- The list below includes 199 free or cheap things to do in or near Portland, Maine, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Sports Facilities/Fields, Breweries, History Museums and Hiking Trails.
- From Casco Bay to Commercial Street, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like South Portland, Brunswick, Scarborough and Kennebunkport.
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32.7 Miles
For nearly 20 years the World Within Sea Kayaking company has been serving watersport enthusiasts. Rentals of kayaks and paddle boards, lessons for both novices and children, and paddle board yoga are offered.
32.9 Miles
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Barters Island Road, Boothbay, ME 4537
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are waterfront gardens featuring a number of attractions including waterfalls, a visitor center and other specialty gardens in addition to multiple artworks installed within the premises.
32.9 Miles
Damariscove Island is home to a historic, picturesque village and lighthouse. Visitors can dock boats in many places around the island for picnics on the beach or to explore island coves. There is also a walking trail with historical markers.
33.1 Miles
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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.
33.2 Miles
Each trolley of the OgunTrolley Company has brass fittings, oak interiors and ash slat seats that are designed to haul 34 passengers. Passengers can ride these trollies around town for transportation or charter them for parties.
33.3 Miles
Opened since 1989, the Bread & Roses bakery offers its visitors plenty of specialty pastries and handmade desserts, such as the carrot cake and the chocolate truffle torte.
33.3 Miles
Footbridge Beach, named after the access bridge crossing the small river and sand dunes, is a wide, flat beach with soft sand. Visitors particularly enjoy the views, strolls, and the beach's spacious feel.
33.4 Miles
Both beginners and experienced fishermen can enjoy the Bunny Clark Fishing Charter that features a crew with plenty of local fishing experience. Most of the excursions concentrate on fishing cod and other similar fish in the area.
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East Side Rd, Barter Island, Boothbay, ME 4571
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Visitors can utilize a 1 mile hiking trail and three-quarter mile multipurpose trail at School House Pond Preserve. The preserve was once the site of a schoolhouse between 1840 and 1895.