Fascinating look into Pepperell Biddeford textile mills' 150 year history. At the peak of the…read moreMaine textile industry, 10,000 people worked here. You tour the weaving room, rapids and water falls that harnessed the power of the Saco river to run the looms and other equipment. You also see the underground lagoon where water was brought in through tunnels to run the equipment. The tour is given by former workers who give a glimpse into the industrial revolution and the decline of the New England textile business. The tour runs only in the summer . Check the website

I've been wanting to go on one of the mill tours for a long time and it was better than I expected…read more I live and work in Biddeford and went with a group of other people, including a few who actually worked in the mills back in the day. It was described as a two hour tour & it ran for about two and a half hours. This was a good thing because the tour wasn't rushed and everyone's questions were answered. The mills are being renovated and rebuilt at an astonishing pace so if you want to go, do it within the next few years. The price was $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for students, and it was well worth it. I posted a few pictures and there's MUCH more to see. Quick update (10/19/13): The mill tours are done for the season. Most of the tour takes place on unheated spaces and it's getting cold. If you're interested in checking this out, bookmark it and do it in Spring 2014 when they start up again. You don't want to miss this and the mills are being filled at an amazing rate so it won't look like this for much longer. Quick update (7/29/14): They're not doing mill tours this year. I'm not sure why but there's a lot of construction. Hopefully they'll start the tours again soon.

This museum is small, but the vehicles in the collection are rare and interesting. The building is…read morealso very well lit, so you can see and appreciate the details. The signs were very informative, and a museum employee shared additional tidbits while also giving us space to enjoy the collection on our own. I know a ton about the history of Porsches, but I actually learned something new from the signage on the 1955 Porsche 356, namely, that the car was marketed as the "Continental," because the importer believed that Americans felt more strongly about cars with names than numbers. Now I understand why the 356 A models were called the "Speedster." Museums are for education! My only suggestion for improvement is to have at least one sign explaining how co-founder Miles Prentice came to love collecting and restoring cars. To people who live in the community and know the background, it might seem like bragging, but to those of us from faraway places, it's education. We visited on a Monday in April, and I appreciated that the museum is open every day of the week, including the "off season."

One of us is a car guy. If you love cars, come and check out this place. It's a small museum but…read morefull of great classics. The staff here are also very friendly. Highly recommended!

This place is adorable! Saco is our new 'hometown' and I love that there is a small museum…read morededicated to celebrating its history. The building was erected in memory of a local's parents (I'm foggy on the details) and inside are great bits and bobs of information about this quaint little town. I love to walk through and see furniture, keepsakes, all pieces of Saco's history proudly on display. There isn't a charge for entrance but there is a recommended $5 donation, of which should be gladly given. My suggestion is to go and soak up all you can, but then come back around the holidays to see the Festival of Trees!! Locals can sponsor and decorate Christmas Trees and donate items for auction - the proceeds go on to fund the museum! Our favorite part is to go and vote on the trees and gift shop decorations through the holidays. This year our favorite tree was a 12' tree decorated with nutcrackers saying Merry Christmas in language from all around the world! It's a must see. Make your way over :)

The Saco Museum is one of those small local museums that are worth exploring for an hour on a rainy…read moreday. There's a lot of local period clothing and even a KKK hood from the days when the Klan had a presence in the area. There's also an assortment of natural history items,rocks, fossils, and things like that. This isn't the Smithsonian or anything, but it's interesting for a little while.

Fantastic experience! The trolley ride was super affordable…read moreand absolutely adorable for a quick go around! The biggest bummer was that the green trolley we chose to ride on is unable to do the loop around so we were only able to go back and forth in a straight line unlike the yellow trolley which actually went in around its track to face forward again. The gift shop was super cute and the hot chocolate and candy canes were a great touch to stay warm!

Wonderful day spent at the Seashore Trolley Museum We…read moreenjoyed the indoor dioramas in the newly renovated building. I could have stayed in there all day, if I was the only one in the room. So much detail to each display. It can get a little crowded, which can make it difficult to see all of the detail without feeling rushed or in the way. There are some exhibits upstairs as well, don't forget that section. The gift shop was fun to browse while waiting for our trolley boarding time. I was able to purchase a great souvenir t-shirt - great quality. They had a few snacks and beverages for sale as well. The volunteers were very busy helping and directing people while we were there. The boarding area was spacious with things to look and some engineers standing by to load people onto the trolley. They provided a nice history narrative as the trolley meandered through the property. We were excited as our tour included a stop in the pumpkin patch. We were able to pick one pumpkin per person/ticket. After the tour you have the ability to walk around the campus to the MANY displays and vehicles. We were able to also walk into the the repair garage and see the mechanics and artists working to restore some of the older trolley/train cars. We loved our time there and would definitely return with friends and family. Thank you to all of the hardworking team and volunteers for preserving the history.

The museum was alright, wish there was more regarding shipbuilding. I found some of the staff…read morecondescending bordering on rude when I accidentally entered the archive area because the door was left open. Didn't appreciate the snide remarks when I was lost due to their confusing "You are here" maps.

