This is a MUST SEE Museum when you're exploring Maine! They have a diverse collection of trains,…read moremodel trains and beyond! Jackson is an amazing manager too who let us see the model trains after the museum closed! SO MUCH fun with the double decker trains! Fun for the whole family if your kids want to sit and explore the trains! We brought our newborn and she loved it too! The train ride was ESPECIALLY fun because of the nice breeze and the conductors were funny, silly and entertaining! We love everyone here! We loved it every more that we bought metal fair Septa bus boxes- from the 1950s!! Antiques galore from the transit system!! I bought a fungi paper fan, fare ticket ride coins and a purple umbrella too! 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place and it's worth going and exploring part of our transit history and culture from the US! Just come here and have a blast for a few hours!! Love love love this place and all the people who work here!!

This was a very nice experience. A nice place to see and experience pieces of history and enjoy a…read moreride on the rails! For $15 i got to experience a ride on model railroad. That was lots of fun! Then youre dropped off to experience a self guided tour with lots of fun sights to find all around the scenery. I learned a lot on this day.

Fascinating look into Pepperell Biddeford textile mills' 150 year history. At the peak of the…read moreMaine textile industry, 10,000 people worked here. You tour the weaving room, rapids and water falls that harnessed the power of the Saco river to run the looms and other equipment. You also see the underground lagoon where water was brought in through tunnels to run the equipment. The tour is given by former workers who give a glimpse into the industrial revolution and the decline of the New England textile business. The tour runs only in the summer . Check the website

I've been wanting to go on one of the mill tours for a long time and it was better than I expected…read more I live and work in Biddeford and went with a group of other people, including a few who actually worked in the mills back in the day. It was described as a two hour tour & it ran for about two and a half hours. This was a good thing because the tour wasn't rushed and everyone's questions were answered. The mills are being renovated and rebuilt at an astonishing pace so if you want to go, do it within the next few years. The price was $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for students, and it was well worth it. I posted a few pictures and there's MUCH more to see. Quick update (10/19/13): The mill tours are done for the season. Most of the tour takes place on unheated spaces and it's getting cold. If you're interested in checking this out, bookmark it and do it in Spring 2014 when they start up again. You don't want to miss this and the mills are being filled at an amazing rate so it won't look like this for much longer. Quick update (7/29/14): They're not doing mill tours this year. I'm not sure why but there's a lot of construction. Hopefully they'll start the tours again soon.

The museum was alright, wish there was more regarding shipbuilding. I found some of the staff…read morecondescending bordering on rude when I accidentally entered the archive area because the door was left open. Didn't appreciate the snide remarks when I was lost due to their confusing "You are here" maps.

The staff at the Brickstore Museum helped us plan and set up our rehearsal dinner and wedding in…read morethe Dane Street Program Center Courtyard. The space was beautiful and everything ran as planned. We had the best day and it was both affordable and easy. Photos by Sydney Bilodeau Photography.

Our shore excursion at Portland, Maine's last stop brought us here. Our tour guide shared photos…read moreincluding Barbara Bush who liked to walk at the beach plus point out the Bush compound. Being 10-18-22 the huge cottages(mansions) of the wealthy were impressive to see but the stunning colored leaves of fall and some decked out with pumpkins and Halloween fanfare stole the show.

Walker's Point...aka: The Bush compound…read more This is the summer retreat of the Bush family. The estate is located on a peninsula (a point) of land which extends out into the Atlantic Ocean. In the compound there is the large main house, a boathouse, guesthouses, garages, tennis court, pool, dock and several patios and decks. Moreover, the lawns around the house are large and there is even a sports field. Of course, there is a gate at the entrance and it is guarded full time. There is a huge flagpole and when they are in residence the flag is flown. The history: The estate was originally purchased in the late 19th century by Bush's great-grandfather David Davis Walker, and George Herbert "Bert" Walker, his son. Both built mansions on the point in 1902 (moving in day was in 1903), however, David Walker's mansion has since been torn down. Shortly after Dorothy Walker and Prescott Bush were married, Bert Walker built a "bungalow" on the Point and gave it to them as a wedding present. When Bert died, his son, George Herbert Walker Jr. (aka: Herbie), purchased the property from his father's estate...it was not willed to him, he had to buy it. When Herbie passed away in 1977, the property went up for sale again and was purchased by Herbie's nephew, George H. W. Bush...yes, he had to buy it, and it was not willed to him. The estate has since remained in the Bush family. The compound has been referred to as the "Summer White House" by both George H.W. (41st President) and George W. (43rd President). Both hosted a variety of world leaders here during their respective presidencies with informal and private meetings. Gee Whiz info: It was previously known as Point Vesuvius, Flying Point and Damon Point and/or Damon Park. The area you basically "visit" is Parsons Way which is the piece of land you stand on to look at Walker's Point and the Bush compound. The area you park in is part of Parson's Way as well. It was donated by Harry Parsons (est. 1944) so everyone could enjoy the scenic and natural beauty. OK...so for us visitors/tourist: It is easy to get to and viewable along the road. There is a small parking lot along the road to Walker's Point (part of Parsons Way) for those wanting to stop to get a closer look. There is also a nice memorial close to where you park for President George H.W. - Unfortunately, and a tad rude, the lawn mowing companies that mow the lawns at the surrounding homes choose to park in the lot meant for visitors instead of at the residence they are working at. This makes parking even more limited...and it can be interesting around there to say the least when the lawn mowing companies arrive. Aside from the history, and this being the Bush compound...this is a beautiful area to sit for a few minutes and just take it all in...at Parsons Way. It's easy to see why they chose this area so many years ago. It's definitely worth a side trip!

