Free & Cheap Things to Do in Bass Harbor, ME

  • The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Bass Harbor, Maine, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Lighthouses, Art Gallery and Specialty Museums.
  • From Ship Harbor Nature Trail to Perpendicular Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bass Harbor and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bar Harbor, Deer Isle, Southwest Harbor and Ellsworth.
  • The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Bass Harbor, Maine, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Lighthouses, Art Gallery and Specialty Museums.
  • From Ship Harbor Nature Trail to Perpendicular Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bass Harbor and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bar Harbor, Deer Isle, Southwest Harbor and Ellsworth.
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25.3 Miles
82% 22 votes
National & State Parks Battle Avenue, Castine, ME MoreLess Info
Fort George State Park is located at the highest point in Castine. Visitors see earthworks on three acres of the last fort that the British surrendered during the Revolutionary War.
25.6 Miles
84% 75 votes
Hiking Trails Castine, ME MoreLess Info
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.
27.5 Miles
96% 27 votes
Camping Site Vinalhaven, ME MoreLess Info
A public swimming area, the Lawson Quarry consists of granite formations that were highly sought after in a bygone era. What is left are smooth granite stones that are warmed by the sun and a cool swimming area—it's like a community swimming hole for kids and adults alike.
27.8 Miles
100% 12 votes
Community Service/Non-Profit Vinalhaven, ME MoreLess Info
Vinalhaven Historical Society is a history museum that maintains a collection of artifacts and memorabilia. Their focus is island history, tradition, and culture, and they feature an exhibit that centers on the turn-of-the-century granite industry.
29.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 166 Winkumpaugh Road, Ellsworth, ME MoreLess Info
The Telephone Museum is an interactive museum featuring working telephone switchboards, switching systems, and telephones. From hand-crank magneto phones to manual switch boards, visitors are encouraged to get their hands on the equipment and explore the history of the telephone.
32.5 Miles
95% 64 votes
Specialty Museums Church Street at US Route 1, Searsport, ME 04974 MoreLess Info
An open air and well-preserved maritime museum, the Penobscot Marine Museum is indubitably a must visit with its well-kept 13 buildings to explore. The museum itself is a treasure trove of relics and artifacts of a bygone era plus monthly exhibits and events to keep you entertained.
32.7 Miles
92% 113 votes
National & State Parks 310 W. Main St., Searsport, ME 04974 MoreLess Info
One of the main interests of the scenic coastal route, the Moose Point State Park has several amenities, including playgrounds, camping sites and picnic shelters. Hiking and hunting are some of the activities permitted in here too.
33.8 Miles
50% 36 votes
Specialty Shops 45 Searsport Ave., Belfast, ME 4915 MoreLess Info
Perry's Nut House is a local store which stocks a variety of nuts as well as some antique artifacts belonging to the explorer after whom the shop has been named, Commodore Perry.
33.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Family Fun Center 49 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, ME 4915 MoreLess Info
AllPlay Family Entertainment Center is an entertainment center and cafe. AllPlay offers bowling lanes, pool tables, large screen TVs, and an arcade with a redemption system. The cafe serves pizza, sandwiches, and various snack items.
34.3 Miles
90% 141 votes
Parks Northport Ave, Belfast, ME 04915 MoreLess Info
Being opened for the public in 1904, Belfast City Park is the oldest park in the city. It covers 17,5 acres and offers the view of the bay. It has playgrounds, picnic areas, swimming pools, and other amenities.
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