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Company	Pics	LocationRegional location of the business within the Greater Portland area or within the state.	Season OpenYRR = Open Year Round. Otherwise season is as stated.	HistoryFeatures Maine's history.	Children'sFeatures children's activities.	MaritimeFeatures Maine's Maritime history.
Greater Portland Landmarks Greater Portland Landmarks promotes preservation and revitalization of historic buildings, neighborhoods, and landscapes and encourages high-quality new architecture to enhance the livability and econ... Portland, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Portland	May-Oct
Maine Maritime Museum Maine's sea story lives here! Exhibits, 20-acre shipyard site, tours of Bath Iron Works, lighthouse & nature cruises, kids' pirate ship, demos, Victorian house, family activities, hands-on fun for eve... Bath, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Mid Coast	YRR
Museum at Portland Head Light Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth that sits at the entrance of the shipping channel into Casco Bay. The head light was the first built by the United States government, and... Cape Elizabeth, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		GP South	Jun-Oct
Portland's Old Port Pass SAVE OVER 40% at 5 of the BEST attractions with Portland's Old Port Pass. One Pass, One Price - ALL ACCESS Passes may be purchased securely on-line. Adult Passes are $35 and Child Passes are $17.... Portland, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Portland	May-Oct
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse Spring Point Lighthouse has the unique distinction of being the only caisson-style lighthouse accessible by land and open for public tours. The Spring Point Ledge Light Trust frequently holds Open Hou... South Portland, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		GP South	Jun-Oct
19th Century Willowbrook Village The way life used to be! Two historic houses and their barns, a reproduction schoolhouse and bandstand, and a millpond grace this restored country village. Bring a picnic or enjoy lunch on site. Ho... Newfield, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Lakes & Mtns	May-Oct
Boothbay Railway Village One of the finest exhibits of classic, vintage and antique automobiles in New England. Automobiles span the era of horseless carriages, to steam powered vehicles, to the streamlined cars of the 193... Boothbay, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Mid Coast	Jun-Oct
Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center Two historic houses are part of the Farnsworth Art Museum. The 1850 Farnsworth Homestead was the home of Lucy Farnsworth, the museum's original benefactor, and is part of the main museum campus. Th... Rockland, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Mid Coast	YRR
Fifth Maine Regiment Museum The Fifth Maine Regiment Memorial Hall was built in 1888 as the “Headquarters” of the Fifth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry 1861-1864. For nearly sixty years the veterans and their families summe... Peaks Island, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Portland	May-Oct
Maine Historical Society The Maine Historical Society preserves the heritage and history of Maine: the stories of Maine people, the traditions of Maine communities, and the record of Maine's place in a changing world. Maine H... Portland, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Portland	May-Oct
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum Enjoy a scenic waterfront train ride along beautiful Casco Bay! Museum features kid-friendly activities & exhibits on Maine's two-foot railroad history. Open daily May-October & seasonally year round... Portland, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Portland	May-Oct
Poland Spring Preservation Park Poland Spring Museum open FREE to the public. First bottled by the Ricker family back in 1845, Poland Spring Natural Spring Water was drawn from a single source deep in the woods of Maine. The ... Poland Spring, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Lakes & Mtns	May-Oct

	Pics	LocationRegional location of the business within the Greater Portland area or within the state.	Season OpenYRR = Open Year Round. Otherwise season is as stated.	HistoryFeatures Maine's history.	Children'sFeatures children's activities.	MaritimeFeatures Maine's Maritime history.
Portland Fire Engine Co. Historic and Educational Tour of Downtown Portland Maine. Includes stops at two unique museums. Our historic fire engine tour leaves right in front of the Portland Lobster Company located at 180 C... Portland, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Portland	YRR
Portland Fire Museum The Portland Fire Museum houses an amazing collection of fire related art and artifacts from the 18th century to the present. Come and visit this hidden gem in the Arts District of Portland. The ... Portland, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Portland	YRR
Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village The Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village is the only active Shaker community in the country. We offer guided tours of period buildings, exhibits about Shaker life and history, crafts workshops and demos. ... New Gloucester, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Lakes & Mtns	May-Oct
Seashore Trolley Museum Founded in 1939, the Seashore Trolley Museum has grown into the largest electric railway museum in the world with a collection representing almost every major American city that had a streetcar system... Kennebunkport, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		South Coast	May-Oct
Tate House Museum Meticulously preserved National Historic Landmark, this Georgian colonial house was built in 1755 by mast agent for British Navy. Now, the Tate House Museum connects people to their colonial roots and... Portland, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Airport	Jun-Oct
Victoria Mansion One of the most important historic house museums and collections of the mid Victorian period anywhere in America. Built 1858-1860, the Mansion’s intact interiors were designed by Gustave Herter and... Portland, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Portland	May-Oct
Wicked Walking Tours Legends and History of Haunted Portland. Book today and join your fellow thrill seekers and history lovers for this VERY entertaining and unique romp through Portland's past. Our tour guides are hi... Portland, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Portland	Mar-Nov
Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum Operating narrow gauge steam railway museum. Open Saturday & Sunday from Memorial Day to Columbus Day, Saturdays only rest of year. Volunteer run using original equipment on original right-of-way... Alna, ME CLICK NAME TO GET MORE DETAILS		Mid Coast	YRR