Point Sebago Resort - Sebago Lake, Maine Family Resort

Area Excursions:
Freeport - Home to L.L. Bean (open 24 hours a day 365 days a year and 100+ designer factory outlets, the town also offers an excellent sampling of fine restaurants. Visit the naturally occurring Desert of Maine, an unusual attraction to find so close to the coast.
Yarmouth -Gracious town of classic Maine homes and specialty shops. Annual Clam Festival is a summer highlight. Tourist center on Rt. 1 offers statewide information.
Kennebunkport -A classic Maine village, with Victorian-style mansions built by sea captains and 19th century merchants. The center of town is quaint Dock Square with its fashionable shops, art galleries, and tempting restaurants. Treat yourself to a Scenic Harbor/Lobster Cruise or enjoy an all day Whale Watch excursion.
Old Orchard Beach, Palace Playland, Funtown USA, and the famous Old Orchard Beach Pier offer 7 miles of sandy ocean beach and beach front amusement parks.
Portland - Portland Children's Museum, Museum of Art, The Old Port, The Maine Mall, Casco Bay Cruises offering tours of Casco Bay.

Deserving of its reputation as a state of great natural beauty, Maine is an outdoor lover's haven. Parks abound with hiking trails, beaches, historic forts and lighthouses. Intoxicate your senses in a field of flowers or a pine forest. Bicycle down a quiet path winding along the shoreline. Ride a raft through tumultuous white water or sit by a brook and listen to the trickle of the water as you relax in the cool silence around you. Whatever your pursuit, from recreation to meditation, Maine's natural beauty provides a memorable setting for all your outdoor activities.

Many people from outside Maine look on native Mainers as abounding in common sense and down-to-earth values. Others don't even know where Maine lies on the map. In any case there is a mystique surrounding Maine which makes it a special place to seek out the restorative powers of nature.

Maine offers sporting enthusiasts some of the finest recreational opportunities in the country. Get your heart racing with the thrill of white-water rafting. Cast your line and reel in "that big one". Take a canoe out at dawn to watch a moose take a morning dip.

Outdoor sports abound. In summer or fall climb one of the foothills of the White Mountains and see all the way to the ocean. Grab a pick, hammer and magnifying glass and go rock hounding for minerals and gems among the quarries of Oxford county. For the quieter tastes there is a visit to the fascinating museum at Shaker Village in Poland Spring, the only active community of Shakers in the country. The Jones Museum of Glass and Ceramics, located on Douglas Hill in Sebago, offers changing exhibitions of glass, earthenware.

AMUSEMENTS PARKS

Seacoast Fun Park – Route 302, Windham 892-5952

Funtown/Splashtown U.S.A. – Family amusement and waterpark. Home of Excalibur, Maine's only wooden roller coaster ranked one of the top ten in the world. Voted one of the cleanest parks in America and offers many rides, slides, pools, giftshops, games, arcades and eating facilities. Open weekends May and Sept. Daily starting early June. Free parking. Unlimited ride pass, slide pass or combination pass, group rates. Route 1, Saco, 284-5139

Palace Playland - Maine's premier beachfront amusement park. Giant arcade, beautiful carousel, Kiddieland. Maine's largest waterslide. Gondola Ferris Wheel and Galaxy Coaster. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Fireworks every Thursday night by the Pier, Old Orchard Beach. 934-2001

Aquaboggan Park - Waterslides, bumper boats, gigantic wave pool, mini golf and more! Route 1, Saco. 282-3112

York’s Wild Kingdom - Zoo and theme park, Rt 1 York, 363-3883

Santa’s Village – Rt 2 Jefferson, New Hampshire, 603-586-4445

Storyland & Heritage – Rt 16 Glen, New Hampshire, 603-383-4186

Six Gun City & Fort Splash Waterpark – Rt 2 Jefferson, New Hampshire, 603-586-4592

BOWLING

Beacon Lanes – Raymond, 655-4966

Westport Bowling Lanes - 135 Main St, Westbrook, 854-9311

Yankee Lanes – 867 Riverside St, Portland, 878-2695

MOVIE THEATRES

Chunky’s Cinema Pub – Windham, 892-4777

Five Star Cinema – Windham, 892-7000

Hoyts Clark's Pond Cinemas - Maine Mall Area, S. Portland, 879-1511.

Maine Mall Cinema - Maine Mall Rd., S. Portland, 774-1022.

AREA SHOPPING

L.L. Bean - World famous and open 24 hours, 365 days per year. 865-1212.

The Maine Mall - Over 135 stores including restaurants, theaters and more. 364 Maine Mall Road, So. Portland, 774-0303.

