Family Vacations Directory - Maine

LPMEFamily vacation spots: Bangor, Bar Harbor, Bethel, Portland, West Forks, and York Beach. Best places for fun: Children's Discovery Museum in Augusta, Black Beards in Bangor, Mount Desert Oceanarium/The Lobster Hatchery, Maine Wildlife Park,  Children's Museum of Maine in Portland, Maine State Aquarium in Booth Bay, York's Wild Kingdom. What’s to do? Run whitewater with ProRiverRunners; tour a living history museum; sail on a windjammer; hike in Acadia National Park. (Image provided by ProRiverRunners.)
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Maine: Raymond, Kingsley Pines Family Vacation Camp - Hiking, Canoeing, Free Time, and Great Food.

Summer camp by definition is pure fun, so imagine a summer camp for the whole family. A place with no schedule conflicts, no dishes to do, no chores to complete, forget the laundry - a place where everyone gets in on the fun. Each summer Kingsley Pines provides just that – a family camp. [Read More]

Maine: Washington, Medomak Family Camp – Rowing, Campfire Stories, and Never Ending Family Fun.

If you are browsing for a summer camp for your children and the descriptions make you wish to be a camper yourself, wish no more. Reserve a week at Medomak and stay on for campfires, yoga, arts & crafts, hiking, stargazing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, blueberry picking, tennis, sculling and rowing. Sharing in the fun will make summer camp memories even better. [Read More]

Maine: Bar Harbor KOA – Whale Watching, Lobster Cookouts and Acadia National Park.

Located on the east side of Mt. Desert Island, Bar Harbor is surrounded by Acadia National Park. A stonewall frames the tree-covered road leading to the enchanting town of Bar Harbor, and dramatically beautiful Park. This rocky coastal stretch is punctuated by trees, pastures, delightful pocket beaches, and soaring granite cliffs.  Wildlife is plentiful and the sunrises awesome. [Read More]

USA: Northeast, Family Reunions and Gatherings.

Time does not stand still and family time is more precious when miles and often time zones separate daily lives. Thinking of a family reunion? We have a few suggestions with one thing in common; they are family friendly and ready to create the best reunion ever. Anytime and any season togethering is worth the effort, just to add to the family memories. From Smugglers’ Notch in Vermont to West Forks in Maine we have discovered the best reunion spots. [Read More]

USA: Northeast Secret Family Vacation Places – Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

When family schedules are hectic getting away means everything and we have a few secret spots worth checking out if crowds and lines are not part of your family vacation plan. [Read More]

Advice: Family Snow Fun 101 – Maple Sugar Sticks, Snow Angels, and Elf Tracks.

Bundle up and get outside with your kids and recreate winter with fun in mind. From making snow angels (my personal favorite) to snow forts, snow hikes, and snowman making, fun is waiting and there are memories to be shared and family traditions established. Snow makes cheap, easy fun. [Read More]

USA: Northeast, Tracking Dinosaurs on Vacation.

Dino fanatics of all ages found their interest in the magnificent prehistoric reptiles rekindled with the ABC Mega Series of Dinotopia, based one of my favorite childhood books. Luckily nearly everyone in North America is within a short drive of ancient “lizards” and mammals. [Read More]

USA: Northeast, Santa Trains and Holiday Lights 2009.

Storybook travel is pure fun and during the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” make enjoying Christmas even better. From New Hampshire and Vermont to Maine and New York pretend journeys to the North Pole are more fun than ever. At many stations the family holiday tradition has a new twist provided by the heartwarming film version of Chris Van Allsburg’s book, The Polar Express. Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families. All aboard! [Read More]

Maine: Brunswick to Rockland Passenger Rail Service - A Family Vacation Adventure.

Transporting passengers of all ages to a bygone era of luxury and worry-free travel, the Maine Eastern Railroad is the newest attraction on Maine's celebrated scenic coastline [Read More]

Maine: Portland, Taking the Kids to the Sea.

Watch seals or sail with the wind; pick blueberries or eat rhubarb pie; enjoy a lobster bake or sing sea shanties; sit on the beach or ride on a trolley; all in one family vacation. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Raymond, Maine: Kingsley Pines Vacation Camp

Join us for an unforgettable week of family fun! [Read More]

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Washington, Maine: Medomak Family Camp - Never Ending Family Fun

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, Maine: Family Hotels in Maine

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Bar Harbor, Maine: KOA Bar Harbor

Stay with us and enjoy restaurants specializing in lobster and blueberry pies. [Read More]

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Prouts Neck, Scarborough, Maine: Beach It at the Black Point Inn

Enjoy special mid-week savings of up to 20% off. [Read More]

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, Maine: Grand View Lodging Snow Tracks

Make snow tracks with your kids. [Read More]

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Sunset, Maine: Goose Cove Lodge

Bonus points: Free children’s program in July and August [Read More]

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Brooksville, Maine: Breezemere Farm Inn

Kids may help with basic chores and the star watching is wonderful. [Read More]

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