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Budget friendly family vacation. Things to do with kids in new england. Things to do with kids in Portland. #familyvacationdestination #familytravel #familyvacay #portlandheadlight #fortwilliamspark
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Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen & Topside Tavern😁😁@, Freeport Maine,#maine, #lighthouse,#lobster , #clams,#seafood , #clamchowder
filber_viloriafilber_viloria
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When we were kids my mom brought us here ALL the time. At the time we were allowed to go in the forts, now the big one is blocked off. I realized my son is a great adventurer until he needs to be carried, I’m thankful for my built in best bud no one I would #newengland #maine #realisticmomlife
mocktailsandmakeupmocktailsandmakeup
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I can see why this is the most photographed lighthouse in America. You feel nothing but serenity when looking at the blue water, while the wind is blowing through your hair, and watching the sun shine over the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Just 20 minutes from Portland is a short drive to Fort Williams Park. Here will you will find walking trails which are pet friendly 🐾 and the famous Portland Head Light. You can view it from either the north or south end. I personally like the north end better due to the lack of people on this side. I was there during midday as we were making our way up the coast. The most optimal time for viewing it however, would be sunrise or sunset. I was also there during the summer, but the winter adds a whole different look that is just as beautiful. Save this for your next trip to Maine!
bianca_velardibianca_velardi
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Amazing views with much to explore and really nice walking paths... most with a gorgeous view and plenty of open and secluded spots to sit and enjoy the view or reflect. Crowd seemed generally friendly and respectful where if you found a place to sit or pause for a views no one was breathing down your neck waiting for you to move and kept a peaceful, respectful distance. You can enjoy a short walk or stay for hours and find places to sit or picnic and hang out. A few safer areas where you can climb down towards the water on some rocky beds that are fun to explore and of course contribute your rock stacking talent to the various piles all over. But please always be respectful by not throwing the rocks or knocking other rock piles down.. only one with authority to do that is mother nature! Word of caution .. there are no boundaries, kids can walk right up to ledges that are, to say the least on returnable from. Part of the sheer beauty of the park is that it is in it's natural unencumbered state. Respect is healthy and there are so many safe places for kids to run, jump and climb. Wonderful place.
Jason J MillerJason J Miller
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Cape Elizabeth, Maine is home to Fort Williams Park and Portland Head Light. So history: constructed in 1787 and served through both World War I and World II, Fort Williams was finally decommissioned in 1962. Fort Williams and the surrounding acreage were purchased by the Town of Cape Elizabeth just two years later, in 1964. The former army post is now home to a 90-acre park featuring picnic facilities. small trail- the Cliff Walk begins (or ends, depending on where you start) at Portland Head Light. The .4 mile, one-way gravel trail is rated "easy", Views of Ram Island Ledge Light and Casco Bay Islands can be seen on a clear day. The park includes picnic sites, grills, playing fields, tennis courts, a playground, a beach, sledding hills, historic buildings, and the oldest lighthouse in Maine. It is open year-round, from sunrise to sunset. Dogs are allowed on leash, aside from designated off-leash sections.
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1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
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(207) 799-2868
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portlandheadlight.com
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Fort Williams Park is a 90-acre park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, encompassing numerous historical sites.
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