3 Star Places To Visit in Maine, United States (50)

1. 3.5 Old Orchard Beach Pier (868 reviews)
   - Huge Disappointment
   Piers & Boardwalks
   
   
   I love the idea of this pier and from the beach it is kind of cool, although even from the outside it can clearly use a little bit of love (it doesn't really look like the main photo on this page any longer). But walking through the pier was a huge disappointment. It was dark and dingy and quite honestly, there's not much on it--a couple shops and food stalls, leading to the restaurant at the end. Maybe my expectations were too high, but it just felt dark and crowded and kind of a waste of time. We went in and got back out very quickly. See more..
   
2. 3.5 Oxford Casino (380 reviews)
   - It was Okay
   Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Casinos
   
   
   Open 24/7, Oxford Casino Hotel features exhilarating gaming with over 900 thrilling slot machines, video poker, and a variety of card games like blackjack, craps and more. The Oxford Rewards Players Club offers great benefits like Free Game Play and the option to redeem Slot Points for food at our pub-style restaurant, Ox Pub. Our well-appointed casino hotel is just steps from all the exciting gaming action. Persons under 21 years of age may not enter the gaming area or restaurants unless licensed as employees. Gambling problem? In Maine, call 2-1-1. See more..
   
3. 3.5 Hollywood Casino (365 reviews)
   - Las Vegas of the Northeast
   Casinos
   
   
   Always enjoy staying at Hollywood Casino in Bangor. A touch of Las Vegas for those who love gaming without the frustration and high expense of travelling West. Beautifully laid out with the latest in high end slots along with the older all time favourites. Lots of lower denomination penny machines. Plenty of high end table games. Very clean no smoking gaming room with plenty of space. Hotel is first rate with courteous and friendly staff that areal ways happy to greet you on your check in. Hotel is very handy to concert venues, which occur frequently throughout the year. See more..
   
4. 3.5 Wedding Cake House (251 reviews)
   - The old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be.
   Architectural Buildings
   
   
   Elaborately styled 19th-century house at Kennebunkport Landing. See more..
   
5. 3.5 Bangor Waterfront Pavilion (112 reviews)
   - Pit view
   Theaters
   
   
   I don't care for the new set up the pit was way too small during Megadeth and FFDP needed to be bigger with the amount of people in there. I didn't like getting elbow at every second it was annoying more than anything. I wanted to enjoy the show not put up with some drunk jerk. See more..
   
6. 3.0 Bangor Mall (59 reviews)
   - Miss the real mall
   Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls
   
   
   Conveniently located off I-95, a major highway in the state, Bangor Mall serves as a go-to destination for shoppers in the top two-thirds of Maine and the Eastern provinces of Canada. JCPenney, Hollister, American Eagle, Dick's Sporting Goods, Victoria's Secret, and more. See more..
   
7. 3.5 Cinemagic (55 reviews)
   - Nice place to catch a movie
   Movie Theaters
   We enjoyed seeing a movie here. There was plenty of room and plenty to snack on. Great big screen. Will go again soon See more..
   
8. 3.5 Children's Discovery Museum (54 reviews)
   - My 3 year old nephew loved it!
   Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Children's Museums
   
   
   A good rainy day attraction offering crafts and exhibits. See more..
   
9. 3.5 Carousel Horse Farm (43 reviews)
   - Worst Ride
   Spent 1-2 hours Horseback Riding Tours
   
   
   We offer specialty trail rides year round by reservation. Three are offered all year, seasonally we have ice cream rides in the summer in Casco, sunset rides in the fall in Casco and beach rides in the winter on Popham or OOB. We offer carriage tours in Freeport and Old Orchard seasonally as well. Riding with your own horse here at the farm is a great option too, on 5,000 acres of Jugtown Forest land. See more..
   
