Visiting Maine - 5 Fun Things to Do

 Growing up, my family always went to Maine. We camped in Maine every summer and I was beyond excited to take my own kids to Huttopia and go camping where my family used to. But, I love the Maine coastline and how many memories I have attached to it.

If you're heading to Southern Maine, here are 5 things you have to do!

1. Check out Nubble Light House - the rocks across the water are so much fun to take pictures on and if you get there during low tide there is so much space!

2. Visit the Kittery Trading Post - this place is a staple. Floors of hunting gear, knick knacks, and food products. My kids still don't love taxidermied animals but exploring the trading spot is always fun.

3. Visit the Old Orchard Beach Pier - find all the pier snacks! Fresh squeezed lemonade, lobster rolls and a trip to the candy store are necessary. Pictures below the pier are usually absolute perfection as well.

4. Visit the Kittery Outlets - with over 100 shops and stores, there's something for everyone. We're always able to get some great items for the new school year.

5. Spend the day at Funtown Splashtown USA. We had a blast here!

What's your favorite thing to do in Southern Maine?

- Heather

Funtown Splashtown, Maine

I've written a few times about how growing up we always went camping in and how excited I was to bring my kids to Huttopia to stay where I stayed. Growing up, summers consisted of camping and adventuring around Maine. My dad was known to "get lost" while we were out driving and end up somewhere amazing. Funtown Splashtown was always a favorite of mine and I knew we had to visit while we were in Maine.

There are so many wonderful classic rides - teacups, Casino, cars you can drive, and the Carousel. There's also a whole water park area!

Fried Oreos are an absolute must at any and all theme parks. Tyler absolutely loved them!

 They have two different ticket types: Little Combo for 38" to 47" and Big Combo for 48" and up. Seniors get their own price! You can buy passes for each park individually, but it just makes sense to buy the combo pass - you can even put the price of your pass towards a Season Pass!

Funtown Splashtown is open May 27th and runs until September 4th, but you can check out the hours here. It's a great park for the whole family.

- Heather

Huttopia, Southern Maine

Growing up, my family and I spent every single summer camping in Maine. My family had a trailer and we had the best spot every year, at the end of the path, right on the water. I've always said I wanted to bring my kids there so I was thrilled when my mom messaged me that the campground we used to go to, was bought and was being remodeled into Huttopia.

Unlike other campgrounds, Huttopia does not allow you to bring in your own trailer, and instead you stay in their safari tents and cabins.

In addition to the gorgeous lake, they have a cafe, laundry, a pool, and a great swing set. Additionally, they had activities set up the whole weekend for the kids.  

Rates start around $260 and go up based on your weekend and on the lodgings you choose. 

I love that it was close to Kittery, York, Funtown Splashtown, and York's Wild Kingdom. It made a for a great family weekend! Keep Huttopia in mind as you book your family summer trips!

- Heather