This place is great! Great selection and great value! The staff "Greg squared" were so helpful…read more This summer was my first time purchasing big displays and Greg the assistant manager walked me through everything. This last time I met Greg the manager and he was equally as helpful and kind. There are coupons that they will share with you and answer any questions. I highly recommend this place.

Excellent and very knowledgeable staff. Everyone is very passionate about what they're doing. I…read morewill definitely be coming back again and again, the respect and understanding and help is unmatched! A fantastic experience from start to finish.

Looking to piss of your neighbors? Look no further! Up-N-Smoke is dedicated to fireworks and other…read morefun/dangerous amusements. There's a private dirt lot that leads to a small trailer full of fiery fun. The owner was super cool and and helped us pick out some faves. He steered us around the shop according to our price range and our vague preferences. Inside, there are many options from small (including firecrackers, party favors, and sparklers) to fireworks up to hundreds of dollars. There are even some packages that offer great variety to disturb the peace with. We ended up getting fireworks that were $12 - $20 a piece, and each one was really impressive! So much so that we had to apologize to the neighbors. Sorry, dad.

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Acadia National Park is one of those places that genuinely lives up to everything said about it,…read moreand it stands apart from the big western parks in a way that makes it its own distinct experience. I found the combination of rocky coastline, dense evergreen forests, and mountain summits accessible within a relatively compact area meant there was always something worth stopping for. The scenery shifted constantly as I moved through the park, and keeping a camera within reach at all times was not an exaggeration. Cadillac Mountain is the natural anchor of my visit. The drive to the summit is worth doing on its own, but I chose to hike the Gorge Trail leading up to it on foot. It was a serious undertaking that included real rock climbing sections and rewarded me with views that felt genuinely earned. I budgeted a full half day for the hike rather than driving. The summit itself has a gift shop, and the views from the top looked out in every direction with nothing obstructing them. A reservation for the Cadillac summit road costs a few dollars and needs to be booked online in advance, so I handled that before I arrived. The Beehive Trail is another strong option for hikers who want something with more exposure and elevation gain than a standard walk. I also built Sand Beach and Thunder Hole into my loop drive, and the carriage roads offered a different pace entirely, peaceful and scenic with no vehicle traffic to contend with, making them ideal for biking if I had access to wheels. Parking was a genuine challenge during peak season and on weekends in particular. Arriving early in the morning was the only reliable way to secure a spot at the popular stops without waiting an hour or more. A late fall visit would hit a sweet spot where crowds thin out considerably, the air is crisp, and the park takes on a quieter quality that peak season cannot offer. I made sure to buy my park pass at the visitor center and did my research on seasonal hours before I went, as services and shuttles wind down toward the end of October.

Did we go in a wrong entrance or something?!…read more I was underwhelmed for sure. We walked a few trails and took some photos but ??? Im very glad we hit Cadillac Mountain - that's where it's at!!!

Very helpful very organized Just not as big as I'm used to…read moreseeing in New Hampshire. Prices are reasonable. Easy to find.

They have lots of fireworks and very helpful staff. It was great for a beginner firework enthusiast…read morelike me.

We made the trek to Bangor to see Lord Huron, since they weren't coming to Portland. It has been…read moremore than a decade since I've been to this venue and am really impressed with the changes! First off, getting into the venue is pretty easy with a couple entry points and an efficient screening system. The staff were all very cheerful and helpful. Every single employee I saw smiled and greeted me! We ate before going inside, but the food and drink offerings looked pretty solid. The sound quality was great, especially for an outdoor venue.

They overcharge you watch your transactions. Its nice but they're sneaky caught 3 extra charges on…read moremy statement. Not authorized!

M & I have been coming to this Maine fireworks chainstore location for the last 4-5 yrs. There are…read morecurrently 7 other locations of Pyro City in Maine (Skowhegan, Winslow, Farmington, Manchester, Windham, Ellsworth & Presque Isle), which we've not been to because we always make this Edgecomb shop part of our road trip when visiting Portland. They have an awesome array of fireworks at reasonable prices..to name a few, Extreme Chaos, Fright Night, Neon Demon, The Godfather, Kaboom...all a blast (haha..I'm punny)! The employees are friendly & great at recommending what's best for the occasion + they have a record of all the products you purchased & were happy with in the past. They will even show you videos of how fireworks will look like before you buy them. And they have every reason to be gung-ho about fireworks. Firework-lover & owner Steve Marson travels to China, where most of the fireworks are manufactured, a couple of times a year, sits on the product development board at Black Cat Fireworks (China) & has been working at his beloved "hobby" turned business for 46+ years! And even though it's a huge standalone building w/ it's own parking lot, this particular shop may be hard to spot. So if you're coming from Red's Eats, keep your eyes pealed for it on the right side of Rte 1 (across from Sheepscot River Pottery & Peapod Jewelry) right after you cross the Donald Davey Bridge. Did I also mention that it's a good restroom pit-stop..especially coming from Red's Eats? Thanks @PyroCityMaine for letting us use your restroom & setting my family up @ home w/ a #awesome Macy's-quality #4thofjuly #fireworks display at a fraction of the cost! See U guys soon! Xoxo's from @Zenfoodster :) Good to note... 2012 Maine law currently allows fireworks sales & use in Maine but certain towns have the ability to prohibit their sale & use within their town limits. So although it may be legal on the state level, it may not be on the local level. Just make sure you know the rules in your town before you drop a load on your fireworks display! ;)

Beyond awesome, coming from California where the best you can get are sparklers. Prices are cheap…read moreand products are great

Don't miss Agamont park if you are visiting Bar Harbor. This park has much to do and see. I'm not…read moremuch for the tourist shops so I enjoyed seeing the boats in the bay. You need to pay to park but not after 9:00 pm. There are restrooms conveniently located near the parking area. During the summer the sun rises at 4:00 am and sets around 8:00 pm. It provides for secular evening photos. The gazebo was so beautiful. I would like to do a family photo here next time.

if you are in the bar harbor area, you will cross this park multiple times, across the Geddy's. it…read moreis an urban park in bar harbor. green space offers stunning views of the ocean and nearby islands, with a full 180 degrees of natural beauty on show from the northwest right around to the southeast. It's probably the best view in Bar Harbor. it is a popular viewing point for tourists. locals say- it is a popular viewpoint to watch the Fourth of July fireworks each year. This is such a peaceful spot to look out at the ships anchored in Frenchman Bay as well as the many islands near Bar Harbor. Grab a space on the lawn to relax or have a picnic and enjoy the view.