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Portland, MEPortland, ME OUTDOORS
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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.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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Maze CrazeParent rating: ![]() Location: Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME Maze Craze is a public playground on the grounds of the Plummer-Motz school. |
Pineland FarmsParent rating: ![]() Location: 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester, ME Pineland Farms is a 5,000-acre working farm. The Visitor's Center has maps of the trails and campus and a presentation room where you can watch a video of Pineland's history. There's a General ...
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Deering Oaks ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Deering Avenue, Portland, ME Deering Oaks Park is the largest of Portland'ss 25 public parks. The 51-acre park is bordered by Deering Avenue on the west, Forest Avenue on the east, Park Avenue on the south, and Interstate ...
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Smith Street/Peppermint ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Cumberland Avenue, at Smith Street, Portland, ME Smith Street/Peppermint Park is a playground run by the City of Portland. |
Tate/Tyng PlaygroundParent rating: ![]() Location: Tate Street, and Tyng Street and York Street, Portland, ME |































