Free & Cheap Things to Do in Castine, ME

  • The list below includes 104 free or cheap things to do in or near Castine, Maine, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, National & State Parks, Hiking Trails and History Museums.
  • From Dyce Head Foot Path to Fort George State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Castine and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Deer Isle, Camden, Belfast and Ellsworth.
  • The list below includes 104 free or cheap things to do in or near Castine, Maine, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, National & State Parks, Hiking Trails and History Museums.
  • From Dyce Head Foot Path to Fort George State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Castine and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Deer Isle, Camden, Belfast and Ellsworth.
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48.6 Miles
86% 7 votes
Statues Augusta, ME MoreLess Info
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.
48.7 Miles
58% 40 votes
Picnic Spot Augusta, ME MoreLess Info
The 20-acre Capitol Park is located next to the State House. Families enjoy having picnics under the park's trees, and playing ball on the large public lawns that were originally designed for band performances and public speeches.
48.7 Miles
80% 10 votes
Architectural Buildings 136 State St, Augusta, ME MoreLess Info
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.
48.8 Miles
79% 116 votes
Architectural Buildings State Street, Augusta, ME MoreLess Info
Built in 1832 from granite, the State Capitol was destroyed by fire in 1866. After it was rebuilt, it became the house of several museum collections, including a copy of the state Constitution and some pieces of currency from those days.
48.9 Miles
33% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 23 Marketplace Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 MoreLess Info
A ten-screen movie theater, Regal Augusta 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reclining chairs, self-service and mobile ticketing, reserved seating and a lobby snack bar.
49.3 Miles
88% 34 votes
Scenic Railroads Gardiner, ME 4345 MoreLess Info
Kennebec River Rail Trail is a multi-purpose walkway which runs parallel to old railroad tracks and offers scenic views of the river.
49.3 Miles
61% 61 votes
Children's Museums 171 Capitol Street, Suite 2, Augusta, ME 04330 MoreLess Info
At the Children's Discovery Museum, children can pretend they work in a restaurant, grocery store, construction, or bank. Children can also put on a puppet show, touch the marine life in the touch-tank, make music, create art, and climb into a tree house.
49.3 Miles
58% 33 votes
Architectural Buildings Augusta, ME MoreLess Info
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.
49.4 Miles
47% 30 votes
Cultural Centers Augusta, ME MoreLess Info
The 49,000 square foot Augusta Civic Center has a 32,000 square foot main auditorium, 2 ballrooms, and 23 meeting rooms. The civic center hosts business trade shows, basketball games, and concerts.
49.5 Miles
80% 46 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Off Route 32, New Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve has a beautiful ocean view and a stone beach. There is a hiking trail across the road from the ocean.Kids will love the starfishes and other sea creatures they will be stumbling upon here.
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