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Point Sebago Resort - Point Sebago Resort in Casco, ME

Point Sebago Resort

2.4(55 reviews)
22.7 mi

I enjoyed our family's trip to Point Sebago. We rented a Glamping site and had a blast. Place was…read morevery kid friendly. Lots of kid activities, beach had gradual entry and swimming docks, and a few playgrounds right at the beach. Interestingly, PS was also very adult oriented with relaxed adult beverage consumption. We also rented a golf cart for the weekend. Fun times! It is a campground, not a resort. So know what a campground is before you book. There are many RVs and small "park homes" (small trailer looking tiny homes). They seem to be converting PS into more upscale tiny homes right on the lake. A welcomed improvement from my perspective. Food was okay for the limited menu. They have stuff for the kids (hot dogs, grilled cheese, etc.). We also got grilled chicken Cesar wraps. I would hate to have to eat dinner out all week there as the food appeared to be so-so. The rum bucket was good! Will return next year!

Very disappointing resort experience -- especially if you come here to swim…read more I honestly don't understand how Point Sebago markets itself as a great lake vacation destination when the main swimming area at the resort is in such poor condition. The biggest disappointment was the swimming area. The water was extremely unclear, and the lake bottom was covered with so much vegetation that walking through it felt like stepping on a heavy plastic bag. It was unpleasant and honestly disgusting. Swimming should be one of the main attractions of a lake resort, yet we found ourselves avoiding the water. What makes this even more frustrating is that we visited other beaches around Sebago Lake and the water was significantly clearer and the swimming experience was much better. So this is not simply a "Sebago Lake" issue. It appears to be a problem with the resort's own swimming area and how it is maintained. If other parts of the lake can have clear, enjoyable water, there is no reason guests should have to accept this at a resort. The nighttime experience was also terrible. People were making noise until around 3 AM, despite the resort's stated quiet hours beginning at 11 PM. We contacted resort security because our family was trying to sleep, but unfortunately, nothing meaningful was done. What's the point of having quiet hours if they aren't enforced? We also looked into renting a boat but decided against it after being told that the rental boats did not have insurance coverage and that we would be responsible for damage. As inexperienced boaters, we obviously weren't comfortable taking that risk. I want to be fair: our cabin itself was okay, and Kate, the co-host, was genuinely kind and helpful. She listened to our concerns and did her best to help. My criticism is directed at the resort experience and management, not her. Overall, this was not the relaxing lake vacation we expected. The swimming area, lack of nighttime noise enforcement, and boat-rental situation were major disappointments. There are other places around Sebago Lake where you can enjoy much better water and a more pleasant experience. I would not recommend Point Sebago if swimming and a peaceful family vacation are your main reasons for coming here.

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Point Sebago Resort - Golf at Point Sebago Resort in Casco, ME

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Mt. Washington Auto Road - Gift shop

Mt. Washington Auto Road

4.3(170 reviews)
52.0 mi

The ~$36 per person cost might make you immediately turn around before entering. But it is…read more**highly worth it**. We did ask about the cost: The guard told us that the road has been owned by the family for ~100-150 years or so. At some point in the early 1900s the government decided that Mt. Washington itself would become a National 'property' (I honestly cannot remember if it's a state park or national monument or what). But the government did allow the family to keep their road. It's the only way to the top. Driving up the 7-8 miles you can see the amount of maintenance required year-round, so there's where (I assume) a good chunk of your money goes. It was a fun and amazing drive. From hairpin turns to parts that were just gravel roads to fantastic views, it had everything. Beautiful scenery. Super fun getting stuck behind drivers who clearly had no idea that you could actually go faster than 5 mph. Ugh. You do get a 'This Car Has Gone Up Mt. Washington' bumper sticker. Fun. But this is worth it for the top. Even without hiking around, plan to spend at least a half hour, and maybe several hours, just walking around seeing the sights and reading about the history at the top. It's amazing. And highly worth the trek!! ***And on the way down PLEASE pay attention to all of the signs saying to put your vehicle in low gear to save your brakes. This is NOT rocket brain surgery and made it very easy for us to get back down while saving probably 1,000 miles on brake pads.

