Tag: Winter

Winter: If you have never done a tour of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House in Portland than now is the time. Come in during the month of December and enjoy the holiday season as this family celebrated what Christmas was like in the mid-19th century. The house is beautifully decorated to reflect an authentic 19th-century Victorian Christmas. As part of the celebration, the Historical Society offers a special Family Christmas Tour day where visitors can create a period-style ornament, refeshments and Christmas carols at an old-fashioned tree-trimming party. Following the tour, guests are are then welcome to enjoy the annual Holiday Book and Gift Fair. There is a lot to see and do during the month December at the Wadsworth-Longfellow house so come in today and enjoy Christmas past traditions with one of Maine’s most famous families in Portland.

Winter: Many parks in Maine offer skating ponds or rinks during the winter months. They are usually well maintained and some of these facilities even offer a snack shack where visitors can go in, warm up and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. If you are in the Portland area the Deering Oaks Park Pond is a great place to skate. The pond is big and there is plenty of room to glide around on. In the Bath area, Goddard Park offers a large football field size skating arena equipped with a warm snack shack and outdoor music. In Bethel the Bethel Town Common offers skaters a beautiful area to enjoy one of Maine’s favorite winter activities. If you are looking for a more rustic atmosphere, any pond or quarry where the ice is thick enough will do. The skating may not be as smooth but, sometimes it is fun to go looking for that perfect piece of ice. When you go make sure you dress warm and wear the right socks. Keeping your feet warm is important to ensure you can skate your best. Ice skating is a great way to get out in the fresh air (bundle up!) and enjoy the great outdoors.

Winter: Still wondering what to do on New Year’s Eve? Many area restaurants are catering to this festive holiday and preparing to dazzle their guest with meals that are out of this world. Check out your local hotels, many are offering overnight packages that include dinner and dancing the night away without having to drive. If being out and about is not your thing than hosting a get together with family and friends maybe just what is in order. The bottom line is celebrating the coming of the New Year and all that it holds is a fun tradition for any age. So make some plans and celebrate the New Year!

Winter: If you looking for a fun way to try to earn a little money and you enjoy fishing you may want to register for the annual Long Lake Ice Fishing Tournament in St. Agatha. Participants compete to win a $5000 purse which would certainly come in handy this time of year. The tournament allows fishing on four of the beautiful surrounding lakes in the area. Looking for something similar in the southern half of the state? Check out the Sebago Lake Derbyfest. This event includes and ice fishing tournament on Sebago Lake called the Togue Tournament, the Speed Run which includes racing under the lights, the Polar Ice dip and a separate kids derby. There is plenty to see like unbelievable ice sculptures and don’t forget to check out the original Ice Mall filled with locally made crafts and Maine made products. There is definitely something for everyone and both events are a great way to enjoy winter in Maine.