- The list below includes 177 free or cheap things to do in or near Cape Elizabeth, Maine, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Lighthouses, National & State Parks, Beaches and Historic Sites.
- From Fort Williams State Park to Two Lights State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cape Elizabeth and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Portland, South Portland, Scarborough and Kennebunkport.
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The maritime history of the local area is put on display at the Portland Harbor Museum. Founded in 1987, the museum is situated within the granite walls of the historic Fort Preble.
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Featuring a large grass field for outdoor sports, Legere Park has amenities like picnic tables, a half sized basketball court, a playground, and more. The playground consists of slides, monkey bars, and climbing walls on a wood chip floor.
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Teazer Charters offers its services on a 35 foot-long charter boat. It has several packages to choose from, including a shark catching charting service.
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1 Spring Point Dr, South Portland, ME 04106
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No Slack! Sportfishing Charters has inland private fishing charters for striped bass and bluefish, and fishing trips to Casco Bay for mackerel. The company also offers escorted sightseeing trips to lighthouses, Ft. Gorges, as well as wildlife and nature tours.
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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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A 1.5 acre park, Thomas Knight Park features a public dock in addition to extensive walking and biking trails. The park welcomes dogs, and offers extensive green spaces for them to run and play.
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Known locally as the bug light, the Portland Breakwater Light was built in 1875, and equipped with a fourth-order Fresnel lens, although the light has been removed. Inspiration for the light was taken from the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens, Greece.
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The 5th Maine Museum is named for the 5th Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, a company who fought in the Civil War. The museum features Civil War memorabilia as well as other exhibits of historical interest.
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Situated on Ferry Beach, Fun & Sun Rentals offers visitors kayak and paddleboard rentals to take out onto the water. The equipment can be rented by the hour and includes complimentary guide maps.
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Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 4070
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Native wildlife habitats and sites of local historical significance are preserved within the Scarborough River Wildlife Sanctuary. A number of trails are available within the sanctuary, but all are easy enough for even inexperienced hikers to enjoy.