Guidebook for Wells
Food Scene
Bar with an outdoor fire pit. Highly recommended. Only a 7 minute drive away.
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BeachFire Bar & Grille
658 Main StBar with an outdoor fire pit. Highly recommended. Only a 7 minute drive away.
They are known for serving the longest Maine Lobster Roll in the world, a solid 2 footer Maine Lobster Roll. This is the ultimate Maine Lobster Roll experience, highly recommended. Prices are reasonable. Only an 8 minute drive away.
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Bull N' Claw
2270 Post RdThey are known for serving the longest Maine Lobster Roll in the world, a solid 2 footer Maine Lobster Roll. This is the ultimate Maine Lobster Roll experience, highly recommended. Prices are reasonable. Only an 8 minute drive away.
An amazing Indian Restaurant/take out. Only a 5 minutes drive away.
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Tulsi North Indian Restaurant and Bar
231 Post RdAn amazing Indian Restaurant/take out. Only a 5 minutes drive away.
Seafood restaurant/takeout known for there onion rings. Only a 5 minute drive away.
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Katie's Cafe
261 Shore RdSeafood restaurant/takeout known for there onion rings. Only a 5 minute drive away.
Billy's Chowder House
216 Mile RdItalian Restaurant, a little pricey but good. Only a 5 minute drive away.
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Varano's Italian Restaurant
60 Mile RdItalian Restaurant, a little pricey but good. Only a 5 minute drive away.
Great seafood restaurant/take out. Very busy so make a reservation. Only a 5 minute drive away.
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Mike's Clam Shack
1150 Post RdGreat seafood restaurant/take out. Very busy so make a reservation. Only a 5 minute drive away.
Chinese food restaurant/take out. Only a 3 minute drive away.
The House Honey Walnut Shrimp and House Fried Rice are the best I've ever had. Highly recommended.
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East Restaurant
636 Post RdChinese food restaurant/take out. Only a 3 minute drive away.
The House Honey Walnut Shrimp and House Fried Rice are the best I've ever had. Highly recommended.
Great Thai Food Restaurant/Take out. Only a 5 minute drive away.
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Mekhong Thai Wells
162 Post RdGreat Thai Food Restaurant/Take out. Only a 5 minute drive away.
Voted top 10 best donuts in America. The Fritters are the best ever. Also a great place to have breakfast and lunch. Highly recommended. Only a 5 minute drive away.
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Congdon's Doughnuts
1090 Post RdVoted top 10 best donuts in America. The Fritters are the best ever. Also a great place to have breakfast and lunch. Highly recommended. Only a 5 minute drive away.
The best diner in Maine and is featured in Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Very busy so make a reservation. Highly recommended. Generous portions. You have to try the award winning Seafood Chowder. Only a 10 minute drive away.
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Maine Diner
2265 Post RdThe best diner in Maine and is featured in Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Very busy so make a reservation. Highly recommended. Generous portions. You have to try the award winning Seafood Chowder. Only a 10 minute drive away.
Wells Beach Lobster Pound
321 Webhannet DrThe best Maine Lobster. Only a 2 minute walk away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Outdoor and patio seating. Bar open till midnight. Only a 3 minute drive away.
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The New England House Seafood & Sports Bar
124 Post RdOutdoor and patio seating. Bar open till midnight. Only a 3 minute drive away.
Seafood, pub grub & a variety of draft beers served up in a casual atmosphere with sports on TV. Only a 3 minute drive away.
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Stutesy's Pub & Grille
52 Post RdSeafood, pub grub & a variety of draft beers served up in a casual atmosphere with sports on TV. Only a 3 minute drive away.
Allagash Brewing Company is dedicated to crafting the best Belgian-inspired beers in the world. Best known for our flagship beer, Allagash White. They offer a free flight. Only a 30 minute drive away.
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Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayAllagash Brewing Company is dedicated to crafting the best Belgian-inspired beers in the world. Best known for our flagship beer, Allagash White. They offer a free flight. Only a 30 minute drive away.
Tasty beers and great place to have a drink. Very reasonable prices. Only a 5 minute drive away.
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Hidden Cove Brewing Company
73 Mile RdTasty beers and great place to have a drink. Very reasonable prices. Only a 5 minute drive away.
Sightseeing
Historic street at the edge of the working waterfront area of Portland. Some of the best eateries in Maine. Lots of bars. Only a 30 minute drive away.