The Old Port - Portland's Historic District offers over 158 shops, 65 restaurants, 28 galleries, and numerous pubs. All located in a charming five-block area lined with cobblestone streets on Portland’s historic waterfront. 400 Congress St., Portland, 772-6828.

Portland Public Market – An indoor market of vendors showcasing fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and many other specialty items. Daily entertainment and activities.

Lighthouse Depot – Largest collection of lighthouse gifts in the world. Route 1, Wells, 646-0608. Get on Route 1 South thru Saco, Biddeford and Kennebunk. Depot is on right soon after crossing into Wells.

Kittery Outlets - Over 120 outlets and the Kittery Trading Post with savings of 20-70% daily. This shopping mecca is often referred to as “America's Maine Street for Outlet Shopping.” 1-888-KITTERY.

WATER RECREATION, LOBSTER BOAT TOURS, WHALE WATCHES, DEEP SEA FISHING, KAYAKING & MORE

Point Sebago Resort Boat Rentals – Click Here for all our boats and rates

Songo River Queen – Naples, 693-6861

Saco River Canoe & Kayak - Fryeburg, Maine 935-2369

Saco Bound Canoeing on the River - Center Conway, NH 603-447-2177

Dockside Watersports - Parasailing - Boat Rentals - Jet Ski's - Waterskiing - Route 302 Naples (by the Causway) 693-3888, 3867, 7985

PORTLAND HARBOR:

Bay View Cruises – 66’ 117 passenger boat with scheduled cruises. 184 Commercial St, Portland, 761-0496

Casco Bay Lines - Year-round narrated cruises on Casco Bay. Daily ferry service to five Casco Bay Islands. From Casco Bay Ferry Terminal at Commercial and Franklin Streets, Portland, 774-7871

Coast Watch & Guiding Light Navigation – Daily cruises to Eagle Island, 170 Commercial St, Portland, 774-6498

Lucky Catch Lobstering – Experience lobstering first hand. 170 Commercial St, Portland, 233-2026

Old Port Mariner Fleet – Scenic Cruises, Whale Watches, Deep Sea Fishing. Long Wharf, Commercial St. Portland, 775-0727

Maine Island Kayak Co. – ½ day to 7 day trips. Peaks Island, 776-2373

Scotia Prince – Overnight cruise to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Cabins, entertainment, casino, 1-800-341-7540.

Odyssey Whale Watch – Portland 775-0727

Devil’s Dan Charters – Deep Sea Fishing, 761-4466

BOOTHBAY HARBOR:

Balmy Days Cruises – 1-800-298-2284

Eastwind Cruises – 633-6598

Boothbay Whale Watch – Boothbay Harbor, 888-942-5363

Cap’n Fish’s Boat Trips – Whale Watch, 800-636-3244

KENNEBUNKPORT HARBOR:

First Chance Whale Watch – Guaranteed Sightings. Two trips daily in July and August (approx 4 hours each). Just South of the Kennebunkport Bridge (Rt 9) behind Mobil/Big Apple Station, Kennebunk Lower Village, Free Parking. 967-5507, 1-800-767-2628

Second Chance Scenic Lobster Boat Cruise - 1 ½ hour scenic lobster cruise, Harbor seals, Walkers Point, lobster catches. 967-5507 (same as location as First Chance)

Sail aboard Bellatrix - 37’ Racing yacht, Free sailing lessons, Kennebunkport, 967-8685

Schooner Lazyjack - Sailing Trips - Schooners Inn, Ocean Ave Kennebunkport, 967-8809

Edna Friendship Sloop – Two hour sails - Kennebunkport, 967-8809

Theatre Cruise – Seafaring Legends, Haunts & Folklore, Chilling and unusual Theatre Cruise along Maine's mysterious rockbound coast. True tales of intrigue and horror from our maritime past and present. Ghost ships, cannibalism and more. Every evening June - October (weather permitting). Kennebunkport Harbor, 641-2313.

Shenanigans Chartered Cruises - Private Chartered Cruises, 967-3507

Port Fly Shop - Fly fishing on the Kennebunk & Mousam Rivers, 967-5889

MISC HARBORS:

Atlantic Seal Cruises – Freeport, 865-6112

Rock N’ Reel Sport Fishing Charters - 21 Snow Road, Scarborough, 883-1015

Trina Lyn Fishing Charter - Private sport fishing charters within five minutes of Old Orchard Beach for up to four people. P.O. Box 431, Camp Ellis, Saco, 284-2352/cell phone 283-2352

Steve Brettell - Fish stripers in the ocean of Kennebunkport with a licensed Coast Guard Captain. 336 Guinea Road, Biddeford, 283-4129

Saco Bay Sailing - Recreational and sailing excursions from Camp Ellis. 14 Beach Ave, Saco, 283-1624

