Far from the hustle and bustle of city life, Portland, Maine is a seaport rich in history, attraction, wildlife, and magnificence. From central Portland you can take your family from a breathtaking lighthouse to a minor league ballgame all in the safe confines of a big city that feels like a small town. Portland offers exciting, affordable, kid-friendly experiences.
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad
Located off the waterfront, the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company offers your family a fun experience entrenched in local Maine history, railroad lore, and breathtaking views. You can take a ride on the 2-foot gauge steam trains through the Maine countryside, or spend time at the living museum with functioning railroad exhibits..
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
With four levels, the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine serves as a wonderland of interactive and educational exhibits geared for youths. Your children can serve food at Coco' Diner replica or tackle all the exciting jobs at the museum's kid-sized town. Get silly with your children at the dress-up theatre. If the children want something a bit more adventurous, try the only kid-powered space shuttle in Portland or relax by the Tidepool Touch Tank, which hosts sea cucumbers, sea urchins, hermit crabs and more.
Portland Sea Dogs and Portland Pirates
Portland is home to exciting sports action through the hometown minor league baseball team, the Portland Sea Dogs, and hometown hockey team, the Portland Pirates. You can enjoy Hadlock Field, where every seat brings you close to the Sea Dog action. Learn how to yell "Arrgh!" as the Pirates plunder their opponents at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Located in downtown Portland, both are exciting, family friendly and affordable.
Joker's
The indoor amusement park of Joker's is perhaps one of the most fun places in Portland. Sink your teeth into their homemade pizza or try your luck at the digital batting cage. With over 14,000 square feet of arcade games, rides and attractions, such as Lazor Tag, Adventure Falls Miniature Golf and rock climbing, this indoor treasure offers safe family fun for you and your children, according to JokersFunAndGames.
Portland Head Lighthouse and Fort Williams Park
Located just outside of central Portland on the shores of Fort Williams Park is the Portland Head Lighthouse, a spectacular lighthouse that has awed visitors, artists and photographers since it was first lit in 1791, according to PortlandHeadLight. With breathtaking views of the ocean, Portland and the Casco Bay Region, Portland Head Light offers your family a museum rich in Portland maritime history, lighthouse lens exhibits and a gift shop. Adjacent to the lighthouse is the 90-acre Fort Williams Park, which offers your family a haven for picnics, recreation, a historic fort, and beautiful hiking trails.
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