- The list below includes 105 free or cheap things to do in or near Stonington, Maine, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Hiking Trails, Specialty Museums and Beaches.
- From Sand Beach to Edgar M. Tennis Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Stonington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rockland, Deer Isle, Camden and Castine.
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            Acadia National Park's Sand Beach is a beach that features soft sand made up of tiny crushed shells. The beach features picnic areas and regularly maintained public bathrooms for visitors.        
    
    
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            Edgar M. Tennis Preserve features a variety of ocean-front and woodland trails. Hikers can bird watch, as the area is home to osprey and eagles, or simply take in the fruit trees and historic markers along the trail complex.        
    
    
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            Located on a scenic waterfront location, Stonington Village is a peaceful and intimate fishing village community. Visitors to the village commonly enjoy stopping in the art galleries, eating at the local restaurants, or relaxing on the harbor.        
    
    
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            Deer Isle Granite Museum was founded in 1996 to capture and preserve the history of Deer Isle's quarrying industry. The museum features a working model of a granite quarry with moving cars, trains, and boats.        
    
    
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            Art by Katy is a collection of artwork by artist Katy Allgeyer. The artist does paintings with various themes, often with a Florida focus, as well as a series of art rugs.        
    
    
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            Hosting a variety of activities at its facility, Island Community Center is a place where the locals congregate for arts and crafts, sports, and fundraisers. The center hosts a farmer's market where visitors can purchase organic foods from local farmers.        
    
    
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            Showcasing a mix of nationally recognized and local artists, G Watson Gallery displays paintings that capture the essence of Maine landscapes. Every Sunday, the gallery hosts live music from local jazz musicians.        
    
    
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            Providing a variety of crafts in the mediums of clay, wood, glass, metal, and more, Blue Heron Gallery focuses on the artistic endeavors of Maine artists. It regularly hosts meet and greet sessions for visitors to interact with the artist.        
    
    
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            Visitors can go on a 1 mile walk or hike in the Barred Island Preserve. The trail ends with a rocky beach. Tourists have also raved about incredible and scenic shots of this attarction.        
    
    
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                416 Sunset Rd - Rt 15A, Deer Isle, ME 
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            Established in 1959, the Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society has a mission to preserve, catalog, and enhance awareness of local history and culture. The society maintains a variety of exhibits and galleries.