The beach (Grand Beach) at Pine Point is a gorgeous 7 mile long
sandy walking beach ideal for sunbathing, swimming, walking, collecting
seashells. At low tide, ride your bike along the ocean on the hard-packed
sand or wade out to sandbar across from Prout's Neck or walk down
the street to view a working fishing harbor.
Scarborough Marsh
Nature Sanctuary with walking trails and kayak or canoe rentals.
View many species of wildlife.
Portland
Museums, boutiques, antique shops, art galleries, fine restaurants
and bakeries. From Portland, take a deep-sea fishing trip or ferry
to islands in Casco Bay. Overnight ferry service to Nova Scotia.
Adult Activities
Plenty of golf courses in the area, harness racing at Scarborough
Downs, Antiquing in small Maine towns, shopping & dining in
quaint villages such as Ogunquit and Kennebunkport.
Children Activities (Free)
Making sand castles on the beach, chasing seagulls, collecting
seashells, star-gazing from beach at night, watch fishing boats
unload their catch from harbor.
Children Activities (Paid)
Water park, miniature golf, amusement park at Old Orchard Beach,
train museum in Portland.
Dining
Several seafood restaurants within walking distance from cottage.
Many, many restaurants from take-out to fine dining within driving
distance. One of the areas finest lobster pounds, Bailey's, is
located a block away where you can order lobster, steamers and
other seafood delights. Call ahead and they will even cook the
lobsters for you.
The above is just a sample of the entertainment available to tourists
and residents of the Southern Maine coast. Click
here for a more complete list of area attractions and links
to websites of related interest.
