April Vacation Ideas
Entertaining kids during spring break can be a fun challenge. Spring break in Maine is the perfect time to venture out and be a tourist in your own state without the tourist season crowds. It doesn’t have to be expensive either. Here are some ideas to keep them engaged and entertained and most don’t break the bank:
Outdoor Activities:
Plan a picnic at a local park or beach.
Go for a hike or nature walk.
Organize a scavenger hunt in your backyard or neighborhood.
Fly kites in an open area.
Day Trips:
Portland Museum Of Art
Location: 7 Congress Square, Portland
Price: $20 per adult. Free under 21. Plus parking.
Fridays are free from 4-8pm.
April 18th enjoy PMA free for the whole day! Plus, enjoy evening party with musicians, food truck, artists and more. BONUS complimentary parking at the MaineHealth parking lot on Free Street from 5-8pm.
Smiling Hill Farm
Location: Westbrook, Maine
Price: $9.50pp. Free for children under 1.
Opening day for the barnyard is April 13th.
A fun day for all ages, enjoy goats, pigs and more. Make it a day trip and enjoy a picnic at a picnic table or enjoy their cafe! See link for more details Event link.
Pineland Farms
Location: 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester
Price:Farm passes $6+ pp. Free children under 2. Pre-registration required.
A fun day visiting cows, chickens and more. Make it a day trip and eat at their delicious cafe that's on site.They also have picnic tables to bring your own picnic.See the link to reserve a time slot for a visit. Event link
Versant Power Astronomy Center
Location:University of Maine, 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono
Price: $7 adults / $5 under 12.
Explore space! They offer monthly shows, including a Taylor Swift and Led Zeppelin music show. Link below for full schedule.
Wolfes Neck Center
Location: 184 Burnett Road, Freeport
Price: Free.
Wolfe’s Neck has over 3 miles of hiking trails. Wander the property and barns to see their sheep, goats, and calves.
Take Flight Aerial Adventure Park
Location: 506 US Route 1 Kittery, ME 03904
Price: $49-$59 for 2.5 hours. Check website for details.
Opening April vacation week! Be adventurous and try a ropes course or a zipline!
Take Flight Aerial Adventure Park
Make Your Own Lighthouse Tour
Maine has over 60 lighthouses. Exploring Maine's lighthouses can be a fascinating and educational adventure. Here are some iconic lighthouses in Maine that you might consider visiting:
Portland Head Light: Located in Cape Elizabeth near Portland.
This historic lighthouse is one of the most photographed lighthouses. Visitors can explore the museum inside the keeper's house and enjoy stunning views of the coastline.
Bass Harbor Head Light: Found in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island
This lighthouse sits atop rugged cliffs overlooking the entrance to Bass Harbor. The location provides excellent photo opportunities.
Pemaquid Point Light: Located in Bristol, Maine
Pemaquid Point Light is known for its striking setting on a rocky promontory. Visitors explore the adjacent Fishermen's Museum.
Nubble Light: Also known as Cape Neddick Light, this iconic lighthouse sits on Nubble Island near York, Maine.
Though the island is not open to the public, visitors can view the lighthouse from Sohier Park on the mainland.
Rockland Breakwater Light: Situated at the end of a long breakwater in Rockland, Maine
This lighthouse is accessible via a scenic walk along the breakwater. Visitors can enjoy views of Rockland Harbor and Penobscot Bay.
Owls Head Light: Located in Owls Head, Maine, this picturesque lighthouse overlooks Penobscot Bay.
Visitors can explore the grounds and climb the tower for panoramic views of the bay and surrounding islands.
Portland Breakwater Light (Bug Light): Situated in South
Portland, Maine, this small lighthouse is affectionately known as "Bug Light" due to its small size. It offers views of Portland Harbor and is located near Bug Light Park, which features picnic areas and walking trails.
These are just a few of the many lighthouses that dot the Maine coastline, each with its own unique history.
