Submitted by InigoMToya t3_z1501c in Maine
Just moved here a year ago and i love it, and i’ve got a birthday coming up. I’m under the legal drinking age, is there anything fun i can do for it?
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mostassuredlyafish t1_ix927we wrote
Personally I enjoy Round One in Portland, and Smitty's Game Lab in Sanford. Really any place with arcade games and cheap, salty foods.
jakey_P t1_ix92i65 wrote
Game lab is dope
Aggressive_FIamingo t1_ix94n2n wrote
I mean my idea of "fun" is just sitting at home watching Netflix and eating an entire pizza by myself. I'm guessing we have different ideas of fun though.
schilling207 t1_ix96sq4 wrote
The Axe Pit in SoPo is a good time. Head over to Round 1 afterwards for some bowling and arcade games.
Mixedthought t1_ix9b07r wrote
Drive to Montreal for drinks
Yourbubblestink t1_ix9l6ul wrote
Bowling!
Delicious_Rabbit4425 t1_ix9paw1 wrote
Hit up the Axe Pit in South Portland
DidDunMegasploded t1_ix9rivb wrote
I wonder what their prices are now...I remember paying around $5 or $10 when I used to go.
InigoMToya OP t1_ix9rnh0 wrote
i do that every day. i want some new experiences!
102015062020 t1_ix9sukb wrote
Get a hotel for the weekend. Get some massages. Make candles at Sea Love in Biddeford. Paint night. Bowling. Hit up some museums. The museum of art has a photography exhibit out now.
workingonit777 t1_ixa1n1t wrote
round one is fun for everyoneeee
Majestic-Feedback541 t1_ixa3otp wrote
I do that too, but I don't exactly describe it as fun.
xach t1_ixa5hh5 wrote
Especially candlepin
InigoMToya OP t1_ixa7uaj wrote
im disabled and cannot do that (yet) thanks for the suggestion though!
ChickenBeans t1_ixab1t0 wrote
Check out state theatre for shows, it’s beautiful too!
PolarBlueberry t1_ixabc2b wrote
So many great childhood memories at 1-7-10 in Augusta! Probably been 20yrs since I’ve last been there though.
LaChanz t1_ixae3fu wrote
It was like 2 bucks and change I think the last time I went. That was the mid 80's. I'm almost thinking you could still smoke in there.
Seaweed-Basic t1_ixaemop wrote
The Lincoln Hotel in Biddeford is absolutely stunning. Could make a whole weekend out of it all within walking distance. There’s an escape Room, shopping, restaurants, walk to Saco and see the falls, quick drive to the beach
rockpapergenocide t1_ixaf6oh wrote
Go have a beach fire!
Proud-Narwhal5900 t1_ixahuwm wrote
Depending on disability-check out the sport/ski possibilities with maineadaptive.org
ShovelPaladin77 t1_ixalrye wrote
If you don't know, candle pin bowling is a traditional version of bowling that was once heavily popular here in Maine. Think skee ball, but bowling. Played in a summer league one year. Much easier on the body than regular bowling and I was better at it.
SnooChickens9571 t1_ixao7vj wrote
Moose
InigoMToya OP t1_ixarfxu wrote
sounds like a blast, where can i sign up??
bringonthebacons t1_ixatspa wrote
My son did an escape room for his birthday last year, it was a lot of fun
butneverdestroyed t1_ixay0jf wrote
Check out Prides Corner drive in theater! It’s a vintage drive in spot. The prices are good, they usually do a multi-feature, and there’s a concession stand with reasonably priced eats. I loved it.
WhiskyIsMyYoga t1_ixazvam wrote
The drinking age in Quebec is 18. Just sayin’.
InigoMToya OP t1_ixazvj3 wrote
haha i’ve never been called “bub” before. i’m in south portland! i’m disabled though, so i unfortunately cant do things like hiking and skiing (for now). I definitely prefer more quiet things, the museums are really nice here, and i saw a show in the theater the other week. it was great!
spandexcatsuit t1_ixb0hbn wrote
Go to an all ages punk show. At your age I went to Genos. I don’t know if Genos still has under 21 events. But there must be all ages events in Portland. At that age my life was about getting into shows. I don’t recall ever watching tv or movies at home until I had kids, but I was 21 before Netflix even started mailing DVDs.
InigoMToya OP t1_ixb2lcj wrote
you guys are all so old on this subreddit haha. that’s a good idea! i really love the idea of going to punk shows, i just hope they’re safe since the pandemic.
spandexcatsuit t1_ixbgpts wrote
I’ve popped by a few shows here and there and it looks like punk is gentler now than it was in the 90s. Your generation seems healthier, more respectful, and more careful than we were— in all the right ways. Get your booster shot and don’t smoke.
Altruistic_Lunch6243 t1_ixc7i5k wrote
Have you not seen a moose sense you’ve been here?
Invisible00101001 t1_ixcf5dx wrote
Wow. I felt this in my soul.
Sharkvszombie299 t1_ixclgb1 wrote
Sun Tiki studios in Portland is a pretty sweet all ages venue. Def recommended checking it out
Gretyl_Angura t1_ixcr0fy wrote
My husband and I moved here over a year ago and have only seen dead ones 🤣
Altruistic_Lunch6243 t1_ixd8ig7 wrote
There’s place in jackman and Greenville area that do moose tours. Barharbor does puffin tours whale watching tours but it’s a little cold this time of year. Gray zoo has moose there also. I know gray is ADA I’ve taken my mom there who’s in a wheelchair.
Gretyl_Angura t1_ixdbgh5 wrote
That's really cool! Thanks for the advice! We have wanted to see some, so this is a great adventure idea!!
InigoMToya OP t1_ixe4ahy wrote
nahh im in portland and i dont go outside haha
colinhd27 t1_ixe8rz2 wrote
Oh I lived In sopo for a while. I was about to say the theater is nice and have you been to David 388? Way better than David's Downtown, and more affordable.
20thMaine t1_ixjrh4d wrote
What about a pizza with half one kind of toppings and half with another kind?
NomNomGamerz t1_ixt3921 wrote
Check out Maine Silverball Tavern in Saco, they've got a bunch of vintage and modern pinball machines. There's an atm and change machine in house, otherwise bring a couple rolls of quarters and enjoy!
Guygan t1_ix901u8 wrote
That depends entirely on what you consider to be fun.