- The list below includes 181 free or cheap things to do in or near Peaks Island, Maine, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Art Gallery, Kayaking and History Museums.
- From Maine Island Kayak Company to Richard Boyd Art Gallery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Peaks Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Portland, South Portland, Brunswick and Scarborough.
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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.
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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.
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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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Sunset Marina, 231 Front Street, South Portland, ME 04106
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Kristen K. Charters Sport Fishing offers several deep sea fishing charters. Anglers can choose to fish for sharks, tuna, or fish inland for striped bass, stripers, bluefish, mackerel, cod, and haddock.
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58 Fore Street, Portland, ME
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During the spring, summer, and fall, visitors can enjoy the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company. Train rides and night photo shoot events are offered along with a museum that is open throughout the year for train enthusiasts.
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Fort Williams State Park is a local attraction known for its beautiful landscape as well as for the historic sites within its premises including the famous Portland Head Light and the ruins of Goddard Mansion.
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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.
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Goddard Mansion is a historic home that once belonged to Colonel John Goddard, a 19th-century lumberman. Largely destroyed by fire, it stands as a picturesque ruin surrounded by walking trails and picnic areas that offer a view of the Atlantic.
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Fred Forsley and brewer Alan Pugsley opened Shipyard Brewing Company in 1992 in its current location. The microbrewery, which began at Federal Jack's Restaurant and Brew Pub, is open for tours and tastings.
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The original purpose of the 1800s Portland Observatory was to monitor ships. The site currently houses a museum that concentrates on the history of the tower and allows visitors to get a bird's eye view of both Portland and the harbor.