- 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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This collection includes traditional and contemporary works from American and European masters, plus iconic works from Maine artists
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With 1,900 seats, the Merrill Auditorium serves as a major venue in the Portland area. Popular shows for families as well as elegant adult entertainment like opera are featured on a regular basis.
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Commercial Street is a historic area of Portland located near the harbor. Visitors of this site will be able to shop at a variety of stores, dine at restaurants or bakeries, and enjoy alcoholic beverages at the site's bars.
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DiMillo's Marina is a transient dock that offers 125 slips handling yachts up to 25 feet in length. The marina is located right next to Old Port, a major shopping area.
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One of the oldest and still most popular trails in Portland is the Back Cove Trail. It loops around the cove itself and offers prominent views of the city skyline while visitors walk, run, bike, and even take their dogs walking.
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11 Avon Street, Portland, ME 04101
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At the International Cryptozoology Museum, guests can learn about the strange history of legendary creatures like Bigfoot. Visitors can tour through the display area at their leisure and are free to ask the curator questions about the exhibit.
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The State Theatre has hosted a variety of live performances in the past, including comedy performances from Gabriel Iglesias and concerts from the likes of Jonathan Edwards. The site is a repurposed movie and live performance theatre.
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The Cumberland County Civic Center, the home of the Portland Pirates, is an entertainment venue that hosts Disney On Ice events. Visitors of this site can also attend University of Maine hockey games, preseason NBA games, and Harlem Globetrotters performances.
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Sunset Marina, 231 Front Street, South Portland, ME 04106
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Kristen K. Charters Sport Fishing offers several deep sea fishing charters. Anglers can choose to fish for sharks, tuna, or fish inland for striped bass, stripers, bluefish, mackerel, cod, and haddock.
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South Portland Greenbelt Pathway, South Portland, ME 4106
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Marked by a picturesque lighthouse and rocky pier is Big Light Park. The beachside park is popular with local photographers and families who enjoy the locations picnic areas, fishing and beautiful scenery.