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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47.5 Miles
76% 34 votes
Music Venue 107 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The Red Door is a night club that offers a wide variety of live music from local and national artists. The club also features a diverse cocktail menu and hosts private events.
47.5 Miles
50% 4 votes
Dog Park Peirce Island Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The 27-acre Peirce Island is an island that separates the Piscataqua River from the South end of Portsmouth. The island has an outdoor pool, walking paths, multiple playgrounds, and boat launching spots.
47.6 Miles
96% 456 votes
Shopping Districts Portsmouth, NH MoreLess Info
Since the mid-1700s, Market Square has been the commercial hub of Portsmouth. The square is a example of 19th-century commercial buildings and is filled with art galleries, antique stores, and bookstores.
47.6 Miles
92% 754 votes
History Museums 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH 03802 MoreLess Info
Explore the history of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, from the 1600s to 1954, at the Strawberry Banke Museum. The 10-acre outdoor museum with costumed interpreters offers 42 historic buildings on their original foundations.
47.6 Miles
93% 376 votes
History Museums 600 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The USS Albacore Museum hosts the USS Albacore submarine, one of the earliest submarines in the United States Coast Guard. The area also has a gift store, an audio tour where people can learn more about the submarine, and an area to pay respect to all those who served.
47.6 Miles
78% 101 votes
Science Museums 570 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH MoreLess Info
At the Seacoast Science Center, visitors can play on a playground, take nature walks, and see four lighthouses. Visitors can also participate in educational programs to help them understand sea life better with most programs being geared to children.
47.6 Miles
70% 23 votes
Historic Sites 211 Wild Rose Lane, New Castle, NH 03854 MoreLess Info
Named after General John Stark, the Fort Stark State Historic Site is a fort originally built to protect Portsmouth Harbor. Available activities include a tour of the visitor center, informational trails, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and bird watching.
47.6 Miles
88% 25 votes
Historic Sites Market Square, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
Visitors are introduced to the Portsmouth Harbor Trail with a one-hour guided tour exploring the history of the Portsmouth Area. The trail begins in Market Square and winds past boutiques, shops and homes, including several historic landmarks and buildings.
47.6 Miles
60% 5 votes
Family Fun Center Rte. 1, Portsmouth, NH MoreLess Info
Candlepin bowling is available along 28 lanes at the Champ's-Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center, which is open to the general public as well as bowling leagues. The facility also has a video game arcade, an on-site cafe, and private party areas.
47.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Libraries 9 Market Sq, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The Portsmouth Athenaeum Library is a non-profit organization that has the goal of promoting learning and advance useful knowledge. The library exhibits a number of old artifacts including antique shoes.
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