Baughan's Northeast Guide -- Maine ME -- Cumberland County attractions, art galleries, museums, outdoors, regional specialty, boating, fishing, camping, sports, theaters

   
Baughan's Northeast Guide to

Attractions in Cumberland County ME

   
We currently know of the following activities and sights:
Art galleries Museums Outdoors Regional specialty
Boating/fishing Sports Theaters Other attractions

   
Art galleries

Portland -- Aucocisco Gallery   A fine arts gallery. Includes a schedule of shows.

Portland -- Cynthia McMullin: Original Watercolors   Artists work consists of watercolors of seascapes, landscapes, sailboats, and lighthouses. 

Portland -- Exchange Street Gallery: R.N. Cohen   Artist R.N.Cohens' unique and nostalgic paintings of Portland, Old Orchard Beach, and coastal Maine.

   
 

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/fishing

Falmouth -- 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.


Museums

Brunswick -- 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.


Outdoors  

See 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 Specialty

Currently there are no listings in this category.


Sports

Brunswick -- 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.


Theaters

Brunswick -- 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 Attractions

Cumberland -- 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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