Family Activities

South Coast welcomes families, kids and dogs for fun at the beach and water parks

The South Coast of Maine feels like it was made for family vacations. Kids and adults will both feel a thrill as they pass through the gateway to Maine and into the land of lobsters and lighthouses and parks. Kids need to spend at day at parks like Funtown Splashtown USA and Monkey Trucks. For a day of quieter fun, there are miles of trails through coastal woods and wetlands in the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge. The beaches, of course, and wide, sandy, and gorgeous. Old Orchard Beach is known for special events like sand sculpting and car shows and fireworks the kind of neon-laced night frolics that kids and teenagers love. Plenty to choose from when you are looking for family friendly lodgings. And, many lodgings welcome your dog, too.

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York's Wild Kingdom

New England's Only Zoo AND Amusement Park

Route 1 - (GPS address: 1 Animal Park Road) York, ME 03909 207-363-4911

Get your tickets to the zoo at yorkzoo.com - Use the promo code VNEzoo25 to receive $2 off each adult ticket you purchase. In order to get this discount, you must buy your tickets online only. Discount codes may NOT be used at the in person ticket box.

See African lions, a Bengal tiger, ring tail lemurs, and so much more at York’s Wild Kingdom! We have a wide range of animals in beautifully landscaped exhibits, just walking distance from the quaint beach town of York Beach. Here at YWK you can feed African pygmy goats, deer, ducks, and a flock of parakeets all by hand. Enjoy some rides in our amusement park or play a round on our mini golf course. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch or feast from our snack bars.

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Huttopia - Southern Maine

Family-Friendly Outdoor Fun for Every Age

149 Sand Pond Road, Sanford, ME 04073 207-324-1752

Create unforgettable family memories with our extensive activity program at Huttopia Southern Maine. Children love our heated swimming pool and sandy beach area at Sand Pond, perfect for building sandcastles and safe water play. Family favorites include canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and exploring our forest trails. Evening entertainment features nightly campfires with s’mores, live music, magic shows, and outdoor movie screenings under the stars. Our game room offers ping-pong, foosball, and board games for rainy days. During summer, join organized activities like guided nature walks, children’s games, yoga classes, and our popular storytelling sessions. The main lodge creates a welcoming gathering space with string lights, hammocks, and comfortable lounge areas where families naturally connect.

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