- 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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Visitors to Boothbay Railway Village can experience a bygone era that includes vintage automobiles, 19th century buildings and the steam locomotive exhibit that can be ridden through the village. The antique vehicles include cars over 100 years old.
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Located on 85 acres, Thomas Point Beach & Campground offers an outdoor recreation area for family outings, camping, swimming, and more. The campground hosts yearly events like festivals, craft fairs, and private parties.
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The Boothbay Railway Museum is ringed by a train track, and visitors can ride a model train to various museum locations. Displays include antique cars, toys, a replica of a classic fire house, and antique farming equipment.
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Thomas Point Beach offers a playground, softball facility, volleyball area, and a kite flying area, along with a beach. The facility hosts numerous special events each year including bluegrass festivals, art festivals, car shows, craft shows, and Special Olympics.
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As a community oriented operation, the Baxter Brewing Company has been proudly crafting and canning its own beer for nearly half a decade. However, patrons may also support the establishment by purchasing t-shirts, mustard and even soap.
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Built in 1824 and enhanced during its almost 2 centuries of existence, the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum is dedicated to the hero of the Civil War which later became the Governor of Maine. It has collections depicting Chamberlain's life, family and career.
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The Colby College Museum of Art has 6 permanent collections totaling 8,000 items, which include paintings, sculptures and pieces of modern art. It was founded in 1959 and covers 38,000 square feet.
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The Joshua L. Chamberlain museum is located in the restored home of the Gettysburg hero who also served as governor and university president after the war. Daily tours through the museum are conducted by the local historical society.
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Bowdoin College is a small liberal art college offering 39 majors and minors. Visitors to the campus can view their Museum of Art, the Perry-MacMillan Artic Museum, or watch the Polar Bears compete in several sporting events.
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The Perry MacMillian Artic Museum and Art Studies Center is located within Hubbard Hall on the Bowdoin College Campus. The museum started after receiving 9,000 images and objects from the private collection of Donald B. MacMillian, an artic explorer starting in 1916.