- TripBuzz found 32 things to do with kids in or near Augusta, Maine, including 19 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Damariscotta, Waterville, Wiscasset and Gardiner.
- From Children's Discovery Museum to The Bank Of Maine Ice Vault, the Augusta area offers 70 different types of family activities, including: Disc Golf, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Children's Museums.
- Augusta is the capital of Maine, but it is one of the smallest capital cities in the United States due to a population under 20,000. The urban area is located in the southern part of the state along the Kennebec River, which offers water-based recreation. Due to the origins of Augusta going back to the 1600s, many museums and historic architecture are at home in the city.
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An ice skating facility, Family Ice Center provides a venue for indoor and outdoor public skating and for ice hockey games. The center hosts ice skating classes and provides ice rental and private event hosting.
47.6 Miles
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20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 4105
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Gilsland Farm Audubon Center comprises of an environment center and a sanctuary containing multiple hiking trails which pass through marshes, meadows, orchards and woods, offering beautiful views of the landscape.
47.7 Miles
The Dice Head Foot Path begins at the Dice Head Lightkeeper's home. The small steep foot path that ends at Penobscot Bay offers scenic views, but can be very slippery when wet.
48.0 Miles
Fort George State Park is located at the highest point in Castine. Visitors see earthworks on three acres of the last fort that the British surrendered during the Revolutionary War.
48.2 Miles
A public swimming area, the Lawson Quarry consists of granite formations that were highly sought after in a bygone era. What is left are smooth granite stones that are warmed by the sun and a cool swimming area—it's like a community swimming hole for kids and adults alike.
48.2 Miles
Promoting theater and the arts in Castine and its surrounding area, Cold Comfort Theater features live dramatic performances throughout the year. Taught by a theater veteran, they also arrange and offer acting classes for youth.
48.3 Miles
The original fort at the site of Fort Madison State Park was built in 1811 in preparation for the War of 1812. The fort is mostly in ruins now, but the park offers wide views of Penobscot Bay and Castine Harbor.
48.4 Miles
The Wilson Museum features exhibits to help people understand the growth of man's ability to make tools from the Paleolithic times to the Native Americans. Visitors see rocks, shells, ship models, reconstructed 1905 kitchen, and a Victorian Parlor.
48.5 Miles
Mackworth Island, accessible via a causeway, comprises of a rocky shoreline complete with a walkway where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the bay.
48.5 Miles
Surrounded by the White Mountains, the Deepwood Farm is a recreational horse-riding farm that specializes in the art of teaching horsemanship. The farm offers summer camps, horse riding lessons, and trail rides.