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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.

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InigoMToya OP t1_ix9rnh0 wrote

i do that every day. i want some new experiences!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sharkvszombie299 t1_ixclgb1 wrote

Sun Tiki studios in Portland is a pretty sweet all ages venue. Def recommended checking it out

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20thMaine t1_ixjrh4d wrote

What about a pizza with half one kind of toppings and half with another kind?

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LaChanz t1_ix9camp wrote

Didn't they just reopen Happy Wheels in Westbrook? That would be a fun day.

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DidDunMegasploded t1_ix9rivb wrote

I wonder what their prices are now...I remember paying around $5 or $10 when I used to go.

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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.

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p777s t1_ixagy8v wrote

Turn the heater up to 67. Live a little! You deserve 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.

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Mixedthought t1_ix9b07r wrote

Drive to Montreal for drinks

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Guygan t1_ix901u8 wrote

That depends entirely on what you consider to be fun.

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Yourbubblestink t1_ix9l6ul wrote

Bowling!

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xach t1_ixa5hh5 wrote

Especially candlepin

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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.

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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.

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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.

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k_mainer t1_ixafof8 wrote

P.S. Happy birthday!!!

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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.

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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

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k_mainer t1_ixafj1a wrote

Do you like rocks? Jasper Beach in Machias. Depending upon where you are, it could be an easy road trip if you include an overnight. Decent local food, beautiful landscape, nice people. Also, college town.

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ChickenBeans t1_ixab1t0 wrote

Check out state theatre for shows, it’s beautiful too!

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Proud-Narwhal5900 t1_ixahuwm wrote

Depending on disability-check out the sport/ski possibilities with maineadaptive.org

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SnooChickens9571 t1_ixao7vj wrote

Moose

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InigoMToya OP t1_ixarfxu wrote

sounds like a blast, where can i sign up??

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Altruistic_Lunch6243 t1_ixc7i5k wrote

Have you not seen a moose sense you’ve been here?

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Gretyl_Angura t1_ixcr0fy wrote

My husband and I moved here over a year ago and have only seen dead ones 🤣

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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.

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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!!

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InigoMToya OP t1_ixe4ahy wrote

nahh im in portland and i dont go outside haha

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colinhd27 t1_ixasx27 wrote

Well it all depends on what you like to do for fun and what part of ME you in bub? Southern maine has alot of fun stuff, go carting is fun, bowling can be fun too. If you are up North I would recommend a house party, maybe a hike, maybe a little mix of things.

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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!

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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.

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kdubee t1_ixa5vge wrote

Totally depends what is fun to you… go north/west & indulge in maines recreations perhaps ? Ski, atvs, hiking

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InigoMToya OP t1_ixa7uaj wrote

im disabled and cannot do that (yet) thanks for the suggestion though!

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emmased t1_ixahadn wrote

Grab a friend with a dog and take a hike!!!

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bringonthebacons t1_ixatspa wrote

My son did an escape room for his birthday last year, it was a lot of fun

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Jamievs26 t1_ixav05c wrote

Make candles at Sea Love and go out for sushi!

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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.

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WhiskyIsMyYoga t1_ixazvam wrote

The drinking age in Quebec is 18. Just sayin’.

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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!

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