Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: Portland Maine is home to the Cumberland County Civic Center. Located in the heart of Portland, you will be able to enjoy everything the Civic Center has to offer. The Civic Center puts on a many exciting shows, whether it be skating or a concert you are sure to find something for every age group. The Civic Center is a large facility that can accommodate major events and is the perfect place to go if you would like to see your favorite band, a stand up comedian, or even a play. It is also home to the Portland Pirates who play all during the winter season. The Civic Center runs year round and is a great place for entertainment for all ages.
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Related Maine To Do’s: Portland Pirates, Family, Entertainment, Comedian, Plays, Bands, Concerts
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: The Freeport Maine Outlet is located in Freeport, Maine and is the home to the best shopping in the area. The outlet is home to the world famous LL.Bean factory store. This store is filled with goodies for everyone with a hobby, like kayaking, fishing, biking, hunting and more. The Freeport Outlet can accommodate anyone and everyone and is the perfect area to shop for loved ones or yourself. The Freeport Maine Outlet also has gourmet restaurants scattered throughout the area that specialize in all different types of cuisine. It is extremely easy to find a good meal at an affordable price around the Freeport Outlet area. Even though the Outlets major season is in the summer, the winter time is beautiful with snow covered cobblestone streets and beautiful lights sprinkled over the pine trees. The Freeport Outlet is only 20 minutes from the greater Portland area and is easy to get to. So, if you love shopping and are looking for a great place in Southern Maine to shop, head out to the Freeport Outlet and you will not regret it.
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Summer,Spring,Winter,Fall: Taking a tour of Maine’s covered bridges will bring you around the state. From Sunday River to Porter you will find these old charms still standing strong surviving years of weather and use. Probably the most photographed and painted is the “Artist Bridge” in Newry just north of Sunday River. This bridge is over 140 years old and still carried daily traffic right up until 1958 but, the 87 foot stucture still remains today. Roby Bridge in Corinth is the only completely shingle covered bridge in the state and has been carrying local traffic today since 1857. Hemlock Bridge located in Fryeburg is another 100 year plus bridge is a must see when you are up in the Saco River area. With only eight original covered bridges remaining in the state out of what once totaled 120, you should take some time to check them out. These bridges give us a peak into history and their construction into the ingenuity of our forefathers.
Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall: A drive to Augusta, Maine’s capital is worth the trip. The Maine State House is a majestic structure built in the early 1800’s using one of the state’s plentiful resources, Maine granite. The entire parcel that the State house sits on consist of 34 acre. With Capital Park extending from the front steps of the capital building to the banks of the Kennebec River. The dome of the capital building is home to the statue known as Minerva. She is a draped female figure of Wisdom, made of copper and overlaid with gold. The State House is home to the Maine Senate and Legistlature. Each branch occupies the South and North wings of the building with the Governor’s office being at the Hall of Flags in the center of the building. Next time you are in Augusta take make a stop at the State Capital building and take a tour of the inside of this historic structure.
Summer,Winter,Spring & Fall: Why not take some time to explore Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. This facility is open to the public and offers recreational activities for all ages and for all interest. With acres of groomed trails and open spaces the grounds are well maintained and is a haven for outdoor enthusiast. The well-kept trails have been designed for hiking, biking and walking in the summer and nordic skiing and skating in the winter. In addition to being a great place to enjoy the great outdoors, the Pineland campus is also a fully operational farm and offers educational programs which are all open to the general public. They also have a beautiful equestrian center and offer classes to those interested. The Riding Academy offers riding lessons for all ages and levels on their outdoor trails in the summer months and heated riding facility in the winter months. But most important is the farm is a beautiful place to visit. Miles of green, lush pastures and white fences greet visitors. There are gorgeous gardens and perfect picnic spots. If you are traveling from a distance Pineland Farms has guest accomodations for the night or longer. So take a ride to the “country” and enjoy all that Pineland Farms has to offer.
