- The list below includes 198 free or cheap things to do in or near South Portland, Maine, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Movie Theaters and Dog Park.
- From Bug Light Park to Willard Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in South Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Portland, Scarborough, Brunswick and Kennebunkport.
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Mother's Beach features a playground for children and moderate surf. Visitors come for views of the rocks and sloping sands, and to swim and surf in the often chilly waters.
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10 Perkins Farm Land, Phippsburg, ME 04562
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With the construction of the fort begun in 1862 and never finished, Fort Popham State Historic Site has beaches, swimming areas and picnic areas, among others.
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Popham Beach State Park is a popular beach destination in Maine because of the various activities it offers to visitors like picnicking, bird watching, swimming, hiking and even exploring a nearby island on low tide.
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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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A fenced and shady area with room for dogs to run, Kennebunk Dog Park is a spot for dog-owners and their pets to rest and socialize. It features water bowls, kiddie pools, tennis balls for play, and seating areas.
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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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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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Walker's Point was the 'summer White House' while President George H.W. Bush was in office. Visitors can pull off the highway and take photos of the New England style home, which has been in the Bush family since the late 1800s.