10. 3.0 Joker's Family Fun & Games (42 reviews)
    - Joker's.....Worse than their old location!!!!
    Spent 1-2 hours Game & Entertainment Centers
    
    
    I went this past weekend to the new location in Westbrook. It is worse in a few ways. 1. The Men's restroom is TINY (two stalls) and NO URINAL...with a zillion kids, this is a drawback. 2. No Laser Tag any longer. 3. It truly looks like they just put all of the old games into a truck and moved them to the new location....I mean, they are still dirty, some monitors are dark and unplayable, some buttons don't work.. They didn't even clean the dust off of them.... 4.Same junk, new location. 5. They have more party rooms, so i guess that is a good thing for the kiddies. 6. The food is the same, the fountain soda is now behind the counter. 7. The jungle gym is nice a large and is the main attraction there for sure. 8. The only other rides are a bounce house and a slide. You get 4 slides, or 4 min. in the bounce house for the price of a ticket. They really need to get some new games in there, possibly a pinball machine or two. Just my two cents. I hope this helps others. See more..
    
11. 3.5 Playland Adventures (40 reviews)
    - Fun place, a few issues
    Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Game & Entertainment Centers
    
    
    Took our seven and (almost) three year old. They both had fun. The price is reasonable, but there a few "extra" things to do which cost $3 a person, which seemed a bit high. Biggest complaint is the staffing/service. Mostly teens, and their seemed to be no oversight. The only "manager" was stuck at the cash register nonstop, and had no idea what was going on elsewhere. Some of the staff just stood around talking with each other, or texting, etc. So it was hard to find someone to let us use the parachute-lift ride, for example. When we ordered food, it sat there hidden on the counter for five minutes before somebody thought to tell us that it was ready. So my only real complaint is that the service and oversight could be better. See more..
    
12. 3.5 Augusta Civic Center (35 reviews)
    - Time for an overhaul
    Monday: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM Civic Centres
    
    
    This venue features top performers and expositions. See more..
    
13. 3.0 Southern Maine Indoor Flea Market (27 reviews)
    - Nice flea market
    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Flea & Street Markets
    
    
    Huge indoor flea market. Lots of items for sale. Great location many dealers fair prices. One section of flea market has many new toys See more..
    
14. 3.0 Damn Yankee Balloons (19 reviews)
    - So much fun!
    Balloon Rides
    
    
    Booking was fairly simple with a gift certificate we received. Our first trip was canceled due to a lightening storm (completely understandable) and despite a little rain and a short delay our 2nd attempt went off without a hitch. Our pilot was very knowledgeable and gave us a brief history of ballooning. His staff was very helpful and knew the area of Massachusetts where we flew very well. To my surprise we had 8 people in the balloon including the pilot and tanks, yet somehow we managed to fit and all get a great view. The only thing I'd suggest is bring earplugs as the flame thrower can be very loud and a little hot too (obviously!) Some people may not enjoy this part but I was excited to help pack up the balloon on landing and then return back to the takeoff site by van for a champagne toast. A wonderful first experience! See more..
    
15. 3.0 Pirates Patio (17 reviews)
    - Decent but very upset with incident...
    Bars & Clubs
    
    
    Food was good, the location on the beach was fun and music was nice...here is the BAD. Went with my parents, husband and daughter with my grandkids and son inlaw. My son inlaw is a disabled marine and we had a service dog with us. The party next to our table put $40 dollars down on our tab to thank my so inlaw for his service they thanked him and left. When I bill came the 40 dollar credit was not there. The waitstaff said the woman who left was a regular "drunk" and didnt put money down on our tab. NO way to prove she did, but she did not appear drunk to us. Be believe the waitstaff pocketed the money, very disappointing. See more..
    
16. 3.5 Frisbee's Market (15 reviews)
    - Welcome to Enoteca Kittery Point (formally Frisbee's Market)
    Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    If you are looking for a sandwich, bottle of wine or beer, soft drink or simply to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee, while traveling the SeaCoast area, you have found the right place. Sign outside says "World's Best Sandwiches." Stocks a good selection of wines off the shelf or from the cooler. Stop by, take a look around, enjoy the view. See more..
    
17. 3.5 Craftworks Bridgton Maine (12 reviews)
    - Not cheap but unique stuff
    Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    Don't go into this place expecting to find great sales and a bargain. The clothes are expensive but they have fantastic things at all price ranges. I love there hair clips. Def stop in and check them out and hit the sale room in the back!! See more..
    