Both of us grew up near seaside towns, so a love of maritime history runs through both mine and my…read morehusband's veins. Whenever we holiday in such a place, we make sure to check out the local museums to get a nice taste of the area's past. The exhibits tend to be quite small, but if well curated they can be as enjoyable as a trip to a grand gallery in a major metropolis. The Nott House was closed earlier this week (a review will come soon) but the KHS was running an exhibit about the local shipbuilders and sea captains from the southern Maine area so we went to check it out. The one room exhibit featured some beautiful works of art, sea captains' possessions, hand written cargo logs, photographs, and the banner flags from some long gone ships. They KHS tied the pieces together well - writing a story that was clear and informative - rather than a hodge podge of bits that have no cohesion. I'm looking forward to our tour of the Nott house next week.

Jennifer was a very knowledgeable guide and we enjoyed her tour…read more Can't say the same for the reception we received at the mansion front desk.

Fantastic tour guide! Informative and engaging. Friendly staff! The mansion is in fantastic…read morecondition for its age. Recommend the stop!

St. Anthony's Franciscan Monastery is such a blessing from God and a blessing to our family! A…read morefriend recommended this place and finally I had a chance to visit. A few times now! Beautiful grounds to take a beautiful walk along the coast. Along your walk there are several beautiful prayer stations to stop and reflect. You can even do some off trail type hiking through the forest. Jim in the gift shop is so kind. Such a blessing to be friends with a fellow Catholic. You will be greeted with a big smile and a warm heart! Lots of amazing blessings in the shop to look through. Mass in the chapel was awesome. Lots of cool, tribal, looking art of Mary and Joseph. I really loved this! Lots of places to pray and meditate in the chapel area. Don't forget to ask for a blessing from one of the Franciscans! Thank you St. Anthony's Franciscan Monastery for all you do. Thank you for your service to your community and most importantly to God We appreciate your example!

Beautiful and peaceful place to take a stroll. Lovely little paths and religious vignettes all…read morearound. We visited the week after the Kennebunkport Prelude and there was a beautiful nativity scene set up. Gift shop was very nice too.

A fun place to kill an hour and see some really cool old cars and music boxes from Model T.'s to…read morethe 1980's Delorean, The place is dark. Needs better lighting and the museum has not updated or changed anything in over 20 years. Admission is $7 for adults. The staff told me that this may be last year the museum may be in operation. The owner- and car collector has died and the estate may close the museum. Some beautiful and cool cars and motorcycles here.

A very diverse collection. All cats were in top notch condition. Overall a great place to visit.read more

The Cryptozoology Museum in Portland is a fun and very weird place to visit. It is full of neat…read moreexhibits about hidden animals like Bigfoot and the Yeti. The museum is small, but every single room is packed with strange models, footprints, and cool toys. It is a great stop if you like fun mysteries and want to see something totally different.

Was not sure what to expect but decided to give it a try. Enter a large building a pay a $10.00…read morecharge to view items. Cabinets filled with items. Some items had explanations, however most didn't. A large area covering big foot. Several big foot impressions were displayed along with a video.

I absolutely adore visiting this beautiful gallery. It's perched on the southern Maine coast in a…read moresmall town, on a residential street. It feels tucked away like a secret. Theres limited parking, but an overflow lot helps. Even as you walk across to the entrance door, you'll see some artwork in the gardens. Inside, there are multiple rooms and the exhibits change throughout the year. The signage and commentary is excellent, and it's very well curated. The best part is the sculpture garden out the back, but the views of the ocean are quite distracting - so make sure you save time to wander around and take it all in! OMAA is well worth the visit.

A small and intimate museum, but very well curated! I visited for the Looking For America and…read moreAmerican Conversations exhibits. I liked that these exhibits didn't just feature art that was conventionally pretty, but rather featured works that were more provocative. This surprised me considering the museum is relatively small; I expected more traditional and old-fashioned works. I felt like each piece challenged the idea of what it truly means to be American. As an added bonus, the museum grounds are GORGEOUS. They are a must-explore when visiting Ogunquit. Next time I will bring a picnic blanket and plan to spend the day there. I think you can even take a dip in the ocean on their pebble beach. Overall such an amazing experience.