Free & Cheap Things to Do in Boothbay, ME

  • The list below includes 100 free or cheap things to do in or near Boothbay, Maine, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Mini Golf and Breweries.
  • From Boothbay Community Park to School House Pond Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boothbay and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Brunswick, Boothbay Harbor, Bath and Freeport.
  • The list below includes 100 free or cheap things to do in or near Boothbay, Maine, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Mini Golf and Breweries.
  • From Boothbay Community Park to School House Pond Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boothbay and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Brunswick, Boothbay Harbor, Bath and Freeport.
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33.5 Miles
95% 354 votes
Lighthouses Fort Road, South Portland, ME 04106 MoreLess Info
Erected in 1897 and completely electrified in 1934, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse was added in 1988 in the National Register of Historic Places. It has a gift shop.
33.6 Miles
97% 1418 votes
Lighthouses 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME MoreLess Info
Portland Head Light is the oldest operating lighthouse in Maine dating back to 1790. The lighthouse keeper's house now functions as a maritime museum and houses a wide range of historic artifacts on display.
33.7 Miles
98% 56 votes
Fishing 1 Spring Point Dr, South Portland, ME 04106 MoreLess Info
No Slack! Sportfishing Charters has inland private fishing charters for striped bass and bluefish, and fishing trips to Casco Bay for mackerel. The company also offers escorted sightseeing trips to lighthouses, Ft. Gorges, as well as wildlife and nature tours.
33.7 Miles
79% 14 votes
Historic Sites South Portland, ME MoreLess Info
Built in 1808, Fort Preble stands on the grounds of what is now Southern Maine Community College. Visitors can picnic among the granite walls of the fort itself, and take in views of Casco Bay and its islands.
33.7 Miles
95% 21 votes
History Museums 55 Bug Light Park, South Portland, ME MoreLess Info
Located in the historic Cushing's Point House at Bug Light Park is the South Portland Historical Society Museum. The museum features different exhibits each season and its nine-acre park overlooking Portland Harbor is home to the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse.
33.7 Miles
90% 144 votes
Parks South Portland Greenbelt Pathway, South Portland, ME 4106 MoreLess Info
Marked by a picturesque lighthouse and rocky pier is Big Light Park. The beachside park is popular with local photographers and families who enjoy the locations picnic areas, fishing and beautiful scenery.
33.7 Miles
60% 5 votes
Specialty Museums 2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME 4106 MoreLess Info
The maritime history of the local area is put on display at the Portland Harbor Museum. Founded in 1987, the museum is situated within the granite walls of the historic Fort Preble.
33.7 Miles
93% 30 votes
Historic Ships Bug Light Park, South Portland, ME MoreLess Info
Constructed on a former World War II shipyard, Liberty Ship Memorial was built as a tribute to those ship builders. The centerpiece of the memorial is a 35 foot tall sculptural replica of the Liberty ship’s bow section.
33.8 Miles
94% 173 votes
Lighthouses Bug Light Park, South Portland, ME MoreLess Info
Known locally as the bug light, the Portland Breakwater Light was built in 1875, and equipped with a fourth-order Fresnel lens, although the light has been removed. Inspiration for the light was taken from the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens, Greece.
33.8 Miles
93% 102 votes
Beaches South Portland, ME MoreLess Info
Small and pebbly, the Willard Beach covers only three acres and it is suite for swimming. There are several trails leading to it. It has restrooms, a snack-bar and showers. Dogs are allowed, although only several hours per ay.
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