Canoe Trips - Scarborough Marsh Nature Center - Maine's largest salt marsh is best explored by canoe. Abundant and unexpected wildlife sightings. Rt. 9, Scarborough. 883-5100

Bunny Clark – Deep Sea Fishing, Ogunquit, 646-2214

Ugly Anne – Deep Sea Fishing, Ogunquit, 646-7202

WILD LIFE REFUGE, STATE PARKS, OUTDOOR WALKS

Maine Wildlife Park – Moose, Bear, Deer, Cougars, Eagles and more. Nature Trail and Displays. Rt 26, 56 Game Farm Road, Gray, 657-4977

Quaker Ridge – Beautiful spot overlooking local lakes

Scarborough Marsh Nature Center - Maine's largest salt marsh is best explored by canoe. Guided and self guided canoe tours. Abundant shorebird sightings. Nature center offers slide shows, exhibits. Rt. 9, Scarborough. 883-5100

Smiling Hill Farm – Working Dairy and Petting Farm, Westbrook 775-4818

Old Orchard Beach – 7-mile beach with seaside amusement parks

Ferry Beach State Park - 117 acres of beach and nature trails. Off Route 9 in Saco. 283-0067.

Gilsland Farm - Maine Audubon Sanctuary offering trails, field trips and a gift shop. North of Portland in Falmouth off Route 1. 781-2330.

Wells National Estuarine Reserve at Laudholm Farm: 1600 scenic acres of research reserve including a 19^th century saltwater farm, Rachel Carson Wildlife

Refuge area, Laudholm Farm Visitors Center, exhibits, and seven miles of spectacular marsh walkways and trails along marshes, fields, and wetlands. Open year round. 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. 646-1555, 646-4521.

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HORSEBACK RIDING

Kent’s Stables – Horseback riding, Gorham, 839-6428

Carousel Horse Farm – Horseback riding, Casco, 627-4471

AREA ATTRACTIONS, RECREATION, & MORE

Desert of Maine – Natural phenomenon, narrated tours, nature trails, museum. Open early May to mid October daily. 95 Desert Road, Freeport, 865-6962

Happy Wheels Skate Center - Roller Skating Rink, Portland, 797-8207

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad - Ride along Portland's waterfront in an historic narrow gauge. Fun for all ages. 58 Fore Street, Portland. 828-0814. Directions – Route 1N to I-295N to: Take Exit 4 (Port Waterfront Exit). Bear right to 1A (Truck Route/Waterfront) to stop sign onto Commercial Street. Follow Commercial Street. Train is near end of street before it curves away from the water (after DiMillos Restaurant).

Balloons Rides - Hot Air Balloon Rides. 17 Freeman St, Portland. 1-800-952-2076

Scenic Flights - Naples Seaplane Rides - Route 302 693-3736

Mt Washington Cog Railway to the Top of New England's highest summit

Mt Washington Auto Road

ENTERTAINMENT

Comedy Connection –America’s top professional stand-up comedians. 6 Custom House Wharf, In the Old Port. Portland, 774-5554

Southworth Planetarium - Shows for children and adults including laser concerts. Off I-295 Forest Ave. North to 96 Falmouth St., University of Southern Maine’s Science Building. Portland, 780-4249

Portland Symphony Orchestra - Concerts year round. Special events. 30 Myrtle St., Portland. 773-8191

Portland Concert Association - Dance, opera, musical theater, jazz, & more. 1-800-639-2707

Portland Opera Repertory Theatre – Grand Opera in Portland’s magnificent Merrill Auditorium. 767-0773

Cumberland County Civic Center – Music Concerts, Sporting Events Etc.

KIDS ENTERTAINMENT

Joker's Family Fun & Games - 515 Warren Av., Portland

Children’s Theater of Maine - Live theater for adults and children. 25A Forest Ave., Portland. 874-0371

Portland Public Library - Story telling and entertainment for children. 5 Monument Sq., Portland. 871-1707

THEATRE & SUMMER THEATRE

Merrill Auditorium – Portland, 874-8200

Portland Lyric Theatre – So Portland, 799-1421

Maine State Music Theatre – Brunswick, 725-8769

Portland Stage Company – Portland, 774-0465

Arundel Barn Playhouse – Summer Theatre, Just off Route 1, Arundel, Tuesday – Saturdays in Season, 985-5552

Ogunquit Playhouse – Stock Summer Theatre, Rt 1 Ogunquit, 646-5511.

Saco River Grange – Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. Just off Rt 117. 929-6472

ARTS, MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SOCIETIES

Maine Maritime Museum - Historic shipyard site and maritime history building on Kennebec River. 243 Washington St., Bath. 443-1316.

Willowbrook at Newfield - Restored 19th Century Village with 36 buildings and 11,000 artifacts including 1894 carousel. Off Rt. 11 on Main St., Newfield. 793-2784.

