Things to Do with Kids in Phippsburg, ME

  • TripBuzz found 147 things to do with kids in or near Phippsburg, Maine, including 141 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boothbay Harbor, Brunswick, Portland and Freeport.
  • From Hermit Island to Popham Beach State Park, the Phippsburg area offers 90 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Camping Site, National & State Parks and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • A short drive from Portland, Phillipsburg is an older community in New England. This small fishing town has a growing tourist industry with various historical sites and attractions such as the Fort Popham State Historic Site and Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge. Tourists to Phillipsburg can also enjoy an array of outdoor activities such as golf, kayaking, windsurfing and lobster fishing.
  • TripBuzz found 147 things to do with kids in or near Phippsburg, Maine, including 141 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boothbay Harbor, Brunswick, Portland and Freeport.
  • From Hermit Island to Popham Beach State Park, the Phippsburg area offers 90 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Camping Site, National & State Parks and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • A short drive from Portland, Phillipsburg is an older community in New England. This small fishing town has a growing tourist industry with various historical sites and attractions such as the Fort Popham State Historic Site and Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge. Tourists to Phillipsburg can also enjoy an array of outdoor activities such as golf, kayaking, windsurfing and lobster fishing.
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23.9 Miles
60% 5 votes
Specialty Museums 2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME 4106 MoreLess Info
The maritime history of the local area is put on display at the Portland Harbor Museum. Founded in 1987, the museum is situated within the granite walls of the historic Fort Preble.
23.9 Miles
93% 30 votes
Historic Ships Bug Light Park, South Portland, ME MoreLess Info
Constructed on a former World War II shipyard, Liberty Ship Memorial was built as a tribute to those ship builders. The centerpiece of the memorial is a 35 foot tall sculptural replica of the Liberty ship’s bow section.
24.0 Miles
94% 173 votes
Lighthouses Bug Light Park, South Portland, ME MoreLess Info
Known locally as the bug light, the Portland Breakwater Light was built in 1875, and equipped with a fourth-order Fresnel lens, although the light has been removed. Inspiration for the light was taken from the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens, Greece.
24.0 Miles
97% 1418 votes
Lighthouses 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME MoreLess Info
Portland Head Light is the oldest operating lighthouse in Maine dating back to 1790. The lighthouse keeper's house now functions as a maritime museum and houses a wide range of historic artifacts on display.
24.0 Miles
95% 21 votes
History Museums 55 Bug Light Park, South Portland, ME MoreLess Info
Located in the historic Cushing's Point House at Bug Light Park is the South Portland Historical Society Museum. The museum features different exhibits each season and its nine-acre park overlooking Portland Harbor is home to the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse.
24.1 Miles
93% 102 votes
Beaches South Portland, ME MoreLess Info
Small and pebbly, the Willard Beach covers only three acres and it is suite for swimming. There are several trails leading to it. It has restrooms, a snack-bar and showers. Dogs are allowed, although only several hours per ay.
24.1 Miles
79% 202 votes
Scenic Railroads 58 Fore Street, Portland, ME MoreLess Info
During the spring, summer, and fall, visitors can enjoy the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company. Train rides and night photo shoot events are offered along with a museum that is open throughout the year for train enthusiasts.
24.2 Miles
98% 701 votes
National & State Parks Cape Elizabeth, ME MoreLess Info
Fort Williams State Park is a local attraction known for its beautiful landscape as well as for the historic sites within its premises including the famous Portland Head Light and the ruins of Goddard Mansion.
24.2 Miles
74% 31 votes
Historic Sites Cape Elizabeth, ME MoreLess Info
Goddard Mansion is a historic home that once belonged to Colonel John Goddard, a 19th-century lumberman. Largely destroyed by fire, it stands as a picturesque ruin surrounded by walking trails and picnic areas that offer a view of the Atlantic.
24.2 Miles
93% 320 votes
Observation Decks 138 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101 MoreLess Info
The original purpose of the 1800s Portland Observatory was to monitor ships. The site currently houses a museum that concentrates on the history of the tower and allows visitors to get a bird's eye view of both Portland and the harbor.
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