Don’t let a little rain stop the party. Stay dry with these rainy day activities. Find your fave!
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Kennebunkport – Kittery – Ogunquit – Wells – York
Kennebunk / Kennebunkport
- Brick Store Museum
- The Brick Store Museum is open year-round with rotating Exhibitions, programs, and events. Explore seven galleries in their five historic buildings, watch demonstrations, enjoy gardens, and take part in walking tours.
- Garden Street Bowl
- Bowl a strike at this eclectic restaurant offering creative gastropub fare, bowling, and a game room.
- Kennbunkport Historical Society
- Take a house tour or explore the archive of artifacts, clothing, photographs, and more. The Society was founded in 1952 to preserve, protect, and present Kennebunkport’s social, cultural, and architectural history.
- Intown Trolley Co
- Sixty-minute narrated tours of Kennebunkport, Maine, highlighting landmarks like President Bush’s estate.
- Waterhouse Center
- An ice rink in the winter and a pickleball court in the summer, this open-air, roofed venue can keep you dry while you work up a sweat.
Kittery
- Kittery Community Center
- Drop in on a game of basketball in the KCC gymnasium, catch an act at the STAR theater, and more.
- Kittery Historical & Naval Museum
- Maine’s oldest town brings 350+ years of local and maritime history to life. Founded in 1977, it features ship models, navigational tools, colonial artifacts, and a replica of John Paul Jones’ USS Ranger. Visitors can also explore a historic garrison house and the Boon Island Lighthouse lens. Operated by the Kittery Historical and Naval Society, it’s a must-visit for anyone interested in New England’s seafaring past.
- The Kittery Outlets
- A premier shopping experience with over 120 stores along U.S. Route 1. Whether you’re planning a day trip or a weekend getaway, the Kittery Outlets provide a blend of retail therapy and coastal charm.
- Let’s Play
- An indoor playground designed for children aged 0 to 10 for a small fee.
Ogunquit
- Barn Gallery
- A vibrant, seasonal gallery showcasing works by the Ogunquit Art Association—including painters, sculptors, and photographers—alongside artist talks, workshops, and special events from May through October.
- Ogunquit Heritage Museum
- Housed in the historic 1780 Captain James Winn House, this free museum offers rotating exhibits on Ogunquit’s maritime, architectural, and artistic heritage, complemented by a genealogical library and gardens.
- Ogunquit Memorial Library
- The Ogunquit Memorial Library, built in 1897, is a charming stone building that looks like a small castle. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it offers a cozy collection of books, community programs, and historic features like a conical tower and arched windows—all just steps from Ogunquit’s shoreline.
- Ogunquit Museum of American Art
- Perched above Narrow Cove, OMAA features a rich collection of American art from the late 1800s to today, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs, set amidst coastal sculpture gardens.
- Ogunquit Playhouse
- A historic summer theater founded in 1933, known for producing Broadway-caliber musicals and plays in a charming venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Wells
- Flagship Premium Cinemas
- Catch the latest Hollywood blockbuster! A perfect way to beat any rainy day.
- Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit
- Housed in an 1862 Meetinghouse, this museum showcases artifacts and exhibits that chronicle the rich history of Wells and Ogunquit. It also features the Esselyn Perkins Library, offering extensive genealogical resources.
- Johnson Hall Museum
- A unique museum featuring a vast collection of Americana, including antique vehicles, vintage signs, and historical buildings, offering a nostalgic glimpse into America’s past.
- Wells Fire Museum
- After the Wells Branch Fire Station was closed, past firefighters repurposed the building into this wonderful museum highlighting the town’s firefighting history.
- Wells Shellfish Lab
- The Shellfish Lab is designed to teach everyone about ecosystems, biodiversity, and how climate change is affecting our coastal waters and the species that live in them.
York
- Old York Historical Society
- The Old York Historical Society in York, Maine, is a museum complex that preserves and interprets the region’s colonial and maritime heritage. Its historic properties include the Old Gaol, one of the nation’s oldest jails dating back to 1656, and the Perkins House Museum, a 1730s ship captain’s home. Visitors can explore period-furnished homes, a one-room schoolhouse, and exhibits showcasing early American life. The society also offers educational programs and maintains archives for historical research.
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