18. 3.5 Androscoggin Bank Colisee (12 reviews)
    - Referee hockey here
    Spent 1-2 hours Arenas & Stadiums
    Its a nice venue. Larger than I expected walking in. Could use some upgrades and some clean up, but all in all it is a nice rink. The refs room were decent size, the locker rooms decent, nice concessions, and lots of parking and seating. See more..
    
19. 3.5 World's Largest Telephone (11 reviews)
    - Roadside Attraction
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Not much of a destination, but a fun pit stop if you're driving through New England! (Especially if you're into weird roadside attractions, like I am.) Bryant Pond was the last town in the U.S. to give up on hand-crank telephones, and in 2008 they decided to build a huge freakin' monument to celebrate it. The thing's 14 feet tall and weighs 3,000 pounds; it's hard to miss, especially since there's not much else of note around it. No gift shop that we could see, but you can climb all around it and take as many photos as you want. See more..
    
20. 3.5 Maine Made Shop (11 reviews)
    - Great stuff, but maybe in need of new staffing.
    Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops
    This is the one place we take friends and family to shop when we're in Maine. Lots of great amazing gifts, in a variety of price ranges. However, this past week, my 11 year old son unfolded ONE t-shirt to see the decal before buying it, and the clerk fussed at him, saying he shouldn't unfold any more because she would have to refold them. He's a good kid, it was 1 shirt, and he was with 2 adults AND his 18 year old sister. She was unkind to a child, and she lost a lotta points for that in our book. See more..
    
21. 3.5 Last Call (10 reviews)
    - Great for people watching!
    Bars & Clubs
    
    
    Closed for the season! But we will be open again soon!!! Friday, APRIL 19th! Reopening with RED SKY MARY!!!! mark your calendars!!!!! See more..
    
22. 3.5 The Brunswick (10 reviews)
    - Favorite stop!
    Bars & Clubs
    
    
    At some point on your visit you will see this place and surely go in and enjoy yourself. This is a must stop for most everyone. See more..
    
23. 3.5 Mast Landing Sanctuary (10 reviews)
    - An Enclave of Nature Off the Beaten Path
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    A bird sanctuary owned and managed by the Maine Audubon Society. See more..
    
24. 3.5 Holt Pond Preserve (9 reviews)
    - Quiet
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    About 15 in our group were looking for a hike and we went here. It was nothing to write home about, but we had a good time. The trails are not flat. Some paths stand to have grasses cut back. The trails are marked with signs and painted marks on trees. There is a doorless toilet. Not much room for parking. No fee. We saw another hiker with a dog. Two canoers were in the pond. See more..
    
25. 3.5 Summit Adventures (8 reviews)
    - Costly and small
    Spent 1-2 hours Game & Entertainment Centers
    
    
    This place is now 1/5 the size and offers very little for the price about $30 for 14 tokens thats about 14-6 rides depending on what your kid wants to do better off renting a bounce house for the whole day at these prices See more..
    
26. 3.5 Tassel Top Park (8 reviews)
    - Small Family Beach on Sebago Lake
    Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Hiking Trails
    Tassel Top was a small, 35-acre (14 ha) family-friendly town park and town beach on the eastern shore of Sebago Lake. It boasted 980 feet (298 m) of narrow, sandy beachfront. Tall white pines shaded much of the beach. The swimming area was marked off to keep boats out. There was no lifeguard. Picnic tables were near the beach. If visitors tired of the beach, there was an easy half-mile (0.8 km), well-marked nature trail through the woods. Trail maps were at the trailhead. Parking was in two gravel lots. A snack shed was at the lower parking lot. A day pass was $4 per person ages 11-64. We liked most the clean beach sand; we liked least the lack of sunny space on the very narrow beach. See more..
    
27. 3.5 Lake Minnehonk (7 reviews)
    - Serene....
    Bodies of Water
    
    
    It's pleasant to drive by, paddle a canoe or kayak on or gaze out on from the Olde Post Office Cafe, as you have breakfast in Mount Vernon. See more..
    
28. 3.5 Civil War Monument (7 reviews)
    - Somber Memorial to One Town’s Civil War Casualties
    Monuments & Statues
    A memorial to the Civil War. See more..
    
