- The list below includes 171 free or cheap things to do in or near Scarborough, Maine, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Food Shops, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Bowling.
- From Higgins Beach to Scarborough Beach State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Scarborough and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Portland, South Portland, Kennebunkport and Saco.
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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.
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Cape Elizabeth East Light is a lighthouse and tourist attraction in eastern Cape Elizabeth. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. It is located near two state parks and a number of restaurants.
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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.
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Long Beach Marina is a family operated boating service that rents jet skis, pontoons, and ski boats. They also have a launch ramp, mooring rentals and a fuel dock; the only one available on Sebago Lake.
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Opened in 1988, Schooner Miniature Golf offers an 18-hole miniature golf course that features a lighthouse and a 75-foot ship in water. The facility also provides batting cages and a snack bar with ice cream, shakes and other items.
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Maine Beer Company is a family-owned brewery located in Freeport. They make a range of beers, and their tasting room showcases their product as well as food from local vendors, and they pride themselves on ecological consciousness.
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Located on Peaks Island, the Richard Boyd Art Gallery hosts a collection of fine art that represents a wide range of artistic styles. The majority of the gallery's collection represents Maine area artists.
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Characterized by a tongue-in-cheek attitude and sense of humor, the Umbrella Cover Museum is 'dedicated to the appreciation of the mundane in everyday life.' It features a collection of 730 umbrella covers, the largest such collection in the world.
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A small art museum, the Saco Museum features permanent exhibits as well as visiting special exhibits. They have a collection of Brewster Portraits and other fine art pieces, as well as a number of local crafts on display.
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Dyer Library offers the community a variety of services including a children's room, inter-loan library system and Elder Outreach Program. The library has joined with Saco Museum which is a regional museum of fine and decorative arts and historic artifacts.