We drove up in mid-August and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Well worth the ticket prices. They…read moregive you a complimentary bumper sticker, too. It is, however, a VERY challenging drive. The road is very, very narrow and you must be very careful to take it slow, take breaks in the various turnouts (check out the amazing view!), drive in low gear, and go easy on your breaks coming down. Most of the road is well-maintained, but the edges of the road in some parts are pretty severely washed out. The gift shop at the top is nice but small and crowded. We also went to the small but informative museum - pay what you choose. No matter the weather at the base or the time of year, it's colder at the top than you think it will be, so BRING A SWEATER.

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Cranmore Mountain Resort

Cranmore Mountain Resort

3.4(137 reviews)
45.5 mi

My family of four visited Cranmore during the 4th of July weekend. We had fun! It was a lot less…read morecrowded than I expected. There were only two eateries open, so the menu was limited. The mountain coaster was the best part, and we only waited a max of 5 min in line, and ended up riding it 6 times. There was a longer line for the Soaring Eagle zipline and Swing, only because they can only hold a few people at a time. The chair lift had nice views. The trampoline was entertaining, but kinda one note. The inflatable obstacle courses were both scalding hot in the sun and had puddles from rain the night before, so my kids didn't like those. I'd recommend Cranmore Adventure Park for 2-3 hours of fun.

Learning to ski as an adult is both thrilling and terrifying. While happy with my slow but steady…read moreprogress, I'm often looking for ski locations offering trails that align with my current ability and offer a bit of a challenge when I'm up for it. Cranmore delivered just that and more. Lots of greens and blues where I could work on my skills, try trails with escalating difficulty, and still kick back when I just want to enjoy myself and not be a ball of nerves. I also enjoyed the length and variety of their many trails I could traverse. Was happy to have more options than just a quick up and down in a straight line over a full day of skiing. Their main lift was quick and skiers were able to load efficiently. Lots to look at on the way up. The day of my last visit there were several ski competitions going on just next to the lift so it was fun to watch people competing and see spectators make the trek up to watch as well. Ski patrol were out and about and lots of staff available to check in with as needed. The lodge itself had everything I needed... free cubbies to store your stuff, bench seating to change into your boots, adequate table space both up and downstairs to grab a bite to eat, indoor and outdoor gas fireplaces to huddle by, a bar and hot foods, and best of all... a bathroom at the same level as where you can ski up to so no having to navigate stairs in clunky footwear. Drop off area for skis, quick in and out to purchase tickets, simple walk over to a very large parking area. I can't wait to return when the opportunity arises!

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Northern Outdoors - Corn hole area at the lodge

Northern Outdoors

4.3(84 reviews)
79.2 mi

We went on a family camping trip to hike and go white water rafting. This place surpassed…read moreexpectations for so many reasons. 1. Location is very convenient to Moxie Falls. About a 10 minute drive away. 2. The camping offers many options from hotel rooms in the lodge, to cabins, to RV sites, tent sites and cabin-tents. We tried the cabin-tent and LOVED it. We are use to camping in tents so a cabin-tent felt luxurious. 3. The lodge offers a huge hot tub, a swimming pool, corn hole, billiards, and an arcade...complete with several claw games which all kids love. 4. The food and drinks are really quality. We're talking gourmet food, but good selection of classics and something for everyone. They have a great selection of craft beer. 5. The white water rafting is down to a science! They offer gear for staying warm even when wet...wetsuit parts (jackets, pants, booties), and of course life jackets and helmets. You literally just have to show up. 6. The guides and staff in the lodge are very knowledgeable, very friendly, and some of them are very funny. All of them are great to talk to. We rafted the Kennebec, and we can't wait to come back and do the Dead River and the Penobscot too!

This place is for anyone who loves the outdoors! White Water Rafting, Hiking, Tubing down the…read moreriver, and more. What really stood out was the outstanding woodwork in the restaurant & bar. We rented the King Pine log cabin for a birthday party. It sleeps 14+! I do have pictures that I will share but the beds aren't made because we were leaving & housekeeping does all of that. We all went to breakfast at their restaurant. Delicious & huge portions. Reasonably priced as well. There's a large hot tub, game room, swimming pool & pool table. Nice cozy couches in this area as well. The staff were some of the nicest people I have ever met. This is an all season place. It is definitely worth the trip!

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The Moosequach is real and they have proof

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Beautiful sunset over the Kennebec River

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