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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I'm no stranger to parks and beautiful natural places, but Acadia is like a dreamscape. There's…read morestunning ocean views from crumbling gorgeous cliff sides. There are lakes, streams, ponds, scenic lighthouses, boats, bikes, trails, gardens, crazy hikes with vertical iron rungs, rolling forest hikes, lighthouses, and more! The main issue you'll run into is crowds.. lots of people want to come here, especially in July and August. Best thing to do, go in as early as possible, do some things, take a break, go back again after 3. If you're early, you can get a parking spot then work from there. If you are flexible on time, take advantage of the shuttles, but be warned, they may be full, and they don't run every 10-15 minutes, so plan accordingly. I would be in the park by 7, have plans maybe on a tour in Bar Harbor late morning or early afternoon, then head back after 4, and I got to all the must-do's, ie hiked the Beehive, the Bubbles, Cadillac Mountain sunrise and sunset (reserve this early as spots sell out, I booked mine 3 months in advance the minute they released and they were sold out shortly later, especially sunrise tickets), Jordan Pond and popovers, Bass Harbor Lighthouse, as well as some boat tours in the area, including very successful whale and puffin watching. For more hints and tips, I watched some YouTube videos, there's great info out there, especially the videos from Ash, a former park ranger, who has loads of helpful tips to get around and not spend your trip sitting in traffic or waiting in a parking spot.

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.

People are great, the venue is incredible other than a few sections in the 200 and 300 where it…read moreseems that the "slope" of the ground is off a little and if you're short, you may see the show at a bad angle. In that case, look for an upgrade at the desk.

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.

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.