Family days out in Maine

There are so many fun places to go with kids in Maine - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks, water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), great historical places of interest, activities and indoor play centres for toddlers as well as the usual family tourist attractions - take a look below, lots of the best things to do with children in ME

Palace Playland
Old Orchard Beach
Palace PlaylandPalace Playland is a four-acre, family-oriented amusement park located directly on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Admission to the park is always FREE! The park features over 25 rides and attractions. We've added Two New Rides this winter, Wave Swinger & Crop Duster! The..
Black Beards USA
Bangor
Black Beards USAA family fun park featuring miniature golf, go carts and batting cages, and much more, including sailing your own REMOTE-CONTROLLED pirate ship, and a game room featuring REDEMPTION GAMES will give you a chance to play for fun, or to win some real treasure!
Boothbay Railway Village
Boothbay
Boothbay Railway VillageThe Boothbay Railway Village, is a non-profit organization that operates a narrow gauge coal fired steam train in a re-created historic village composed of locally significant historic structures. Additionally the museum exhibits one of the finest presentations of antique..
Chuck E Cheeses
South Portland
Chuck E CheesesChuck E. Cheese's features age appropriate games, rides, prizes, food and entertainment that children of all ages from toddlers to big kids will love. We believe that today, more than ever, kids need a safe, wholesome environment in which they can laugh, play and simply..
Pirates Cove Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor
Pirates Cove Bar HarborPirate\'s Cove Adventure Golf offers an unequaled miniature golf experience! The adventures and legends of infamous pirates come to life in our theme park like setting. Enter the world of 18th century pirates, carousing buccaneers, an authentic, full-scale pirate ship,..
Pirates Cove Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard
Pirates Cove Old Orchard BeachCome aboard mates and immerse yourself in the world of 18th century pirates! Putt your way through mountain caves, over footbridges and under cascading waterfalls! Our two 18-hole courses were designed with both the expert golfer and child in mind. Both courses are..
Magic City Mini Golf
Millinocket
Magic City Mini GolfMagic City is an indoor family entertainment center. We have an indoor 18 hole miniature golf course and an arcade. We also have a golf simulator with 30 courses and a driving range! Good idea if you're after fun places to go with kids in Maine.
All Fired Up
Bar Harbor
All Fired UpOur studio provides a comfortable environment for you, your family, and friends to create your own art. Our goal is to give everyone - from 2 to 103 - options to create that special keepsake, that perfect gift, or something for the household. Paint your own pottery, create..
Funtown Splashtown USA
Saco
Funtown Splashtown USAAt Funtown USA, fun comes in all shapes and sizes. The park is the home of Maine's only wooden roller coaster Excalibur, Northern New England's largest vertical thrill ride Dragon's Descent, New England's longest and tallest log flume ride Thunder Falls, and a large..
Yorks Wild Kingdom
York Beach
Yorks Wild KingdomWith exotic animals from around the world,York's Wild Kingdon is recognized for its rare species and knowledgeable curators.
Mount Desert Oceanarium
Bar Harbour
Mount Desert OceanariumA great day out for famillies, a personal and hands-on experience, that takes in the Maine Lobster Museum, Marsh Tour, and Lobster Hatchery. Good idea if you're after fun places to go with kids in Maine.
Maine State Aquarium
West Boothbay Harbor
Maine State AquariumDepicting the rocky coast of Maine, visitors to the aquarium will find 15 regional exhibits including 2 touch tanks with invertebrates and sharks tucked into the rocky coast of Maine. Presentations and educational programs available.
Moose And Photo Tours
Millnocket
Moose And Photo ToursMillinocket, The Katahdin Region and Baxter State Park are best described as "MOOSE COUNTRY".
Goldenrod Farm
Sherman Station
Goldenrod FarmDuring the summer months we operate an Animal Farm, inviting school, church, and other groups to visit our park and learn about farm animals. Demonstrations of goat milking, spinning, shearing, cider making, and calf feeding are offered at various times of the year. A..
Maynard F Jordan Planetarium and Observatory
Orono
Maynard F Jordan Planetarium and ObservatoryThe Jordan Planetarium opens a window on planets, stars and the universe, bringing the cosmos to life in the twenty foot dome theater. The Jordan Observatory is Maine's only public observatory, and is open for sky watchers of all ages to explore the wonders of the Maine sky.
Norlands Living History Center
Livermore
Norlands Living History CenterNorlands is a multifaceted museum offering in-depth experiences in 18th and 19th century rural life. Here, the visitor is an active participant in daily and seasonal farming and housework, and becomes involved in the social, political and educational activities of the times.
Childrens Discovery Museum
Augusta
Childrens Discovery MuseumThe mission of the Children's Discovery Museum is to create for all visitors an interactive environment in which multi-sensory, self directed, open-ended learning experiences prove the motivation to develop knowledge of and respect for self, others, the environment and the..
19th Century Willowbrook Village
Newfield
19th Century Willowbrook Village Take a trip back in time to the not-so-long ago and an era of vital importance in the American experience. See displays of over 10,000 artifacts featuring 19th century crafts and trades. Restored collections including more than 60 horse drawn sleighs and carriages, a 1849..