The staff at the Brickstore Museum helped us plan and set up our rehearsal dinner and wedding in…read morethe Dane Street Program Center Courtyard. The space was beautiful and everything ran as planned. We had the best day and it was both affordable and easy. Photos by Sydney Bilodeau Photography.

Before heading to the airport we were looking for things to do (not in the rain) so we found this…read moremuseum. This is a free museum that survives off donations. As we walked in we were greeted by a curator (I'm sorry I don't remember his name) who was amazing. He offered a tour of the museum and stated after his tour we could walk around as we pleased. This man was a wealth of knowledge and even had so good humor to add to the information. I was so intrigued by what he was saying and showing that I didn't even take pictures. Next time we are in town I think we will go back again when we have even more time to spend!

Incredible collection of wartime memorabilia. A museum with a heart, Mr Lee and our guide Chris are…read morevery welcoming. The museum staff makes you feel like family. We spent three hours looking and listening to great stories you cannot read in books. I felt emotional hearing the stories well delivered by Chris. Highly recommend this museum in PORTLAND, MAINE. Leo of California

We came to Maine very VERY early season (March 20th-24th) and were looking for something to do…read more Most of the area is still in full 'pre season' mode, with many restaurants and services closed, especially during the week. We found the walking Food tour on Viator and jumped at it - and boy were we glad that we did! Because of the time of year, my wife and I were alone on the tour and as such got to spend around 3 hours with our guide, Ray Sapirstein. Putting aside Ray's obvious love for Portland and food in general, he was a charming guy - keeping us engaged and entertained with stories about the area for the entire duration of the tour. Ray is a PHD trained historian and, as such, was able to fill in a lot of color about the area, going beyond the 'food' aspects of the tour, describing the 'hilly roads' which were sand dunes were covered up to build out the city. Add to that the fact that he took us to several places that we NEVER would have found via googling for 'best ofs' and would have been a HUGE failure to miss! Andy's Old Port Pub - a neighborhood bar (don't call it a dive, though in my mind it qualifies). Spend some time chatting with Thomas, the owner, and Steve the bartender - and had what I can only describe as the single best haddock taco I've ever had in my life. Do not judge a book by it's cover: this place is AWESOME. Great craft beer tap list, and a warm and friendly environment. If I lived in the area, this would be my regular. From there we went to Gilbert's Chowder house right next door - Ray was again right: don't sleep on the seafood chili - it was RIDICULOUSLY amazing. After that we paid a visit to the Harbor Fish Market where we got to see the recent catches, and as Ray pointed out the 'transparency' of the thing: fish are cleaned and prepped for sale right where the customer can watch, and all fish are labeled as 'fresh' (with VERY few pre-frozen exceptions). This is also the place to go if you want to buy Maine swag. From there we proceeded to Rigby House, an unassuming 'coffee shop and workspace' that Ray promised us had nothing short of the best lobster roll in Maine: I've had some good lobster rolls so I can't quite commit to that, but the bread it was built on was FANTASTIC, baked locally from one of the bakeries rated tops in the nation right in Portland. This stop came with either 2 samplers or 1 full pour from their 20+ menu. Don't miss the blueberry ale. It's a rare treat and again, came from Ray's love of his city. From there, we visited Dean's Sweet shop for a couple of truffles and terrible jokes, and then Fiasco's Gelato to round up our day - try the lobster gelato, it's weird and not something I'd necessarily do again...but glad to have had the experience. The whoopie pie gelato was top notch and the blueberry was one of the best gelatos I've ever had. For a 3 hour tour, with all food included, we were certainly full and happy. The walk was short - I don't think we wandered more than a mile in total - and when we were showing signs of being "Help me I'm not from Maine cold", Ray took us into Grittys, another neighborhood bar just for a warm up.

Ross took us on a tour of downtown Portland. His encyclopedic knowledge of the city's authentic…read morehistory went far beyond what is taught or commonly studied. Native Portlanders would do well to walk and talk with Ross to gain a deeper knowledge of this spectacular place.

Everyone was extremely friendly and very helpful . I really enjoyed visiting the library .read more

Small town library which features all you'd expect of a small town library. One thing that stands…read moreout is that they lend more than books; they lend out telescopes, binoculars, puzzles, games, park and museum passes, knitting and crochet needles, and even ukuleles. Many programs for children which is nice. Free tech time appointments so you can work with a librarian to answer questions. During the winter they tend fires in their reading rooms. Free WiFi and good study spots.

Tour was ok, but a little boring for the kids - lots of "dad, can we please get off soon?"…read more We booked for an easy tour, but in retrospect would definitely go with a smaller boat and more unique tour. Would probably be 2-3 stars, but bumped further down to 1 for the very rude tour guide.

Fun time!! Our 1st time in Portland and we decided to take a tour of the city and harbor. If you've…read moreever done the Duck tours in Boston then you know you're in for a treat with Quack N cruise.