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Attractions in Cumberland County ME
Portland -- Fore Street Gallery Features contemporary works of fine art and photography. Portland -- Greenhut Galleries Located in historic Old Port section of Portland. Portland -- Lavendier Myers Artist from Peaks Island concentrates his work on coastal Maine, baseball, still life, and portraits. Portland -- Robert Solotaire Gallery of oil paintings that captures the details of landscapes and citi-scapes in New York. Boating/fishingFalmouth -- Chase Charters Offers a 40-foot Swan sailboat charter for a day or week, either bareboat or crewed. Portland -- Centerboard Yacht Club Summer sail school, special events, club cruisers, local sailing regattas, and weekly sailboat races in Casco Bay. Portland -- Into the Wild Expeditions Wilderness canoe and sea kayaking adventures for paddlers of all levels. Half-day, full-day and multi-day tours. Portland -- Lucky Catch Casco Bay Harbor Cruise Cruises featuring the daily routines of a Maine lobsterman. Portland -- Maine Island Kayak Company Offers a wide range of kayaking trips and instructional courses among remote and ocean islands. Portland -- Olde Port Mariner Fleet Scenic cruises, whale watching, deep sea fishing; dinner cruises and private charters. Portland -- Ophelia's Odyssey Offers chartered lighthouse tours along Casco Bay area. MuseumsBrunswick -- Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum Features Arctic explorers Robert E. Peary and Donald B. MacMillan. Includes Inuit and other artifacts. Brunswick -- Pejepscot Historical Society Operates the Pejepscot Museum, Skolfield-Whittier House Museum, and Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum. Freeport -- Desert of Maine 11,000 years ago a glacier slid through Maine leaving behind sand and mineral deposits that comprise the Desert of Maine. New Gloucester -- Sabbathday Lake Shaker Museum 27 exhibit rooms explore a continuum of over 200 years of Shaker heritage in the Maine Communities.. Portland -- Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum Dedicated to preserving Maine narrow gauge railroad equipment. Portland -- Portland Harbor Museum Exhibits on 19th century shipbuilding, working lighthouse, historic fort, and scenic Casco Bay walkway. Portland -- Portland Museum of Art Exhibition schedules, current online show, educational programs and other links provided. Portland -- Victoria Mansion In 1858, New Haven architect Henry Austin designed the mansion for Ruggles Morse. Open for public tours. South Portland -- Portland Harbor Museum Maritime museum with exhibits of the Port, a working lighthouse, a 19th century fort. South Portland -- WW II Shipyards From 1941-45, nearly 30,000 workers built over 200 'Liberty' ships for the nation's war effort. Pictures, history, maps. OutdoorsSee also Sporting Camps. Bridgton - - Lakeside Pines Campground Located midway between the mountains and the coast, in the Sebago-Long Lake Region. Brunswick -- Thomas Point Beach and Campground Wooded campsites on Tidal Thomas Bay. Cape Elizabeth -- Cape Elizabeth Light Located at the entrance to Casco Bay. Features lighthouse history, books to read, photographs. Cape Elizabeth -- Portland Head Light A popular landmark along the spectacular shores of Fort Williams Park. Cape Elizabeth -- Ram Island Ledge Light Located on Casco Bay in Portland Harbor. Not open to the public, but can be seen from the Portland Head Light. Casco -- Carousel Horse Farm Horseback riding, dude-ranch style, horse-boarding, rough camping, bed and breakfast accommodations. Casco -- Point Sebago Outdoor Resort Located on the pristine, uncrowded shores of Sebago Lake. Offers activities and recreation options. Casco Bay -- Orr's Island Campground Family camping on 42-acre in the middle of a three island chain along the coast. Freeport -- Cedar Haven Campground Fifty eight wooded sites with a fireplace and picnic table. Clean facilities, convenient to shopping, swimming, and area attractions. Freeport -- Desert Dune of Maine Campground Camping and RV resort located beside the Desert of Maine. Campers provided with passes to museum. Freeport -- Recompence Shore Camping Features over 100 campsites in locations on or near the shore. Provides list of area activities, rates, and reservations. Naples -- Bay of Naples Family Camping Located amidst the pine forests and crystal clear lakes of the Sebago Lake region. Peaks Island -- Peaks Island A short ferry ride from Portland is a diverse and thriving community of about 1,000 hardy, year-round residents. Peaks Island -- Peaks Island, Casco Bay FAQs about island life. Portland -- Gulf of Maine Aquarium An aquarium without walls dedicated to educating children and the public about the oceans and aquatic environments. Portland -- Hot Air Balloon Rides Offers magical balloon rides over the natural splendor of Southern Maine. Pownal -- Blueberry Pond Campground Explore the woods, nature trails, birds and wildlife. Reservations, directions, area attractions and info on shopping in Freeport. Raymond -- Kokatosi Campground Family camping on Crescent Lake with sandy beach, swimming, and fishing. Boat rentals available. Scarborough -- Bayley's Camping Resort Provides pictures of the facilities, and links to useful information. Scarborough -- Wassamki Springs Campground Closest campground to Portland. Near picturesque Casco Bay, ocean beaches, shopping and local attractions. South Portland -- Portland Breakwater Light Located in Portland Harbor. Grounds are open to the public. Features history, cruise information. South Portland -- Spring Point Ledge Light Located on the west side of the Portland Harbor. Features lighthouse history, local cruises, photographs. Standish -- Acres of Wildlife Steep Falls. An informal family destination campground in the Sebago Lake area. Standish -- Family and Friends Campground Camping, cabins, and lodge available near Sebago Lake region. Regional SpecialtyCurrently there are no listings in this category. SportsBrunswick -- Brunswick Golf Club An 18 hole golf course located in Brunswick, scenic and open to public. Freeport -- L.L. Bean Sporting gear, outdoor apparel and LL Bean boots. South Portland -- Duck Calls Offers online sales of custom duck, deer, and turkey calls. TheatersBrunswick -- Brunswick Youth Orchestra A professionally conducted student orchestra, performs several public concerts yearly. Brunswick -- Maine Highland Games Promoting Scottish culture and preserving the heritage of Scots and their descendants who live in Maine. Brunswick -- Maine State Music Theatre Pickard Theater located at Bowdoin College campus provides live musical theatre. Brunswick -- MidCoast Symphony Orchestra Site displays current calendar and ticket availability. Brunswick -- Theater Project Provides innovative performances, designed programming for community members with special needs. Harrison -- Deertrees Theater and Cultural Center Hear favorite music, enjoy intimate theater pieces, one person shows, and classical works. Portland -- Cumberland County Civic Center A multi-purpose facility that hosts a wide variety of family shows, concerts, sporting events, and trade shows. Portland -- Mad Horse Theatre A small group of resident, professional artists who produce high quality, intimate and provocative theatre as an ensemble. Portland -- Portland Stage Company Presenting quality theater to the Greater Portland area. Features schedule, performance and ticket information. South Portland -- Portland Lyric Theater Community theater featuring information on current season. Standish -- Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake Arts Center relies on community volunteers to produce theatrical shows. Additional AttractionsCumberland -- Cumberland County Fair Annual fair sponsored by the Cumberland County Farmer's Club. directions and museum information. Yarmouth -- Yarmouth Clam Festival Annual summertime tradition for individuals seeking great food, entertainment and spirited competition. |
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