Things to Do with Kids in Portland, ME

  • TripBuzz found 203 things to do with kids in or near Portland, Maine, including 175 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like South Portland, Brunswick, Saco and Scarborough.
  • From Lucky Catch Cruises to DownEast Duck Tours, the Portland area offers 93 different types of family activities, including: Sports Facilities/Fields, Theaters, History Museums and Hiking Trails.
  • Noted as the largest city in Maine, Portland features many waterfront properties including homes, parks and restaurants. Divided into various neighborhoods, the city is easy to get around. It further includes a couple of island communities along with historical, financial and artistic districts. Other attractions in Portland include an arboretum, music conservatory, observatory and railroad museum. Portland is also home to the University of Southern Maine.
  • TripBuzz found 203 things to do with kids in or near Portland, Maine, including 175 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like South Portland, Brunswick, Saco and Scarborough.
  • From Lucky Catch Cruises to DownEast Duck Tours, the Portland area offers 93 different types of family activities, including: Sports Facilities/Fields, Theaters, History Museums and Hiking Trails.
  • Noted as the largest city in Maine, Portland features many waterfront properties including homes, parks and restaurants. Divided into various neighborhoods, the city is easy to get around. It further includes a couple of island communities along with historical, financial and artistic districts. Other attractions in Portland include an arboretum, music conservatory, observatory and railroad museum. Portland is also home to the University of Southern Maine.
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More than 60,000 people visit the arena every season to skate on the same ice rink used for practice by the AHL's Portland Pirates
0.4 Miles
90% 61 votes
History Museums 489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101 MoreLess Info
As the oldest house in the region, Longfellow House & Garden is a National Historic Landmark that displays the artifacts of a 19th century New England family. The house is open to group and self-guided tours.
0.8 Miles
84% 55 votes
Parks Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04101 MoreLess Info
Deering Oaks Park offers a natural play environment that is ADA Accessible. The park features a range of recreational activities including adventure bridges, climbing wall, playground, puzzle/mind panels, slide down pole, stationary cycler and a toddler area.
0.4 Miles
71% 139 votes
Kayaking 170 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101 MoreLess Info
Visitors who are interested in whale-watching may enjoy what The Odyssey has to offer. Visitors of the site will not only be able to spot a variety of animals, including whales, sharks, and seals, but will also learn about the history of the area.
0.3 Miles
83% 29 votes
Movie Theaters 1 Temple Street, Portland, ME 04101 MoreLess Info
Nickelodeon Cinemas is a movie theater offering viewings of recent movie releases. The theater has an old fashioned design with auditoriums of varying sizes. Nickelodeon Cinemas also maintains a standard concession stand.
0.4 Miles
67% 6 votes
Boat Tours Portland, ME MoreLess Info
With Casablanca Cruises, visitors will have the opportunity to circle through the Casco Bay while enjoying dinner. Not only does the location feature covered upper and lower decks, but it also hosts weddings.
0.8 Miles
95% 451 votes
Other Adventures Portland, ME 04101 MoreLess Info
Eastern Promenade features a walkway for hiking, biking or roller blading, and the area includes several historical sites in Fort Allen Park, including the mast of the USS Portland and an American Civil War monument. Swim at the beach, or visit the railroad museum.
0.4 Miles
95% 587 votes
Bus Tours Long Wharf, Portland, ME MoreLess Info
Offering a variety of boat and bus tours that focus on different views of the Portland area, Portland Discovery Tours offers both group charter tours and individual tours. Options include a historic Portland tour and a lighthouse cruise.
0.4 Miles
93% 320 votes
Observation Decks 138 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101 MoreLess Info
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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91% 1221 votes
Historic Sites Portland, ME MoreLess Info
Bordered by Commercial, Middle, Union, and Franklin cobblestone and brick streets with gas lampposts lies Old Port, a shopping area filled with art galleries, bookstores, and craft shops. The area was once filled with shipping warehouses, but now shoppers and diners fill the area.
1.3 Miles
95% 111 votes
Bike Tours Portland, ME MoreLess Info
For those seeking a bicycling day trip, Summer Feet Cycling Day Tours has several packages available, including tours that revolve around seeing lighthouses and sampling craft beers. They can offer custom trips to groups of 4 or more.
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