Three Places to Take Your Children when Visiting Southern Maine

Penny Harmon
When traveling to Maine on vacation, you will find many activities for you and your family to enjoy. The following are some great places to take your children when vacationing in Maine:

York's Wild Kingdom
Located on Route 1 in Maine, York's Wild Kingdom and Zoo has something for everyone. The younger children can enjoy the Kiddie Bumper Boats and petting zoo, while the older children may find the arcade and batting cages.

You will also find animals of many varieties in the zoo, from the North American Bison to the only White Bengal Tiger in Maine.

For information on pricing and directions, go to York's Wild Kingdom.

Old Orchard Beach
If you have never been to Old Orchard Beach, put it on your list for the summer of 2009. Not only does Old Orchard Beach have one of the best beach areas in southern Maine, it also provides entertainment for those of any age.

Home to Palace Playland, visitors can enjoy a variety of rides, as well as a fireworks display every Thursday night from the pier.

For information, go to Old Orchard Beach.

Funtown-Splashtown USA
Home to the largest amusement park in New England, Saco is the place to be in the summer. Funtown-Splashtown USA has a variety of rides for all; from the kiddie rides to thrill rides, you'll find the options are great, as well as the prices. They offer season passes for those planning on being the area for awhile and each year and have plenty of dining options in the park.

For more information, go to Funtown-Splashtown USA.

Published by Penny Harmon

Penny Harmon is a freelance writer living in Maine. She specializes in writing web content to help bring more traffic to your site. She currently writes for several clients, as well as Discover Maine Magaz...  View profile

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