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Portland, MEPortland, ME INDOORS
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When it's too rainy or hot or cold, and the kids need some indoor activity, you can find it here, from museums to aquariums, bowling, play spaces, bounce houses, arts centers, libraries, story times, and more.The Theater ProjectParent rating:  Location: 14 School Street, Brunswick, ME The Theater Project was founded in 1972 as a non-profit community-based theater and provides innovative, entertaining performances, creates programs for community members with special needs, an...
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Children's Museum & Theatre of MaineParent rating: Location: 142 Free Street, Portland, ME Located in the Arts District of downtown Portland, the Children's Museum of Maine offers interactive exhibits and activities for children and families. Our Town features a lobster boat, ...
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Cumberland County Civic CenterParent rating: Location: 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME The Center is a venue for concerts, shows, and family performances. It is also home to the Portland Pirates....
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Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & MuseumParent rating: Location: 58 Fore Street, Portland, ME Enjoy magnificent views of Portland's working waterfront aboard antique rail cars pulled by hard-working steam and diesel locomotives on the Maine Narrow Gauge's 35-minute trip. Discover the un...
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Southworth PlanetariumParent rating:  Location: 96 Falmouth Street, Portland, ME The University of Southern Maine's Southworth Planetarium invites families to discover the wonders of the Universe through such attractions as the Foucault Pendulum, the Solar System Scale, the...
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Chuck E. Cheese'sParent rating: Location: 166 Philbrook Avenue, South Portland, ME Somehow, Chuck E. Cheese's just never grabbed us, but many kids we know just love visiting here (hmmm, could it be the crazy casino atmosphere, with tokens, tickets and prizes? The Chuck E. Che...
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Portland Stage CompanyParent rating:  Location: 25A Forest Avenue, Portland, ME Portland Stage Company is a professional, non-profit theater, committed to providing the finest productions for audiences in a broad region of northern New England. Portland Stage Company |
Maine Indoor KartingParent rating: Location: 23 Washington Avenue, Scarborough, ME Maine Indoor Karting is the premier indoor karting facility in Maine. Visit the website for hours and pricing information. And be sure to check the website for information on Family Day racing,...
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Museum of African CultureParent rating: Location: 13 Brown Street, Portland, ME The Museum of African Culture, founded in 1998, is devoted to sub-Saharan African arts and culture. There are over 1,500 pieces in the collection, ranging from large-scale, elaborately carved w...
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Portland Museum of ArtParent rating: Location: Seven Congress Square, Portland, ME The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best museum in Portland, The Portland Museum of Art ...
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YankeeLanes PortlandParent rating: Location: 867 Riverside Street, Portland, ME YankeeLanes Portland features a state-of-the-art scoring system complete with TVs, an incredible light and sound system, and much more |
Smithsonian Magazine's Museum DayParent rating: Location: Portland, ME Museum Day is a one-day event where participating museums and cultural institutions across the country offer free admission to Smithsonian magazine readers and friends with a Museum Day Admissi...
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Portland Public Library - Munjoy BranchParent rating: Location: 195 North Street, Portland, ME The library offers Finger Fun for Babies (birth to 24 months); Preschool Storytime (3-5 year olds); and Tales for Twos; visit website for current schedule. |
Maine Academy of GymnasticsParent rating: Location: 20 Terminal Street, Westbrook, ME The Maine Academy of Gymnastics, located in a 13,500 square foot facility, offers a wide variety of fun programs for girls and boys of all abilities. Its Open Gym provides a gre... |