29. 3.5 Maine Savings Pavilion (7 reviews)
    - Joe Bonamassa concert
    Spent More than 3 hours Theaters
    
    
    Great venue, good parking, lots of porta potties. Need better seating. It was a great evening. It will get better, in my opinion. See more..
    
30. 3.5 Woodbury Pond (6 reviews)
    - Cute little pond
    Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water
    
    
    My hubby and I went there because it is dog friendly and we wanted to take our dog for a swim. Not much of a beach and not very clear water but overall a nice place. It is rocky in the water but the further out you go it gets better. We did encounter a snake in the water but luckily two young boys fished it out. Nice place to go if you want to take your dog for a swim but I wouldn't go back if it was just my husband and I. See more..
    
31. 3.5 Cobbossee Stream (6 reviews)
    - Rife With Wildlife!
    Bodies of Water
    
    
    Great sport fishing opportunites See more..
    
32. 3.5 Old School House (6 reviews)
    - Get out your chalk
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    One-room schoolhouse opened in 1745. See more..
    
33. 3.0 Jordan Spa (5 reviews)
    - Way overpriced for lackluster services
    Monday: Spas
    
    
    The Jordan Spa at Sunday River Resort offers a wide variety of spa services like massages and body treatments, set in a spectacular mountain location at the resort's Jordan Hotel. The spa brings luxury, ambiance, and relaxation to every treatment. We also carry a variety of high-end beauty products, jewelry, and athletic wear, and offer gift cards for spa services. The Jordan Spa is reopening on July 1 for massage and facial services. Hours and availability to come. See more..
    
34. 3.5 Mai Tai Lounge (5 reviews)
    - Good food.
    Monday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Bars & Clubs
    The Chinese is excellent. It's not a fancy place...but, it works. If you're in need of a drink...they make them like home. See more..
    
35. 3.5 South Street Cemetery (5 reviews)
    - Historic little cemetery.
    Cemeteries
    
    
    When in Gorham, I always visit this little cemetery. The historic tombstones and some of the carvings are fascinating. See more..
    
36. 3.0 Leon Gorman Park (5 reviews)
    - Tiny park; not much to see
    Parks
    
    
    It's an in-town park with not much to see other than some locals walking their dogs or some tourists who thought it was more than it is. If you have absolutely nothing better to do, it's not a bad walk end to end, but don't expect to be impressed. Pay the admission fee for Bradbury Mtn. or Wolfe's Neck State Parks instead. See more..
    
37. 3.0 Eaton Mountain (5 reviews)
    - very low maintance, right now no snow
    Ski & Snowboard Areas
    I went by their the other day and the parking lot was all mud and nobodt was their. They have not had any snow for about 2 and 1/2 weeks an the snow has melted See more..
    
38. 3.5 Cross Insurance Center (5 reviews)
    - Clean bathrooms
    Arenas & Stadiums
    
    
    Stadium style seating, really tight. You are literally rubbing elbows with the person next to you. We went and saw a cirque du soleil show, we sat all the way in back and can see the stage just fine. See more..
    
39. 3.0 Kezar Falls (4 reviews)
    - Off the beaten path waterfall
    Waterfalls
    
    
    Half the battle may be finding Kezar falls, but when you do you are rewarded with a short hike and a beautiful waterfall cut into the rock. It seems to be a series of "potholes" connected, and if it were warmer might have made for some great swimming. I stayed on the top of the rocks, and there are some chain link fencing to try and keep you from getting into to much trouble. If I had more time or lived in the area, I might have climbed down and explored the falls from the base. See more..
    
40. 3.0 Winterberry Farm (4 reviews)
    - Farm Fun
    Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Farms
    
    
    Beautiful farm stand family and food ! They have a CSA, farm dinners , winter sleigh rides , gorgeous flowers ! See more..
    
41. 3.5 Revelation Massage (4 reviews)
    - Float pods
    Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spas
    
    
    Revelation Massage provides high quality massage therapy and whole health education services. Our mission is to increase the wellness of individuals and communities. We accomplish this through delivering high quality, customized and user-friendly massage therapy services to our clients. At Revelation Massage we customize your care. See more..
    
42. 3.0 Twin Falls Golf Club (4 reviews)
    - Great local golf course
    Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Golf Courses
    This is a great course, and harder that it looks. Long drives and very level course. We enjoyed playing on a beautiful day. There are some low spots that tend to be soggy. Overall, a day on the course is better than a day at work. See more..
    
