From enjoying the waters of the Atlantic Ocean at the many harbors to exploring the mountain lands to fishing for trout, Maine is abundant with things to do for people of all ages. When planning a family vacation, it won't be hard to find activities suitable for children.
The New England Outdoor Center, a family-friendly resort in Millinocket, Maine, offers adventure throughout the year. Guests can go whitewater rafting in the warm months and snowmobiling in the cold months. Moose tours are offered, and visitors can also go eagle and bird watching. Fishing, hiking, kayaking and hunting are other things to do while staying at the resort. Guests have the option of staying in the resort's cabins or guest houses, and there is also a campground nearby. Vacations can be customized by the outdoor center's staff.
New England Outdoor Center
P.O. Box 669 Medway Road
Millinocket, ME 04462
800-634-7238
neoc.com
Located in the wilderness of western Maine, the Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort (NOAR) offers something to do for people of all ages. Children as young as nine years old can whitewater raft on the resort's nearby rivers, and float trips are offered on the smoother sections of the rivers. Aside from water activities, children and families can explore the nearby forests by going on a treasure hunt, or geocaching. Geocaching is an game in which players use GPS devices to search for a cache, or hidden treasures in the woods. Guests can rent cabins or stay in the resort's campground.
Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort
Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway
1771 US Route 201
The Forks, ME 04985
northernoutdoors.com
Located in East Boothbay, Ocean Point Inn is set on the tip of a peninsula overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Guests can not only relax at the seaside family-friendly destination, but they can also take advantage of surrounding attractions. Boat tours are offered for guests watching to spot a whale or two. Visitors can also stake out the land and visit local museums, such as the Maine Maritime Museum, or take the in the beauty at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
Ocean Point Inn
91 Shore Road
East Boothbay, ME 04544-0409
207-633-4200
oceanpointinn.com
