- The list below includes 93 free or cheap things to do in or near Gardiner, Maine, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Piers & Boardwalks, Scenic Railroads, History Museums and Movie Theaters.
- From Gardiner Waterfront to Kennebec River Rail Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gardiner and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Brunswick, Augusta, Bath and Damariscotta.
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26.8 Miles
98%
218 votes
137 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, ME
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Boothbay Region Land Trust is a nonprofit nature conservancy that offers extensive pet-friendly hiking trails, and is open to the public free of charge. Trail guides and guided hikes are available, as well.
26.8 Miles
As a destination for amateur geology, Mt. Apatite offers visitors a variety of rock quarries containing gems and stones to dig and collect. The area has trails, creeks, and forests for visitors to explore.
27.1 Miles
Located in beautiful Boothbay Harbor, Tidal Transit Kayak provides trips and tours for paddlers of all skill levels. Kayakers can also rent or purchase equipment and supplies from this company including clothing, paddles and other accessories.
27.1 Miles
Housed in an 1840's Greek style building, the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library has provided the community with reading and educational materials since 1924. It features over 22,000 books, audiobooks, and videos, and the Friends bookstore sits behind the library building.
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Besides the local seafood specialties known nationwide, the Cabbage Island Clambakes offers its clients plenty of other dishes to enjoy, including corn-cobs and Maine potatoes.
27.2 Miles
Covering only 10 square miles, the Southport Island has records dating back to the beginning of the 17th century. It is popular among the genealogists.
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With a rich history dating back to the first pilgrim's houses from the beginning of the 17th century, the Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site also has, besides the historic buildings, picnic sites, docking facilities and plenty of trails.
27.4 Miles
Barrett Park is a town park that features two rocky beaches off of Linekin Bay, covered gazebos, and restrooms. The park also has a large grassy lawn that can be used for football or soccer games.
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2840 votes
194 McKown Point Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575
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A central water tank with 850 gallons of water filed with sharks and skates, a touch tank with different species of invertebrates, and many other things to see and to do await the entire family at the Maine State Aquarium.
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Maine Kayak offers its clients the opportunity of learning how to paddle. Besides that, it also offers lake tour and sea kayaking tours.