Free & Cheap Things to Do in Portland, ME

  • The list below includes 199 free or cheap things to do in or near Portland, Maine, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Sports Facilities/Fields, Breweries, History Museums and Hiking Trails.
  • From Casco Bay to Commercial Street, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like South Portland, Brunswick, Scarborough and Kennebunkport.
  • The list below includes 199 free or cheap things to do in or near Portland, Maine, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Sports Facilities/Fields, Breweries, History Museums and Hiking Trails.
  • From Casco Bay to Commercial Street, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like South Portland, Brunswick, Scarborough and Kennebunkport.
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0.4 Miles
81% 72 votes
Bowling 58 Alder Street, Portland, ME 04101 MoreLess Info
More than your typical bowling center, Bayside Bowl in Portland, Maine features a variety of entertainment choices for your date night or family night out. In addition to the games, guests can enjoy fine food and live entertainment.
0.4 Miles
71% 139 votes
Kayaking 170 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101 MoreLess Info
Visitors who are interested in whale-watching may enjoy what The Odyssey has to offer. Visitors of the site will not only be able to spot a variety of animals, including whales, sharks, and seals, but will also learn about the history of the area.
0.8 Miles
61% 142 votes
Specialty Museums 11 Avon Street, Portland, ME 04101 MoreLess Info
At the International Cryptozoology Museum, guests can learn about the strange history of legendary creatures like Bigfoot. Visitors can tour through the display area at their leisure and are free to ask the curator questions about the exhibit.
0.3 Miles
83% 29 votes
Movie Theaters 1 Temple Street, Portland, ME 04101 MoreLess Info
Nickelodeon Cinemas is a movie theater offering viewings of recent movie releases. The theater has an old fashioned design with auditoriums of varying sizes. Nickelodeon Cinemas also maintains a standard concession stand.
0.5 Miles
54% 35 votes
Cultural Centers 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME MoreLess Info
The Cumberland County Civic Center, the home of the Portland Pirates, is an entertainment venue that hosts Disney On Ice events. Visitors of this site can also attend University of Maine hockey games, preseason NBA games, and Harlem Globetrotters performances.
0.3 Miles
64% 14 votes
Shopping Districts Portland, ME MoreLess Info
Market Street is a shopping location that also serves as the home of the Fore Street Gallery. Visitors of this site will enjoy the location's architecture and design, including brick sidewalks and older buildings.
3.7 Miles
43% 51 votes
Family Fun Center 512 Warren Ave., Portland, ME 04103 MoreLess Info
With a three-storey funhouse for kids and parents, and a miniature maze and play area for toddlers, Joker's Family Fun & Games is an all-ages destination that also includes an indoor train and miniature ferris wheel.
1.1 Miles
99% 240 votes
Fishing Sunset Marina, 231 Front Street, South Portland, ME 04106 MoreLess Info
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.
1.2 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.
1.2 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.
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