Fun Things To Do in Portland

Portland has a wealth of fun activities that are accessible on a year-round basis. In the summer, the shoreline of Maine's busiest commercial city is alive with everything from in-line skaters to cyclists. Just beyond the surf, the coastal waters are populated by delighted kayakers and boaters. One of the top sailing and paddling destinations in the region is the Saco and Biddeford area. Meeting House Cove in Biddeford is one of the most active public boat launches in the site. This is understandable considering that the Saco River's mix of fresh and salt water environments offers dazzling seafaring adventures for water sports enthusiasts. Several local nature preserves in the area offer opportunities to take in Portland's breathtaking forested beauty. Fore River Sanctuary, located not far from downtown Portland, is a true haven of such urban rustic serenity. Equally striking are the river and ocean ecosystems to be seen and experienced at the Wells Estuarine Research Reserve and, further south, Vaughan Woods State Park in South Berwick. Culture abounds along the Portland coastal region with the extensive collections of the Ogunquit Museum of American Art, the Maine Historical Society and the Portland Museum of Art offering true bliss for arts and culture fans. Those passionate about music will find much to celebrate about Portland with top notch performers entertaining regularly at places like the Big Easy Blues Club and The Space Gallery, both in Portland. If it's fun you are seeking during your well-deserved Maine vacation, Portland will undoubtedly satisfy.

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