- The list below includes 77 free or cheap things to do in or near Vinalhaven, Maine, including 59 different types of inexpensive activities like Camping Site, Community Service/Non-Profit, Art Gallery and Kayaking.
- From Lawson's Quarry to Vinalhaven Historical Society, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vinalhaven and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rockland, Deer Isle, Camden and Castine.
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A quaint freshwater swimming area, Shirttail Point is a small nook with a large expanse of shallow water safe for small children. The area also has a grassy area to picnic and sun all the way to the water's edge.
17.5 Miles
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17 Hardy's Hill Road, Deer Isle, ME 04627
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Driftwood Kayak – Day Tours takes visitors on kayaking excursion adventures with personable expert guides in charge. Tours offer basic kayaking techniques, small island explorations and sighting of porpoises for hours of fun.
18.2 Miles
Situated on over 47,000 acres, Acadia National Park features a hike up Cadillac Mountain that provides a view of the bay. The park offers lakes, woodlands, camping sites and trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
19.1 Miles
The scenic St. George River runs through the small coastal town of Camden, offering recreational paddling options. A wide range of trails run along the banks of the river for those seeking land-based activities.
19.2 Miles
Bald Mountain, part of the Maine Birding Trail, has two paths to the summit where hikers often see spruce grouse, gray jay, boreal chickadees, and blackpoll warblers. From the summit, hikers can see Rangeley Lake, Cupsuptic Lake, Mooselookmeguntic Lake, Saddleback Mountain, Elephant Mountain, and Mount Washingt…
22.8 Miles
The collection of the Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum offers its visitors a glimpse into the village's history and lighthouse's past. It has a gift shop.
23.2 Miles
The original fort at the site of Fort Madison State Park was built in 1811 in preparation for the War of 1812. The fort is mostly in ruins now, but the park offers wide views of Penobscot Bay and Castine Harbor.
23.3 Miles
The Dice Head Foot Path begins at the Dice Head Lightkeeper's home. The small steep foot path that ends at Penobscot Bay offers scenic views, but can be very slippery when wet.
23.3 Miles
The Wilson Museum features exhibits to help people understand the growth of man's ability to make tools from the Paleolithic times to the Native Americans. Visitors see rocks, shells, ship models, reconstructed 1905 kitchen, and a Victorian Parlor.
23.3 Miles
Pitcher Pond is a resort community built on the lake. The lake offers swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities, and people often collect lobsters here, as well as the pond offering views of Ducktrap Mountain.