- The list below includes 190 free or cheap things to do in or near Freeport, Maine, including 84 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Farms & Ranches, Movie Theaters and Breweries.
- From Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park to Eagle Island State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Freeport and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Portland, South Portland, Brunswick and Scarborough.
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The Perry MacMillian Artic Museum and Art Studies Center is located within Hubbard Hall on the Bowdoin College Campus. The museum started after receiving 9,000 images and objects from the private collection of Donald B. MacMillian, an artic explorer starting in 1916.
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Bridge Street and Mill Street, Topsham, ME 04011
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Originally constructed in 1892, wire rope constructed Androscoggin Swinging Bridge connects Topsham and Brunswick. Walk across the river on this pedestrian swinging bridge with a park and shopping on both sides.
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The Joshua L. Chamberlain museum is located in the restored home of the Gettysburg hero who also served as governor and university president after the war. Daily tours through the museum are conducted by the local historical society.
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Built in 1824 and enhanced during its almost 2 centuries of existence, the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum is dedicated to the hero of the Civil War which later became the Governor of Maine. It has collections depicting Chamberlain's life, family and career.
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Main Street in Brunswick stretches from the bridge over the Androscoggin River to Bowdoin College. Along the road are numerous restaurants serving different ethnic foods and small businesses including a bowling alley.
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With plenty of slots cars to be rented or bought, Slot Car Junction is worth the while for children and adults alike.
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To enjoy the unique display of textile art, visitors check out the Pejepscot Historical Society. Exhibits include pieces reflecting local history events and an array of other collections that rotate.
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Showcasing the Brunswick area, the Pejepscot Museum features rotating exhibits on a variety of local history from a 50,000-piece inventory of photographs and artifacts. The museum is open year round and is adjacent to the Skolfield-Whittier House.
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Established in 1862, the Skolfield-Whittier House is a historical museum that is open from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. The museum offers free admission to children under the age of 5.
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As a wilderness river, the Upper St. John River runs through many undeveloped forested areas. Canoeing is available in the gentler portions of the river while white water rafting can be conducted in the rougher parts.