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Commercial Street
Commercial StreetHistoric street at the edge of the working waterfront area of Portland. Some of the best eateries in Maine. Lots of bars. Only a 30 minute drive away.
Waterfront area dating back to the 1800s. Very fun place to have lunch or dinner. Lots of bars and eateries. Only a 30 minute drive away.
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Old Port
Waterfront area dating back to the 1800s. Very fun place to have lunch or dinner. Lots of bars and eateries. Only a 30 minute drive away.
Victoria Mansion, also known as the Morse-Libby House or Morse-Libby Mansion, is a landmark example of American residential architecture located in downtown Portland, Maine, United States. Only a 30 minute drive away.
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Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth StVictoria Mansion, also known as the Morse-Libby House or Morse-Libby Mansion, is a landmark example of American residential architecture located in downtown Portland, Maine, United States. Only a 30 minute drive away.
USS Albacore (AGSS-569) was a unique research submarine that pioneered the American version of the teardrop hull form of modern submarines. Only a 30 minute drive away.
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USS Albacore Museum
569 Market StUSS Albacore (AGSS-569) was a unique research submarine that pioneered the American version of the teardrop hull form of modern submarines. Only a 30 minute drive away.
Nice place to have a bite, walk on the Marginal Way Trail, and do some shopping. Very scenic. Only a 7 minute drive away.
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Perkins Cove Road
Perkins Cove RoadNice place to have a bite, walk on the Marginal Way Trail, and do some shopping. Very scenic. Only a 7 minute drive away.
Entertainment & Activities
Home Arena to the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins Teams. Easy to get to using the Wells downeaster Wells station. Only an hour and 45 minutes away.
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TD Garden
100 Legends WyHome Arena to the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins Teams. Easy to get to using the Wells downeaster Wells station. Only an hour and 45 minutes away.
Portsmouth Escape Room
95 Brewery LnEscape room. Only 30 minutes away.
Small casino featuring 24/7 gambling via table games & slot machines, plus a bar & restaurant. Only an hour drive away.
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Oxford Casino
777 Casino WaySmall casino featuring 24/7 gambling via table games & slot machines, plus a bar & restaurant. Only an hour drive away.
Beachfront American restaurant & casino with card games, craps, roulette & a money wheel. Only a 30 minute drive away.
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Ocean Gaming
81 Ocean BlvdBeachfront American restaurant & casino with card games, craps, roulette & a money wheel. Only a 30 minute drive away.
Scarborough Downs is a horse-racing track located in Scarborough, Maine, United States. It is Maine's largest race track. Only about a 20 minute drive away.
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Scarborough Downs
90 Payne RoadScarborough Downs is a horse-racing track located in Scarborough, Maine, United States. It is Maine's largest race track. Only about a 20 minute drive away.
Dunegrass Golf Club has been offering local and visiting golfers the opportunity to experience an uncommonly high caliber of golf for Maine and New England since 1998. Designed by internationally known golf course architect, Dan Maples, Dunegrass Golf Club has quickly gained the reputation as the Portland area’s premier public golf course. Only a 25 minute drive away.
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Dunegrass Golf Club
65 Wild Dunes WayDunegrass Golf Club has been offering local and visiting golfers the opportunity to experience an uncommonly high caliber of golf for Maine and New England since 1998. Designed by internationally known golf course architect, Dan Maples, Dunegrass Golf Club has quickly gained the reputation as the Portland area’s premier public golf course. Only a 25 minute drive away.
Located in Sanford, Maine, Sanford Country Club, a semi-private club, is conveniently located near Kennebunkport, Wells and Portsmouth. Its historic 18-hole golf course, which played host to the 2012 US Amateur Qualifying Round, has welcomed golfers such as Byron Nelson, Lloyd Mangnum, Francis Ouimet, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen. With four sets of tees ranging from 4900 to more than 6700 yards and a robust golf education program, Sanford is home to families, women, juniors, novices, veteran players and the local Sanford High School Golf Team. Only a 15 minute drive away.
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Sanford Country Club
588 Country Club RdLocated in Sanford, Maine, Sanford Country Club, a semi-private club, is conveniently located near Kennebunkport, Wells and Portsmouth. Its historic 18-hole golf course, which played host to the 2012 US Amateur Qualifying Round, has welcomed golfers such as Byron Nelson, Lloyd Mangnum, Francis Ouimet, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen. With four sets of tees ranging from 4900 to more than 6700 yards and a robust golf education program, Sanford is home to families, women, juniors, novices, veteran players and the local Sanford High School Golf Team. Only a 15 minute drive away.
