Maine Things to Do A-Z - Fall 2012

Are you looking for something to do this fall in Maine?

Just because summer is coming to and end doesn't mean there is nothing to do...

Check out our A-Z list and get out and enjoy fall in Maine!!

A is for Apple Picking

There are many pick-your-own orchards in Maine...check out Wallingfords Fruit House in Auburn and don't forget to get your fresh apple dumpling before you do!

B is for Bed and Breakfast

Fall is a great time to visit one of Maine's quaint Bed and Breakfast Inns...rates often start to drop in the fall.  If you visit Berry Manor Inn in Rockland, make sure you try the pies...YUM!

C is for Cumberland Fair

The Cumberland County Fair runs from September 23rd - 29th and promises to entertain with  Lawnmower races, Demolition Derby, comedian Bob Marley and more!

D is for Damariscotta

The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest and Regatta takes place September 29th - October 8th.
 Underwater pumpkin carving, Pumpkinboat Regatta, Pumpkin catapult...how can this not be fun?

E is for EEK

What October would be complete without a Halloween fright?  The Gauntlet Night Ride at Harvest Hill Farms in Mechanic Falls is sure to cause you to shriek "eek" more than once.

F is for Fryburg Fair

Running September 30th - October 2nd the Fryburg Fair is one of Maine's most popular fairs
and it is no wonder...it has been around for over 100 years and offers everything
from flower shows to ox pulls!

G is for Great Maine Lumberjack Show

Located in Trenton, Maine the Great Maine Lumberjack Show is a re-enactment of a historical lumberjack camp.  Shows are offered Saturdays and Sundays September 8th - October 7th.

H is for Harvest on the Harbor

Harvest on the Harbor takes place in Portland on October 24th - 27th,  this event caters to the "foodies" in Maine and offers events such as the "Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Competition" and "Grand Tasting on the Harbor".

I is for Indoor Karting

Maine Indoor Carting is perfect for the adrenaline junkie on a rainy day...a true indoor racing experience on a track designed for speed!

J is for Jump and Raft

If jumping out of a plane isn't enough, why Jump and Raft?  Skydive from 11,000 feet and then brave

Class V rapids!

K is for Kittery Outlets

For all those shoppers out there...a day at Kittery Outlets is in order! Stores from Adidas to Yankee Candle and everything in between!

L is for L.L. Bean

You can't visit Maine without a trip to the LL Bean stores in Freeport...with the hunting and fishing store, the ski and bike store, flagship store and outlet store...there is something for everyone!

M is for Mount Blue State Park

Maine has some great state parks and Mt. Blue State Park in Weld is Maine's largest state park and is approximately 8,000 acres!  It includes a sandy beach, trails, camping and great picnicking spots!

N is for Nature Walk

Maine has lots of great nature walks...try out Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary in Lewiston,
a 372 acre nature preserve with great trails!

O is for Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest weekend in Acadia is October 5th and 6th kicking off with a Wine and Cheese Festival and continuing with 2a "Brewfest to Remember" complete with samples, music and food! 

P is for Portland Head Light

Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth is one of the most photographed lighthouses in Maine. 
Sitting in Fort Williams Park, a visit here offers amazing ocean views, hiking trails,
beach area, old fort to explore and lighthouse museum to visit!

Q is for Quiz

How much do you know about Maine?  Take a quiz online and test your knowledge.

R is for Rock Climbing

Spend an afternoon rock climbing indoors and Maine Rock Gym in Portland with
 over 5,000 square feet of climbing walls!

S is for Scarborough Downs

Spend the day at the harness racing track at Scarborough Downs,
New England's fastest half mile track!

T is for Trolley Tour

Take a trolley tour of Acadia National Park or Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Isle
 on Oli's Trolley, both with amazing scenery and views!

U is for University

Check out one of the University of Maine's great sporting events
 and cheer on the Maine Black Bears!

V is for Vocalist

Listen to jazz vocalist Banu Gibson pay tribute to the music of the 20's, 30's and 40's
in "Swingin" The American Songbook" on November 3rd and 4th at Merrill Auditorium.

W is for Wife Carrying

Compete in the 2012 North American Wife Carrying Championship on the slopes of
 Sunday River on October 6th...yep, you carry your wife through a course of obstacles -
without dropping her - over the finish line...how could this not be entertaining?

X ix for X marks the spot

X marks the spot in a fast paced paintball game at Lost Valley in Auburn.
 Get together your friends or family and shoot them with paint balls!

Y is for York Harbor Inn

The York Harbor Inn offers 6 lodges including luxury rooms with ocean views. 
Check out one of the shopping weekend packages in November!

Z is for Zipline

Fly through the Maine woods at  Sunday River's Zipline course in one of Maine's truly beautiful spots... the question is will you be able to enjoy it while whizzing down a zipline?

Enjoy this fall!