Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: The Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine, is the best spot for entertainment in Central Maine. The Augusta Civic Center is a place for everything… dining, concerts, stand up comedians, games and much more. The Civic Center has shows all year round and the people who run the Civic Center make sure that shows are scheduled earlier rather than later so that you will have the enough time to adjust your schedule to be able to see one of your favorite performers. Groups come from all around the country to perform at the Civic Center so there is always a large variety of shows. The Civic center is the perfect place for anyone looking to have a good time in a quality facility.
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Summer: In June when the lupine is in bloom there is no better place to be than the coast of Maine, especially during the annual Lupine Festival held on Deer Isle. This annual event in June features a variety of fun activities to check out while enjoying the colorful peak of the lupine bloom that paints the island. There are art and sculpture shows, boat rides, childrens activities, musical performances, movies, garden tours, a quilt show, and even a rummage sale. Located in beautiful Penobscot Bay the Deer Isle itself is utterly breathtaking, and even more pronounced with the purple/blue blossoms dotting the rugged coast and quiet bays. The nearby island gem of Stonington with its smooth grante formations is worth a side trip and is well known for its killer Lobster. This bloom doesn’t last long, so enjoy it while you can.
Spring, Summer, Fall: Maine has many beautiful destinations along its coastline but, none are visited more than Acadia National Park. After one visit to Acadia National Park you’ll realize why so many visitors flock to its rugged coastline. The park was established to preserve this beautiful and popular landscape and continues to shine thanks to the hard work of the Rangers that lookafter it. With visitors numbers growing every year we must insure the longterm beauty and wellbeing of the park by teaching our youth to be good stewards of this amazing landscape. A great way to get the kids involved is through Acadia’s Junior Ranger Program. You can pick up a Junior Ranger booklet at the Visitors Center, Nature Center, or NPS campgrounds. Kids can attend Ranger Programs then fill in activities in the booklet and return the completed book to any park Center. This is a great way to get children to interact with the Rangers, learn about the local plants and animals, and have fun with other kids in a setting based on discovery. If they’ve completed their training and followed the program carefully, they will be rewarded with an official Acadia National Park Junior Ranger patch. More importantly they can teach others what they’ve learned about on of our National Treasures.
Spring, Summer, Fall: Of the thousands who visit the Bar Harbor region each year, very few get to see what’s going on below the surface of the sea…until now. A graduate of the nearby College of the Atlantic, Ed Monat runs a charter service with a bit of a twist. He operates out of a 51 foot boat named the “Seal” and delivers live video images from a handheld underwater camera. He dives with camera in hand capturing sights and sounds from the bottom of Frenchman Bay transmitted to an LCD screen on the main deck of the boat where everyone aboard can view amazing creatures without even getting wet. His assistant on deck narrarates as Ed takes you on a journey along the floor of the Atlantic Ocean, and passengers are encouraged to communicate directly with Ed as he makes his way underwater. To end this amazing experience with a bang Ed resurfaces with a bag filled with whatever sea creatures he has gathered up along the way to share with participants on deck. All creatures are then released back to the ocean after viewing. Come check out this truly unique experience out of Bar Harbor, a Dive-in Theater!
Spring, Summer, Fall: The Jordan Pond House in Acadia National Park, has a long been a landmark in this region. Initially established as a logging camp in the mid 1800’s it wasn’t until later that century that the Jordan Pond House became a restaurant, and remains one today. One thing that hasn’t changed since the 1800’s is the tradition of afternoon tea served here. Today you can enjoy this tradition of tea and popovers at your table while overlooking the pond and twin peaks of the Bubble Mountains. The place is know for its popovers, which have a strong resemblance to muffins, but with a lighter loftier profile. They are quite tasty and are typically served there with strawberry jam and tea. The folks that run the place have a full menu featuring local seafood, berries, and even homemade ice cream. After a long leisurely lunch visitors can stroll along the perimeter of the pond on nearby hiking trails. Having tea or lunch here is a great activity to incorporate into any trip to Acadia or Bar Harbor.
