- TripBuzz found 30 things to do with kids in or near Waterville, Maine, including 25 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Augusta, Skowhegan and Gardiner.
- From Railroad Square Cinema to Flagship Cinemas, the Waterville area offers 73 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, History Museums, Parks and Sports Teams (Amateur).
- Located by the Kennebec River, Waterville, Maine is a unique and historic city. Many local eateries, food from local farmers and craft artisans, the Maine International Film Festival, Taste of Greater Waterville, and more attractions are part of the Waterville culture. There is rich history to explore in the Redington Museum and structures throughout the downtown that are named on the National Register of Historical Places.
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As a destination for amateur geology, Mt. Apatite offers visitors a variety of rock quarries containing gems and stones to dig and collect. The area has trails, creeks, and forests for visitors to explore.
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The Penobscot Theater is a professional regional theater. When not busy educating children in area schools, the theater troupe gives several performance each year in the Art Deco/ Egyptian Revival style Bangor's Opera House that was originally constructed in 1920.
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One of the participants of the Ready to Learn national program, the Maine Discovery Museum was opened in 2001. Besides the hands-on exhibitions and the learning programs, it can also host birthday parties and other special events.
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A nature preserve open to visitors during daylight hours 365 days a year, the Cathance River Preserve features numerous hiking and walking trails. Guides offer weekend educational seminars and the Preserve hosts youth day camps in the summer.
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The bowling alley, Yankee Lanes of Brunswick, is a 32-lane facility that features automatic scoring, a restaurant, and competitive bowling leagues for people of all ages. The alley is available for birthday parties.
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Located in a converted station that was originally constructed in 1897, Bangor’s Hose 5 Fire Museum features a variety of historic firefighting vehicles, including a 1930 McCann Pumper and a 1917 Garford Pumper.
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Maine Maritime Museum showcases the marine history of Maine with its historic shipyard, a full size sailing vessel replica accompanied with other interactive exhibits.
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are waterfront gardens featuring a number of attractions including waterfalls, a visitor center and other specialty gardens in addition to multiple artworks installed within the premises.
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At Maine Fiberarts Visitor Center, guests can explore exhibits featuring artwork pieces with fiber as the medium. The collection consists of rugs, quilts, draperies, books, and more. The center also hosts classes on felt making and basket weaving.
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Located along Essex Woods, Bangor Dog Park features fenced grassy areas for canine recreation and exercise. The park provides a double-gated entrance, benches, access to water and a separate area for smaller dogs.