Free & Cheap Things to Do in South Portland, ME

  • The list below includes 198 free or cheap things to do in or near South Portland, Maine, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Movie Theaters and Dog Park.
  • From Bug Light Park to Willard Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in South Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Portland, Scarborough, Brunswick and Kennebunkport.
  • The list below includes 198 free or cheap things to do in or near South Portland, Maine, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Movie Theaters and Dog Park.
  • From Bug Light Park to Willard Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in South Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Portland, Scarborough, Brunswick and Kennebunkport.
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46.7 Miles
91% 483 votes
Parks 105 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
Prescott Park is a ten-acre park containing over 500 flower varieties on the Piscataqua River. In addition to trails to view the flowers, the park contains four historic buildings, and is often the home of juried art shows and performance art performances.
46.7 Miles
70% 23 votes
Historic Sites 211 Wild Rose Lane, New Castle, NH 03854 MoreLess Info
Named after General John Stark, the Fort Stark State Historic Site is a fort originally built to protect Portsmouth Harbor. Available activities include a tour of the visitor center, informational trails, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and bird watching.
46.7 Miles
50% 4 votes
Dog Park Peirce Island Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The 27-acre Peirce Island is an island that separates the Piscataqua River from the South end of Portsmouth. The island has an outdoor pool, walking paths, multiple playgrounds, and boat launching spots.
46.8 Miles
92% 754 votes
History Museums 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH 03802 MoreLess Info
Explore the history of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, from the 1600s to 1954, at the Strawberry Banke Museum. The 10-acre outdoor museum with costumed interpreters offers 42 historic buildings on their original foundations.
46.8 Miles
93% 376 votes
History Museums 600 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The USS Albacore Museum hosts the USS Albacore submarine, one of the earliest submarines in the United States Coast Guard. The area also has a gift store, an audio tour where people can learn more about the submarine, and an area to pay respect to all those who served.
46.8 Miles
78% 101 votes
Science Museums 570 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH MoreLess Info
At the Seacoast Science Center, visitors can play on a playground, take nature walks, and see four lighthouses. Visitors can also participate in educational programs to help them understand sea life better with most programs being geared to children.
46.8 Miles
76% 83 votes
Pubs 77 Daniel St, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The Press Room Bar is a pub that serves a variety of bottled and draft beers, wines, and cocktails, as well as an array of pub favorites on the food menu. The bar also hosts live music and special events.
46.8 Miles
76% 34 votes
Music Venue 107 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The Red Door is a night club that offers a wide variety of live music from local and national artists. The club also features a diverse cocktail menu and hosts private events.
46.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Libraries 9 Market Sq, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The Portsmouth Athenaeum Library is a non-profit organization that has the goal of promoting learning and advance useful knowledge. The library exhibits a number of old artifacts including antique shoes.
46.9 Miles
96% 456 votes
Shopping Districts Portsmouth, NH MoreLess Info
Since the mid-1700s, Market Square has been the commercial hub of Portsmouth. The square is a example of 19th-century commercial buildings and is filled with art galleries, antique stores, and bookstores.
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