Boothbay Railway Village
Boothbay
Boothbay Railway VillageThe museum has one of the finest exhibits of classic, vintage and antique automobiles in New England.
Aquaboggan Water Park
Saco
Aquaboggan Water ParkMaine's largest water park. Located in Saco, Maine near Old Orchard Beach the park offers a day of fun and excitement for all ages. From high speed water slides to relaxing on a tube in the wave pool to a round of mini golf. Aquaboggan has something for everyone.
Hudson Museum
Orono
Hudson MuseumExperience the "wonder and splendor of the human experience" that the Hudson Museum has to offer. The museum showcases lots of temporary and permanent exhibits, celebrated by special events and discussed in lectures by such distinguished scholars as Richard Leakey, Jane..
Cole Land Transportation Museum
Bangor
Cole Land Transportation MuseumThe purpose of the Cole Land Transportation Museum is to collect, preserve, and display (before they disappear forever) a cross section of Maine's land transportation equipment from which this and future generations will gain knowledge of the past.
Maine Discovery Museum
Bangor
Maine Discovery MuseumEnjoy the largest children's museum north of Boston, and Maine's premier center for learning and discovery. Seven permanent interactive exhibits invite you to explore the worlds of nature, geography, children's literature, music, art, science and anatomy. It's too much fun..
Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum
Rangeley
Rangeley Lakes Region Logging MuseumRangeley has long been one of Maine\'s logging centers. Native Americans used the forest of spruce, balsam fir, beech, birch, and poplar for their homes, canoes, foods, and medicines.
The Stanley Museum
Kingfield
The Stanley MuseumThe Museum commemorates and preserves the heritage of Stanley family genius. The famous "Stanley Steamer" automobile was invented by Francis Edgar Stanley and manufactured by him and his twin brother, usually referred to as the Stanley twins, F.E. and F.O. The sister,..
Abbe Museum
Bar Harbor
Abbe MuseumThe mission of the Abbe Museum is to promote the understanding and appreciation of Maine\'s Native American culture, history, and archaeology. The Museum\'s collections, exhibitions, and programs focus on Native American traditions in Maine and explore the broader Native..
Maine State Museum
Augusta
Maine State MuseumCome experience Maine, the way life was! Visit the Museum's 12,000-plus years of history, from the Paleo-Indians to the first European explorers. See the homes, shops and mills where Mainers have lived and worked for centuries. Explore the factories, ships and farms that..
Colby College Museum of Art
Waterville
Colby College Museum of ArtFounded in 1959, the Colby College Museum of Art has an outstanding permanent collection of 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st century American art, as well as an active temporary exhibition program.
Penobscot Marine Museum
Searsport
Penobscot Marine MuseumThe principal exhibits at Penobscot Marine Museum focus on the industry of Penobscot Bay in the 19th century and illustrate what it was like to live and work on one of the great square-rigged ships in the last quarter of the 19th century, and to visit China when it truly..
Seashore Trolley Museum
Kennebunkport
Seashore Trolley MuseumThe Museum contains the "National Collection of American Streetcars" plus collections af rapid transit vehicles, trackles trolleys, and buses. The exhibit "History in Motion" contain a children's space of interactive activities relating to mass ransit.
Portland Harbor Museum
South Portland
Portland Harbor Museum Founded in 1987, Portland Harbor Museum is an exciting place to explore and celebrate the rich maritime history of Portland Harbor.
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co
Portland
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad CoTake a trip back in time at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum! Enjoy magnificent views of Portland's waterfront aboard antique rail cars pulled by hard-working steam and diesel locomotives.
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
Portland
Children's Museum & Theatre of MaineThe Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine exists to inspire discovery and imagination through exploration and play. The Museum & Theatre serves as an indispensable resource for families and educators, helping to create a broad community devoted to our children's..
The Nylander Museum of Natural History
Caribou
The Nylander Museum of Natural HistoryA museum dedicated to the work of Olof Nylander and the Natural History of the North East.
Northeast Historic Film
Bucksport
Northeast Historic FilmA regional moving image archive dedicated to collecting, preserving, and making accessible film and video related to northern New England.
Wendell Gilley Museum
Southwest Harbor
Wendell Gilley MuseumSummer brings long days and warm air to the Wendell Gilley Museum. Come wander the grounds, view the carved panels adorning the museum building, and listen to the newly installed Kingfisher fountain. This summer the Museum presents a different twist on bird carving—an..
Farnsworth Art Museum
Rockland
Farnsworth Art MuseumCelebrating Maine’s Role in American Art, the Farnsworth Art Museum offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America’s greatest artists.
Seacoast Snow Park
Windham
Seacoast Snow ParkWe have up to 6 lanes of intense snow 'tubin and 2 lift lanes. No, you don't have to walk to the top. Sit on your tube and our lift will take you up! No snow outside? No worries...we make our own snow! Great idea if you're looking for fun places to visit with kids in Maine.