43. 3.0 The Green Room (4 reviews)
    - Good Food and Pleasant Atmosphere
    Monday: 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM Bars & Clubs
    Very reasonable prices. Can order to share or "Million Dollar" plates are always available. Eat here for the cost of the typical burger joint. Full bar with some interesting concoctions. See more..
    
44. 3.5 Orchard Ridge Farm (4 reviews)
    - Excellent Blueberry Picking
    Farms
    
    
    BLUEBERRIES!!!! Highly recommend that you visit Orchard Ridge Farm at 236 Sebago Lake Rd in Gorham Maine!! The blueberries are plentiful and as of today just waiting for your to shake them off the bushes AND they are high bush. Today 8/1/2022 was my second visit this summer. Two of us picked 7 quarts in under an hour. The fee is $4.50 right now by the pound- way more reasonable that anywhere else in southern Maine!! Wear sneakers or comfortable shoes as this is rolling farmland. Take a water bottle too! This was my third visit to ORF but since my first one in 2018 the cute little store has gotten knotty pine paneling, an A/C, jarred goodies like apple butter and sauce from their tomatoes as well as a cool menu!! The BLT on local sourdough it top notch- Thank you Erica I will be going back for pears and apple picking time!!! See more..
    
45. 3.5 Pratt's Brook Park (4 reviews)
    - Walk/Hike
    Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
    
    
    I really enjoyed my walk. It was peaceful, full of all different bird sounds & wi d rustling in the trees. The trails were clearly marked & were safe underfoot. Will definately go again! The only insect I encountered was 1 lone mosquito. See more..
    
46. 3.5 Cliff’s Antique Market (4 reviews)
    - 370 route 1
    Antique Shops
    The address isn't easy to find from the discription but it's easy enough its number 370 nice place nice people a lot to look at and reasonably priced See more..
    
47. 3.5 Portland Harbor Museum (4 reviews)
    - Small museum with inconsistent open hours
    Speciality Museums
    It's a cute little one room museum steps away from Spring Point Light. Nothing particularly memorable except info about the life of the lighthouse keeper. See more..
    
48. 3.5 Ring's Marine Service Sea Kayak & Canoe (3 reviews)
    - Maine courtesy aboundng at this historic well established marina
    Kayaking & Canoeing
    
    
    After months of planning with the assistance of helpful, polite, knowledgeable and ethical staff and long time locals Thornton and Elizabeth Ring we arrived finally to ick up a ea kayak in late August for a few day ocean excursion. We found the boat selection to be large, equipment in satisfactory condition and service prompt. The boat was loaded onto the roof and in half an hour we were on our way with laminated maps, to be returned. The small office shop area does have a few useful pieces of equipment including handy waterproof floating cellphone sleeves. The large kayak selected was durable but quite heavy and sluggish in the water...but it was needed due to the overnight camping gear in tow. Overall quite a pleasant experience at this fie old establishment! See more..
    
49. 3.5 Springbrook Golf Club (3 reviews)
    - Great Public Golf Course in the Middle of Lake Country
    Spent More than 3 hours Golf Courses
    
    
    One of the best parts about this golf course is knowing that it is operated by a third generation family that formerly used the land for a dairy farm. The pro shop is in an old post & beam barn that can also host private events. Considering that golf is a seasonal enterprise in Maine, the quality of the greens was amazingly high. The fairway are about what you would expect and with the woods encroaching on all sides, a ball out-of-bounds is lost. If you can stay in the fairways, however, it is a pretty fair course with some challenging holes. The course only plays to 6,300 yards from the black tees so it is quite short. That said there are some water hazards and a stream that runs through the course that require some good course management to get around. The prices are reasonable, seniors $29.00 on the day we played. Add in $15.00 for golf club rentals (an odd collection of mismatched hand-me downs) and you can have a fun day even if you aren't going to shoot your handicap. See more..
    
50. 3.5 Peculiar Treasures (3 reviews)
    - Quaint
    Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    Did a quick run thru and wished we had more time to browse. Clean and comfortable and were not feel pressure to purchase anything. See more..