best 21+ cruise/ tour in the greater portland area by far. Both Joe and Pete have been fantastic,…read moreesp after bad trips with other companies. It was refreshing to have professional knowledge in a comforting setting!

Absolutely loved our tour with Pete! He was very knowledgeable about Portland, beer brewing, and…read morethe breweries that we went to during our tour. Loved that we got to go to some places that were smaller breweries and a bit off the beaten path.

Nice arcade. Small but enjoyable. The unlimited play for an hour was perfect, we enjoyed very much.read more

The bar service was amazing, Cindy was professional and went above and beyond ! I really…read moreappreciate it. It could not have gone better.

We loved the Uncle Ned's Cabin room. It was such a fun theme with lots of creative puzzles and…read moreamazing dynamics. We'll definitely be back to do another one.

Wasn't sure if I was going to like my first escape room experience but was pleasantly surprised. It…read morewas a fun and challenging figuring out the puzzles and trying to make our way through. We got out with .7 seconds to spare. Would like to try the other rooms as well.

Challenging, fun, and a great story to bring home! Monkey C Monkey Do is like a big outdoor version…read moreof the ropes course you can find in the South Portland mall. It works on a slightly different hook-in system, but doing it this way invites you to be present in what you are doing, and also adds another level of safety when you and buddy are looking out for each other. There are multiple levels of the ropes course, each more challenging than the other. The ground level is made for kids under 12 and it's a great intro to the latching system and "learning the ropes", so to speak. The very top level is black diamond level difficulty... I've seen a few kids brought to tears up there, and I imagine some adults have cried too. But there are a few levels in between that are a good balance of fun and challenging, while also very safe. Another great upside of buying the full ticket is the zip lines. So much fun! There are a few that you can access from the main course and a few that are nestled in the woods. I was terrified of zip lining before visiting and now I feel good about it. A lot of that is how skilled and thoughtful the whole staff is. They make you feel safe and also encourage you to face your fears and have a great time! Shout out to Bethel for running the whole show and creating a memorable experience for both kids and adults alike. They are only open for the summer and it's a good idea to make a reservation online, just in case it's a particularly busy day. Can't wait to return next year!

What FUN!!! This massive jungle gym is super exciting for monkeys of all ages…read more Beyond the obstacles you see in the main compound, and there additional zip lines and elements deep in the woods as well. They give you 2.5 hours which honestly goes by real fast, especially when the course is full of people and you need to wait for people ahead of you. Very professional and safe environment. Super friendly staff. Definitely worth the money and memories.

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.

I visited this place as part of a group party, and it was enjoyable. The pottery and color options…read morewere very nice, and the overall environment was pleasant. The staff was helpful and friendly. I would definitely return, as it is a suitable choice for anyone, regardless of art experience. I would recommend it.

A nice paint your own pottery spot. Loses a star because it's pretty pricey--most of the pieces are…read more$25-$45 plus there's an $8/pp studio fee.

This is an amazing escape room experience created by someone who has clearly done their research…read more And what a difference that makes in the overall game play, theme, and player immersion. Tom Anderson is doing what he loves, and it's hard to not feel that infectious passion he has for the escape room culture when coming here. This business isn't housed in the flashy of buildings or a destination town, but that doesn't matter. What matters are the creative worlds you step into once the door behind you is closed. You'll forget where you are and you'll forget who you really are (am I bank robber? am I zombie apocalypse survivor?). The only thing that matters? Getting. Out. Annnnnd, even if you don't, there will still be a friendly smile escorting you out of your failed game and offering you some candy! As with every escape room I IMPLORE YOU to do this with friends. Escape Rooms usually only suck when you get thrown into doing them with people you don't really know (and can't yell at, push over, and literally fall down on top of, and still be cool with when the game's over). I've had the pleasure of doing a couple rooms here now, and - I think this is a sign of an exceptionally run business - I can't wait to come back. I can't wait to try every single new room one that opens up in the future! In talking with the owner, he seems very keen on doing innovative things that other rooms in Maine haven't gotten to (solo or couples games? puzzles that break down the fourth wall? live creatures? sensory stimulation? madness, I tell you! madness!) and that's what's going to continue to set Tom apart.

Okay - first, I love Escape Rooms. That needs to be said. If you are into brain teasers, riddles,…read moreand math/logic problems and you haven't checked out anEscape Room - what are you waiting for?? Escape Room 207 is a perfect place to get your toes wet in this immersive gaming experience. Tom (owner/operator) has created some amazing puzzles paired with great themes. It is clear that the puzzles are well thought out and have continuity (trust me - this matters). The rooms are well themed and have some unexpected surprises - including one that I haven't seen anywhere else. I'm looking forward to returning here in the future to try out his other rooms. Definitely worth the drive out of Portland proper. Check it out! You won't regret it.

We did the World on Edge escape room with five of us, and had an absolute blast. We used 2 of our 3…read moreallowed hints and finished with time to spare! It didn't feel too hard or too easy, and the experience was pretty immersive. A little pricey but it's to be expected on a weekend in Portland.

Great staff and fun for everyone! We all pulled our weight! Can't wait to do it again!read more

I am from south of Boston. At our local craft craft store, we count the days until Catherine comes…read moreto offer workshops for us. She comes for a weekend every few months (not nearly often enough and we have some serious Maine-envy!). We have done some awesome stuff with Catherine- art journals, mixed media canvases, shadow boxes, holiday ornaments. Her projects are always refreshingly new and involve cool techniques we haven't tried before. Catherine is energetic, funny and a really great instructor. I have not missed a single one of her classes here and I highly recommend her. She recently released a line of rubber stamps of her own art through Art Gone Wild, and they are wonderful. Wish I lived closer to the Merrymeeting Art House. You Maine crafters are lucky.