York Golf & Tennis Club
62 Organug RdGolf course and Tennis Club. Only about a 20 minute drive away.
Southern Maine's Best Valued 9 Hole Course. 18 hole golf course. Only about a 20 minute drive away.
Deep Brook Golf Course
36 New County RdSouthern Maine's Best Valued 9 Hole Course. 18 hole golf course. Only about a 20 minute drive away.
Golf course located only about a 20 minute drive away.
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Links at Outlook Golf Course
310 Portland StGolf course located only about a 20 minute drive away.
Treat yourself to 18 holes of championship golf just 1.5 hours north of Boston and 30 minutes south of Portland, Maine where each hole offers distinct challenge and pleasant scenery. Only a 20 minute drive away.
Dutch Elm Golf Course
5 Brimstone RdTreat yourself to 18 holes of championship golf just 1.5 hours north of Boston and 30 minutes south of Portland, Maine where each hole offers distinct challenge and pleasant scenery. Only a 20 minute drive away.
The Ledges Golf Club located in York Maine offers the most memorable public golf experience in the seacoast where you are surrounded by ledge outcroppings, championship greens and wild life. Voted Best Courses You Can Play 2017 by GOLFWEEK. Only a 20 minute drive away.
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The Ledges Golf Club
1 Ledges DrThe Ledges Golf Club located in York Maine offers the most memorable public golf experience in the seacoast where you are surrounded by ledge outcroppings, championship greens and wild life. Voted Best Courses You Can Play 2017 by GOLFWEEK. Only a 20 minute drive away.
Southern Maine's finest golf course. Only a 15 minute drive away.
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Cape Neddick Country Club
650 Shore RdSouthern Maine's finest golf course. Only a 15 minute drive away.
Known for it's beauty along the shores of the Kennebunk River. This Walter Travis design, link-style course is a shot-maker's dream, with small greens, rolling terrains, and tidal creeks. Only a 20 minute drive away.
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Cape Arundel Golf Course
19 River RdKnown for it's beauty along the shores of the Kennebunk River. This Walter Travis design, link-style course is a shot-maker's dream, with small greens, rolling terrains, and tidal creeks. Only a 20 minute drive away.
Golfing in Beautiful Wells, Maine. Merriland Farm is a 200 year old working farm. Jim and Julie Morrison bought the farm in the late 1970’s. Growing blueberries and raspberries was their specialty. Julie started making jams and pies and selling them at a road side stand. That stand has become the cafe. While Jim spent his time taking care of the berries, he designed and built a par three golf course among the berry fields. Only a 5 minute drive away.
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Merriland Farm Cafe
557 Coles Hill RdGolfing in Beautiful Wells, Maine. Merriland Farm is a 200 year old working farm. Jim and Julie Morrison bought the farm in the late 1970’s. Growing blueberries and raspberries was their specialty. Julie started making jams and pies and selling them at a road side stand. That stand has become the cafe. While Jim spent his time taking care of the berries, he designed and built a par three golf course among the berry fields. Only a 5 minute drive away.
Webhannet Golf Club nestles in the quaint Kennebunk Beach neighborhood of historic homes and seaside cottages. Set one block in from the sparkling Atlantic, the ocean air refreshes and defines this classic Maine course. Standing on the elevated sixth tee, you can literally feel the afternoon tide change and hear children's gleeful shouts as they plunge into the brisk Maine water. Founded in 1899, Webhannet is a 6100-yard par 71 course featuring serpentine fairways, tidal-fed water hazards and undulating greens that challenge and tempt golfers of all handicaps. Only a 15 minute drive away.
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Webhannet Golf Club
26 Golf Club DrWebhannet Golf Club nestles in the quaint Kennebunk Beach neighborhood of historic homes and seaside cottages. Set one block in from the sparkling Atlantic, the ocean air refreshes and defines this classic Maine course. Standing on the elevated sixth tee, you can literally feel the afternoon tide change and hear children's gleeful shouts as they plunge into the brisk Maine water. Founded in 1899, Webhannet is a 6100-yard par 71 course featuring serpentine fairways, tidal-fed water hazards and undulating greens that challenge and tempt golfers of all handicaps. Only a 15 minute drive away.
