- The list below includes 100 free or cheap things to do in or near Boothbay Harbor, Maine, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like Islands, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Aquariums and Movie Theaters.
- From Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library to Barrett Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boothbay Harbor and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Brunswick, Bath, Freeport and Boothbay.
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Charles Bulfinch, who also designed the U.S. Capitol, designed the Maine State House that opened in January 1832. Today, visitors can tour the state house and see historical portraits, a rotating display of modern artist, and special activities in the Hall of Flags.
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The Governor Hill Mansion serves as a special events venue. The mansion contains four areas that can be rented: the Receiving room hosting up to 10 people, the Gold room hosting up to 15 people, the Parlor hosting up to 54 people, and Columbus Hall hosting up to 250 people.
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Old Fort Western was built in 1754, and is the oldest surviving wooden fort in America. Visitors can also see the James Howard that was inhabited by 1770, and the general store stocked with supplies sold by Howard to other settlers.
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Local geological history of Maine is put on display at Sonny's Museum which features exhibits of prominent rock and gemstone specimens. There is even an extensive retail store where guests can purchase stones, fossils, and even semi-precious gemstone jewelry.
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Lewiston locals enjoy taking in a film at the Flagship Cinemas. The theater features the latest feature films, a full service snack bar and 3D movie options for modern entertainment for the whole family.
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The Marine State History Museum has over 500,000 artifacts in the history collection including the United States only viewable collection of Civil War Flags. Elsewhere in the museum, visitors can also see Maine's largest archaeological collection and natural history specimens dating back to 1830.
32.9 Miles
Featuring a bronze statue of a young child, Samantha Smith's statue in Augusta pays tribute to her impact on history during the Cold War. The statue has a small plaque with background information on her life.
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Erected in 1897 and completely electrified in 1934, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse was added in 1988 in the National Register of Historic Places. It has a gift shop.
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Portland Head Light is the oldest operating lighthouse in Maine dating back to 1790. The lighthouse keeper's house now functions as a maritime museum and houses a wide range of historic artifacts on display.
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Owl's Head State Park is home to the Owl's Head Light which is a lighthouse erected in 1825. The hike to the light is an uphill climb and you will be rewarded with sweeping views of the ocean and the horizon.