Activities

Outdoor Activities

Most years, Portland is still a Winter Wonderland in early March.

Even if it is hovering above freezing in the City, the surrounding area is full of opportunities to snowshoe, cross-country and alpine ski, and snowboard.

Here is a list of some of our favorite places to enjoy the outdoors in winter.

Snow Shoeing and Cross Country Skiing

Pineland Farms: About 20 miles north of Portland (I-295) in New Gloucester, Maine is a 5,000 acre working farm with nearly 20 miles of trails to cross country ski or snow shoe.
Website: www.pinelandfarms.org
Hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Ski and Snowshoe rentals are available

Bradbury Mountain: About 20 miles north of Portland (I-295) just outside of Freeport, Maine is a fantastic state park with miles of trails suitable for hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Website: www.bradburymountain.com
Hours: 9:00 am to Sunset
Cost: $4.50
No onsite gear rentals

Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding

Lost Valley: Approximately 45 miles North on I-95
Website: www.lostvalleyski.com

Shawnee Peak: Approximately 45 miles north on Maine Route 202
Website: www.shawneepeak.com

Sunday River: Approximately 80 miles north on Maine Route 26N
Website: www.sundayriver.com

Other Activities

Portland Head Light: Visit this iconic lighthouse on the rocky shore over looking Casco Bay. Only 4.5 miles away in the town of Cape Elizabeth.
Website: www.portlandheadlight.com

LL Bean Flagship Store: 20 miles north of Portland in the town of Freeport is the Flagship store for the world famous LL Bean clothing and outdoor gear retailer. Should the urge to shop grip you in the middle of the night, the flagship store is never closed.
Website: www.llbean.com

Cultural Activities (Museums & Libations)

Portland Museum of Art
Website: www.portlandmuseum.org
Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Third Thursdays: 10:00 am-8:00 pm; Fridays: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Maine Historical Society
Website: www.mainehistory.org
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm

Portland Science Center
Website: www.portlandsciencecenter.com
Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 am-7:00 pm; Friday to Saturday 10:00 am-8:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am-7:00 pm

Museum of African Culture
Website: www.museumafricanculture.org
Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10:30 am-4:00 pm; Saturday 12:00 pm-4:00 pm

Oxbow Brewing Blending and Bottling (MEETING SPONSOR)
Website: www.oxbowbeer.com
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 12:00 pm-9:00 pm; Friday & Saturday 12:00 pm-11:00pm

Rising Tide Brewery
Website: www.risingtidebrewing.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday 12:00 pm-9:00 pm

Allagash Brewing Company
Website: www.allagash.com
Hours: Monday, Wednesday to Saurday 10:00 am-7:00 pm; Tuesday 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Shipyard Brewing Company
Website: www.shipyard.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:00 am- 5:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm