DESTINATION GUIDE

Maine

“Sweet family fun, farms, trains, and history”

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An honest read on this corner of North East US

This south-central Pennsylvania region blends Amish countryside, Hershey family attractions, Gettysburg history, scenic parks, and railroad heritage. Families can enjoy kid-friendly rides, caves, hands-on museums, nature walks, and small-town charm, all within an easy road-trip circuit. It works especially well for multigenerational trips thanks to varied pacing, good value, and a mix of outdoor play and educational stops.

KIDS LOVE IT BECAUSE

3 reasons our team flagged

  • They can enjoy classic family attractions like Dutch Wonderland and Hershey-area entertainment tailored to younger kids.

  • Big trains, science exhibits, caves, and hands-on museums make learning feel like play.

  • Parks, easy trails, playgrounds, and open countryside give kids lots of room to explore and run around.

CURATED FOR FAMILIES

Curated places & activities

Aggregated from OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and Wikivoyage, then ranked by our editorial team for family fit.

Ranked by family relevance

1
THEME PARK

Funtown Splashtown USA

Funtown Splashtown combines classic amusement park rides with a full water park, giving families a full day of thrills and splashy fun in one place.

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2
GARDEN

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens blends easy trails, whimsical sculptures, and nature play areas that keep children engaged while adults enjoy the scenery.

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3
NATURE RESERVE

Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park

Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park offers easy coastal trails, tidepool exploring, and picnic spots that are ideal for a relaxed family nature day.

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4

Bradbury Mountain State Park

Park

Bradbury Mountain State Park has short hikes with big views, open spaces, and spring hawk migrations that make it fun and manageable for kids.

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5

Payson Park

Park

Payson Park is a convenient in-town green space with playgrounds, sports fields, and room to bike or picnic between other Portland activities.

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6

Fort Point State Park

Park

Fort Point State Park combines lighthouse views, open fields, and easy trails so kids can run, explore history, and enjoy the shore in one stop.

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7

Swan Lake State Park

Park

Swan Lake State Park is perfect for families who want an easy day of swimming, picnicking, and playing by the water with restrooms and facilities close at hand.

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8

Rangeley Lake State Park

Nature reserve

Rangeley Lake State Park is ideal for families who love camping, paddling, and spotting wildlife in a calm lakeside setting.

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9

Knight's Pond Preserve

Nature reserve

Knight's Pond Preserve gives kids an easy introduction to hiking, wildlife spotting, and pond-side exploring close to the coast.

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10

Allagash Wilderness Waterway

Nature reserve

Allagash Wilderness Waterway gives adventurous families the chance to paddle, camp, and truly unplug in a vast, wild river corridor.

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11

Seashore Trolley Museum

Museum

At Seashore Trolley Museum, kids can ride historic streetcars and explore old vehicles, turning transportation history into a fun adventure.

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12

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum

Museum

Train-loving kids will enjoy climbing aboard vintage cars and scenic rides at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum along Portland’s waterfront.

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13

Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway

Museum

Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum delights young rail fans with narrow-gauge train rides through the countryside.

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14

Cape Neddick Light

Attraction

Cape Neddick "Nubble" Lighthouse is a classic Maine photo stop where kids can watch waves crash, spot seabirds, and enjoy a scenic picnic.

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15

Maine Maritime Museum

Museum

Maine Maritime Museum makes seafaring stories, shipbuilding, and lighthouses engaging through exhibits, boats, and outdoor displays kids can see up close.

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16

Maine State Museum

Museum

Maine State Museum offers interactive exhibits about the state’s nature, history, and industries that are engaging for school-age kids.

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17

Northern Maine Museum of Science

Museum

Northern Maine Museum of Science offers interactive and visual science displays that make learning fun for school-age kids and teens.

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18

L. C. Bates Museum

Museum

The L C Bates Museum mixes classic natural history exhibits with hands-on discovery, keeping curious kids engaged while they learn about Maine’s wildlife and geology.

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19

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Garden

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens blends easy trails, whimsical sculptures, and nature play areas that keep children engaged while adults enjoy the scenery.

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20

Portland

City

Portland is a walkable coastal city base with parks, ferries, kid-friendly restaurants, and easy access to nearby beaches and islands.

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SOURCES · OPENSTREETMAP · WIKIDATA · WIKIVOYAGE · TRIBES EDITORIAL

Stays we'd actually book in Maine

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