Old Marsh Country Club is a semi-private, 18 hole, championship golf course located in Wells, Maine. The public is welcome! The club was designed by Brian Silva and built in 2008 as an homage to the golden age stylings of C.B. Macdonald and Seth Raynor. In its very first year of operation it was ranked “Top 10 Best in America” by GOLF Magazine. Only a 5 minute drive away.
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Old Marsh Country Club
Old Marsh Country Club is a semi-private, 18 hole, championship golf course located in Wells, Maine. The public is welcome! The club was designed by Brian Silva and built in 2008 as an homage to the golden age stylings of C.B. Macdonald and Seth Raynor. In its very first year of operation it was ranked “Top 10 Best in America” by GOLF Magazine. Only a 5 minute drive away.
Zip line park. Only a 20 minute drive away.
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Take Flight Aerial Adventure Course
Zip line park. Only a 20 minute drive away.
Waterpark
2300 Lafayette RdWater park only about a 25 minute drive away.
Zip line, climb, swing, and trek at this amusement park. Only a 20 minute drive away.
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Monkey Trunks - Saco
98 Waterfall DrZip line, climb, swing, and trek at this amusement park. Only a 20 minute drive away.
Water park only about a 20 minute drive away. Features a wave pool, slides, bumper boats, and mini golf.
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Waterpark Aquaboggan
980 Portland RdWater park only about a 20 minute drive away. Features a wave pool, slides, bumper boats, and mini golf.
Funtown Splashtown USA
774 Portland RdWater park only about a 25 minute drive away.
Palace Playland is a seasonal amusement park located in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. It has operated on the same site since 1902.
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Palace Playland
1 Old Orchard StPalace Playland is a seasonal amusement park located in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. It has operated on the same site since 1902.
Zoo and amusement park featuring a Ferris wheel, bumper cars & more. Only a 15 minute drive away.
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York's Wild Kingdom
1 Animal Park RdZoo and amusement park featuring a Ferris wheel, bumper cars & more. Only a 15 minute drive away.
The best Indoor go-karting experience Maine has to offer. Only a 25 minute drive away.
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Maine Indoor Karting
The best Indoor go-karting experience Maine has to offer. Only a 25 minute drive away.
Mini golf, outdoor go-karting, indoor maze, and indoor arcade. Only a 5 minute drive away.
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Wonder Mountain Fun Park
270 Post RdMini golf, outdoor go-karting, indoor maze, and indoor arcade. Only a 5 minute drive away.
One of the last drive in movie theaters left in Maine. Seasonal. The films are digital and a great experience. I always prefer drive in's over traditional movie theaters. Highly recommended. Only a 20 minute drive away.
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The Saco Drive In
980 Portland RdOne of the last drive in movie theaters left in Maine. Seasonal. The films are digital and a great experience. I always prefer drive in's over traditional movie theaters. Highly recommended. Only a 20 minute drive away.
Great movie theater. Only a 3 minute drive away.
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Flagship Premium Cinemas - Wells
75 Wells PlazaGreat movie theater. Only a 3 minute drive away.
Parks & Nature
Grassy harborside reserve with scenic walking paths, play areas & tennis & basketball courts. Only a 30 minute drive away.
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeGrassy harborside reserve with scenic walking paths, play areas & tennis & basketball courts. Only a 30 minute drive away.
Scenic park that overlooks the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where they work on Submarines. In the summer, they offer free concerts. Only a 30 minute drive away.
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Prescott Park Arts Festival
105 Marcy StScenic park that overlooks the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where they work on Submarines. In the summer, they offer free concerts. Only a 30 minute drive away.
Lots of scenic hiking trails. Only a 10 minute drive away.
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Mount Agamenticus
Lots of scenic hiking trails. Only a 10 minute drive away.
Very scenic coastal walk/hike. Not that long or strenuous but very beautiful. Only a 7 minute drive away.
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Marginal Way
Marginal WayVery scenic coastal walk/hike. Not that long or strenuous but very beautiful. Only a 7 minute drive away.
One of the best sandy beaches in Maine. Only a 15 minute walk away. Ogunquit Beach is right next to Moody Beach.
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Moody Beach
One of the best sandy beaches in Maine. Only a 15 minute walk away. Ogunquit Beach is right next to Moody Beach.
Wells Beach
Atlantic AveOne of the best sandy beach in Maine. Only a 5 minute walk away.
A very nice sandy beach. Only a 7 minute drive away or an 10 minute bicycle ride away.
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Ogunquit Beach
A very nice sandy beach. Only a 7 minute drive away or an 10 minute bicycle ride away.