PORTLAND:

Portland Museum of Art – Maine’s largest and oldest art museum. Designed by world renowned I.M. Pei. Features fine and decorative art from the 18^th century to present. 7 Congress St, Portland, 773-2787.

Portland Observatory – Not a lighthouse, it is the last maritime signal tower in the US. Built in 1807 as a communication tower for the harbor. Guided tours and exhibits. 774-5561

Children’s Museum of Maine - Exhibits. Toddler Park, Cave & Farm, Interactive Science Exhibits, Space Shuttle, Camera-Obscura-Theater. Fun for all ages. 142 Free Street, Portland. 828-1234.

Victoria Mansion - One of America's most significant Victorian homes. All interiors are original and quite spectacular. 109 Danforth St., Portland. 772-4841.

Wadsworth-Longfellow House - Boyhood home of the famed 19th Century poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Seasonal. 485 Congress St., Portland. 774-1822.

The Arts District – Portland’s cultural community along Congress Street – Portland, 772-6828

KENNEBUNKS (Museums, Historical Societies):

Brick Store Museum - Ship Models, Historic Displays, Rare Antiques, Paintings, Decorative Arts. 117 Main St, Kennebunk, 985-4802. Route One South. On left in downtown Kennebunk.

Nott House - Greek Revival House – Open Mid June to Mid-October, $3, Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 967-2513 or 967-2751

Seashore Trolley Museum – Largest collection of trolley cars in the world. Countryside rides on historic rides. Log Cabin Road - Kennebunkport, 967-2800

GOLF

COVERED BRIDGES

Babb’s Bridge: Maine’s oldest covered bridge was built in 1843. Located off River Road, 2.5 miles north of South Windham, then ½ mile west between Gorham and Windham over the Presumpscot River. Burned in 1973, but since rebuilt.

Hemlock Bridge: Built in 1857. Located off Rt 302 3 miles northwest of East Fryeburg in the town of Fryeburg over an old channel of the Saco River. It is of Paddlesford truss construction with supporting laminated wooden arches.

Sunday River Bridge: Routes 2 & 26 Bethel

WHITE WATER RAFTING

AAA Whitewater – 1-800-348-8871

Mountain Magic Expeditions – 1-800-464-2238

Adventure Bound Inc. - 1-800-488-5188

North American White Water Expeditions – 1-800-727-4379

Northern Outdoors - 1-800-765-7238

MICRO BREWERIES

D.L Geary Brewing Co Inc. - 38 Evergreen Drive, Portland, 878-2337

Kennebunkport Brewery Tours - Shipyard Ale, Federal Jacks Brew Pub - Lower Village - Kennebunk, 967-4322

Shipyard Brewing Co. - 86 Newbury St, Portland, 761-0807

Stone Coast Brewing Co. - 74 York St, Gorhams Corner, Portland, 733-BEER

FITNESS CENTERS

Maine Rock Gym Indoor Climbing Gym – No experience needed. 127 Marginal Way, Portland, 780-6370

SPORTING EVENTS

Beech Ridge Motor Speedway - Auto racing every Saturday night. Holmes Road, Scarborough. 883-5227.

Portland Pirates Hockey - AHL affiliate of NHL Washington Capitals. Play in Cumberland County Civic Center. Regular Season: October to early April. 775-3458.

Portland Sea Dogs Baseball - AA Farm Team for the Boston Red Sox. Home games held at Hadlock Field, Portland, from late April through early September. 879-9500.

Scarborough Downs - Seasonal harness racing, Rt. 1, Scarborough. 883-4331.

WINTER RECREATION AND ACTIVITIES

Shawnee Peak - 25 minutes - Route 302, Bridgton - 207-647-8444

Sunday River Ski Area - 50 minutes - Off Route 2, Bethel 800-543-2SKI / Snow reports - 207-824-5200

Seacoast Snow Park - 10 minutes from Point Sebago - Route 302, Windham - 207-892-5952

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

Sebago Lake State Park

Five Fields Farm - Rte 107, RR 2 Box 621, Bridgton, 04009 - 207-647-2425
Carter's XC Ski Centers and Shops - 420 Main Street, Oxford, 04270 207-539-4848
Harris Farm XC Ski Center - 280 Buzzell Rd., Dayton, 04005 - 207-499-2678
Sunday River Cross Country Ski Center - 23 Skiway Rd., Newry 04261 - 207-824-2410

Lakes Region and Maine Area Photos

Point Sebago Resort
261 Point Sebago Road - Route 302
Casco, ME 04015

Tel: 207-655-3821 • Fax: 207-655-3371
Reservations: 800-530-1555
info@pointsebago.com