To Do’s: Photography, Art, Scenery, Mountains, Lakes, Ponds, Rivers
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: The Southworth Planetarium is a wonderful place to visit. An exhibit provided by the National Geographic Society showcases the solar system. There is also an interactive solar system on computer that is available to explore while waiting for the light show to begin. The light shows are designed to educate both children and adults on our solar system, comets, what makes the Northern Lights, and there’s even a show about dinosaurs. These shows are a great way for you to spend time with your children and learn together about the amazing aspects of our world and beyond. Each show is designed for particular age groups. So make sure you check the show for the suggested age range so that your family gets the most out of the experience.
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