Almost as scenic and serene as the Ocean. I recommend this for anyone. Only a 10 minute drive away.
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Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
Almost as scenic and serene as the Ocean. I recommend this for anyone. Only a 10 minute drive away.
Sandy beach right next to Wells Beach, both are some of the best sandy beaches in Maine. Only a 5 minute walk away.
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Crescent Beach
24 Gold Ribbon DrSandy beach right next to Wells Beach, both are some of the best sandy beaches in Maine. Only a 5 minute walk away.
Arts & Culture
In the 1800s, Captain Moody used this observatory to monitor the routes of ships as far as 30 miles away. Today visitors can tour a museum focusing on the history of the watch tower and get a stunning bird's-eye view of Portland and the harbor. Only a 30 minute drive away.
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Portland Observatory
138 Congress StIn the 1800s, Captain Moody used this observatory to monitor the routes of ships as far as 30 miles away. Today visitors can tour a museum focusing on the history of the watch tower and get a stunning bird's-eye view of Portland and the harbor. Only a 30 minute drive away.
With an extensive permanent collection and nationally renowned exhibitions, the Portland Museum of Art is rightfully taking its place as the best regional museum in the country. The PMA boasts a considerable permanent collection, with beloved works of American, European, and Contemporary art, as well as significant holdings of Maine art-highlighting the rich artistic tradition of the state and its artists. Only a 30 minute drive away.
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Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqWith an extensive permanent collection and nationally renowned exhibitions, the Portland Museum of Art is rightfully taking its place as the best regional museum in the country. The PMA boasts a considerable permanent collection, with beloved works of American, European, and Contemporary art, as well as significant holdings of Maine art-highlighting the rich artistic tradition of the state and its artists. Only a 30 minute drive away.
Tiny museum with limited hours exploring the mystery of Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, mermaids & more. Only a 30 minute drive away.
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Internationaal Cryptozoölogisch Museum
32 Resurgam PlTiny museum with limited hours exploring the mystery of Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, mermaids & more. Only a 30 minute drive away.
The first and only of its kind in Maine, acting as a new educational and entertainment beacon for New England communities - the Portland Science Center - holds the most engaging and unique traveling attractions ever presented. Showcasing subject matter from education and STEM fields, to cultural phenomena and the majestic marvels of the world, the Portland Science Center provides awe-inspiring exhibitions with a lasting impact. Only a 30 minute drive away.
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Portland Science Center
68 Commercial StreetThe first and only of its kind in Maine, acting as a new educational and entertainment beacon for New England communities - the Portland Science Center - holds the most engaging and unique traveling attractions ever presented. Showcasing subject matter from education and STEM fields, to cultural phenomena and the majestic marvels of the world, the Portland Science Center provides awe-inspiring exhibitions with a lasting impact. Only a 30 minute drive away.
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine is located in the Arts District of downtown Portland, Maine and features a wide variety of interactive exhibits and activities for children and families. Only a 30 minute drive away.
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Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadChildren's Museum & Theatre of Maine is located in the Arts District of downtown Portland, Maine and features a wide variety of interactive exhibits and activities for children and families. Only a 30 minute drive away.
Nonprofit theater showing plays, musicals & films with special programs for kids & senior citizens. Only a 30 minute drive away.
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Seacoast Repertory Theatre
125 Bow StNonprofit theater showing plays, musicals & films with special programs for kids & senior citizens. Only a 30 minute drive away.
The Music Hall is a 895-seat theater located at 28 Chestnut Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in the United States. Built in 1878, The Music Hall claims to be the oldest operating theater in New Hampshire and the 14th oldest in the United States. Only a 30 minute drive away.
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The Music Hall
28 Chestnut StThe Music Hall is a 895-seat theater located at 28 Chestnut Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in the United States. Built in 1878, The Music Hall claims to be the oldest operating theater in New Hampshire and the 14th oldest in the United States. Only a 30 minute drive away.
Great Museum and only a 7 minute drive away. Very scenic too.
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Ogunquit Museum-American Art
543 Shore RdGreat Museum and only a 7 minute drive away. Very scenic too.
Playhouse that does high quality shows. Only a 5 minute drive away.
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Ogunquit Playhouse
10 Main StPlayhouse that does high quality shows. Only a 5 minute drive away.
Shopping
The Maine Mall
364 Maine Mall RdFantastic mall and more. Only a 30 minute drive away.
Kittery Outlet Center
340 US-1Lots of outlets and more. Only a 20 minute drive away.