Four Rainy Day Activities on the Maine Coast
Looking forward to a Maine beach vacation, it’s easy to forget that the wildflowers and lush greenery couldn’t grow without the occasional raindrop. Most visitors would certainly prefer that the rain conduct its business outside of their vacation time, but that can’t always be the case. Fear not, because even if the clouds roll in, there are plenty of rainy day activities on the Maine coast around Ogunquit that can complement the perfect beachside vacation.
Examine Fine Art in Ogunquit
Paintings, drawings, and a healthy percentage of sculptures are at least as adverse to rain as you are, so why not join them indoors at one of the nearby galleries or museums? The Ogunquit Museum of American Art houses over 2,000 works in its permanent collection, enough to hold your interest even through a deluge of Biblical proportions. If you’re partial to contemporary local artists, you can discover their work at the Barn Gallery. The artists who run it often host events like workshops, gallery talks, and panel discussions.
Sit Back and Enjoy the Show
The sun might get stage fright once in a while, but professional actors are ready to perform for you in Ogunquit rain or shine. The Ogunquit Playhouse, with its full-scale productions of musicals musicals both classic and new, has been dazzling audiences for over 80 years. Actors from an original Broadway hit have been known to drop in to see the show’s latest incarnation, and the playhouse is one of former President George H.W. Bush’s favorite spots, too. You can also catch the latest flicks with popcorn in hand at the Leavitt Fine Arts Theatre, which has entertained Ogunquit since 1923 and retains much of its original style.
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry
Like the Postal Service, lobstermen and fishermen from the Maine coast are out working no matter what the weather. The eateries they provide for will still be serving all the fresh seafood you can imagine. Some even have covered porches, so you can bask in the fresh ocean air without getting wet. For a fine dinner suited for a couple or special occasion, look no further than the Old Village Inn on Main Street in Ogunquit. In the mood for something a little more casual? The Lobster Shack prides itself on hot chowder, cold beer, and a great time. Or, if your focus is more on the taproom than the food, you can tour Maine’s extensive network of craft breweries on the Maine Brew Bus
Stay In and Play
Sometimes when the skies are gray, all you want to do is batten down the hatches and spend time with the family. This can be an especially great option if you’re in need of rainy day activities for kids. Nothing brings people together quite like a board game or a few hands of cards in an Ogunquit cottage at the Dunes on the Waterfront. Just visit the office to borrow something from our game shelf.
Don’t forget to check outside every now and then because the sun will be back in no time!