sanford-springvale
The perfect day is a short ride away
Explore Nature
Just minutes from the region’s scenic beaches, the inland area offers ample opportunities for outdoor fun. Enjoy access to freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers for fishing, swimming, kayaking, and water skiing; miles of beautiful recreational hiking and biking trails, including the Mousum Way Trail in Sanford or the six-mile multi-use Sanford-Springvale Rail Trail. Discover the Sanford Lagoons – one of York County Audubon’s premier birding sites, with over 225 species of birds recorded throughout the year.
Laid-Back Fun for the Whole Family
Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport offers unique sightseeing flights that let you see Maine’s famous coast from a whole new perspective, and everyone gets a window seat. Bring your camera for vacation photos that will wow everyone back home. The Sanford Mainers, part of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, bring it to historic Goodall Park—where Babe Ruth hit his final home run as a Boston Red Sox.
Sanford’s pick-your-own farms are an excellent way for the whole family to get out and get hands-on with their food, take a hayride, or meet some friendly farm animals. Seasonal offerings include apples, strawberries, blueberries, and much more. The Sanford Farmers’ Market offers fresh produce and local crafts, and Sanford’s three homemade ice creameries are not to be missed!
Small City, Big Entertainment
A tight-knit community, Sanford loves to share its hometown traditions with visitors. Showcasing the city’s proud history, The Sanford-Springvale Historical Society offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the historical and cultural impact of the textile industry on the area.
Gateway Park is the perfect spot to watch the Independence Day fireworks set off over Number One Pond. Throughout the summer, the Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team‘s weekly show delights crowds. Sanford’s downtown continues to grow with a variety of authentic international cuisines to explore.
Sanford’s village of Springvale is home to Nasson Little Theatre, where you can enjoy home-grown productions of Broadway musicals and original theatrical pieces or take part in a murder mystery dinner. Enjoy a national touring performance at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. Rainy days are the perfect time to visit Bowl-A-Rama or Smitty’s Cinema for movies, arcade and bowling fun.