Seacoast Fun Park
Trenton
Seacoast Fun ParkWith a broad collection of attractions ranging from an adrenaline-filled round of Paintball to a more relaxed game of mini-golf, we have something for everyone. Whether you're looking to add a little excitement to your life, or you just want to spend a relaxing day in the..
National Park Sea Kayak
Bar Harbor
National Park Sea KayakEcological Sea Kayak Tours on the "Western Side" of Mount Desert Island. Paddle with Experienced Professional Maine Sea Kayak Guides. Discover why the remote "West Side" is the preferred paddling area to: view wildlife, explore the undeveloped Coast of Maine and experience..
Black Mountain of Maine
Rumford
Black Mountain of MaineBlack Mountain is excited to expand on its Junior Race Program for the 2010 ski season. This new program is geared for grade 3 through high school who already know how to ski, but want to improve ability and learn to race faster. This program will expand to 12 training..
Apple Acres Farm
South Hiram
Apple Acres FarmBring the whole family for a fun, old fashioned day of apple picking.
North Maine Woods
Ashland
North Maine WoodsThe area provides numerous outdoor recreational opportunities for over 100,000 visitors each year while at the same time providing renewable forest resources which are a major part of Maine's economy. Harvesting wood products and providing recreation are compatible if..
Maine Acadian Heritage
Madawaska
Maine Acadian HeritageDuring the summer there is a host of indoor and outdoor activities to participate in. Fall is ablaze with nature's pallet of red, orange, and yellow. Winter activities such as snowmobiling, ice fishing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and cross-country skiing abound in "the..
Saint Croix Island
Bar Harbor
Saint Croix IslandThe site is focused on establishing a quiet atmosphere of respect meant to promote contemplation of the heroism and suffering of the French colonists in 160405.
Roosevelt Campobello
Lubec
Roosevelt CampobelloFor many years, Franklin D. Roosevelt summered on Campobello Island. As an adult, he shared with his family the same active pursuits he enjoyed on the island as child. Although he visited less frequently after contracting polio, Campobello remained important to FDR. Today..
Acadia National Park
Bar Harbor
Acadia National ParkThe park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery.
Baxter State Park
Millinocket
Baxter State ParkThe Park is home to numerous mountains, the two most notable clusters being the peaks comprising and surrounding the Katahdin massif and the cluster of peaks in the northern part of the Park consisting of the Traveler Range. The plant life in the Park is as varied as the..
Bangor Symphony Orchestra
Bangor
Bangor Symphony OrchestraMaybe you've never seen a live orchestra perform -- or experienced the rush of great music all around you. Or, maybe you attend every concert, every season...and can even hum the opening bars of Ravel's Piano Concerto in G.
Northern Maine Museum of Science
Presque Isle
Northern Maine Museum of ScienceThe Mission of the Northern Maine Museum of Science is to support science education in northern Maine by means of exhibits and programs, educational field experience on nature trails, scientific collections for research, and educational programs for educators and students...
Moose and Photo safari
Millinocket
Moose and Photo safariYour Moose and Photo safari begins in Millinocket, heart of the Katahdin Region, in the comfort of a van. Moose and Photo safaris for those who want to see and photograph moose and wildlife up close.
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Whale Watch CompanyJoin us for one of our many adventurous boating tours on the Gulf of Maine. We feature several distinct whale watching, sightseeing, light house and nature trips which sail daily throughout the summer season. The Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company has spared no expense in order..
The Desert of Maine
Freeport
The Desert of MaineVisitors find it difficult to imagine among the rolling hills and rambling brooks at the end of Desert Rd. there is a Desert. Once you take your first step through the gift shop\'s front door, however, your doubts will vanish as you enter the vast and sandy DESERT of MAINE.
Lucky Catch Cruises
Portland
Lucky Catch CruisesCaptain Tom will guide you through the daily routines of a Maine lobsterman, while enjoying close-up views of historic lighthouses and harbor seals. Learn how to measure, band and bait or just relax during the 1-1/2 hour excursion. Onboard live tank displays many..
Down East Nature Tours/Acadia BIrding Festival
Bar Harbor
Down East Nature Tours/Acadia BIrding Festival Personalized birdwatching and nature tours since 1993, for individuals, couples, families and small groups. We help you discover the flora and fauna of Mt. Desert Island and Down East and northern Maine with a special emphasis on native and migratory birds such as Bald..
Bar Harbor Ferry
BarHarbor
Bar Harbor FerryChildren will love the chance to take a boat ride where they will pass lighthouses, lobsterman hauling their traps and ask your crew to point out the Tree decorated with Lobster Buoys!
Dive-In Theater
Bar Harbor
Dive-In TheaterThe Dive-In Theater adventure begins with a pleasant cruise to nearby Frenchman Bay. As you steam toward some of the bay\'s most interesting dive spots, Diver Ed points out and discusses the surrounding wildlife. Once there, you and your kids help him suit up, and then push..
Perrys Nut House
Belfast
Perrys Nut HousePerry's Nut House has entertained and excited travellers along Route 1 for over 80 years. We have your old favorites (Fudge & Nuts) available, along with a new collection of items that will be updated periodically....just to keep things interesting!