While well-known to locals, the Funtown Splashtown in Saco is a place you and your family do not want to overlook during the summer months. You'll want to bring a swimsuit as it hosts a number of pools and water rides, but even if water is not your idea of a good time, there are a number of exciting rides, shops, and other events to keep you and the family entertained all day long.
Maine is one of the most forested states in New England, earning it's moniker as The Pine Tree State and making it the ideal location for any number of outdoor adventures year round. For the active vacationer, Maine is littered with locales for camping, hiking, and a host of great fishing spots and hosts events varying from kayaking or dog sledding to paint ball. For the casual trekker, you can enjoy any of the numerous tours of the state's wilderness.
One of the most overlooked adventures in Maine is enjoying the various attractions the coastal region has to offer. Boat tours allow you to see landmarks, such as the Augusta lighthouse, which are otherwise unaccessible. Sleigh rides through historic districts bring out the childlike wonder in kids and adults alike. And you can't come to Maine without sampling it's fantastic coastal cuisine. From magnificent Maine lobster to sublime seasonal seafoods, you can expect a fishy feast for the whole family.
It's no wonder that Steven King has chosen to return to the home of his birth to make his home. Maine is a place of quiet beauty that begs to be recognized. Even the amateur photographer will find a host of things to shoot. From historic architecture to grand mountain vistas and wilderness wonder, you will regret not taking a camera. For the art lover, the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasse hosts pieces that capture the natural beauty of the state.
