- Our list of the best things to do in Portland, Maine, features the top 248 nearby activities — including 114 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Portland, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 35 things to do within the city of Portland, ME , followed by 213 popular activities in nearby cities, including South Portland, Brunswick, Freeport, Kennebunkport, Saco, Scarborough, Kennebunk, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Yarmouth, Peaks Island, Phippsburg, Topsham, Georgetown and Prouts Neck
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Housed in a historic building constructed in 1878, the Bridgton Historical Society Museum seeks to provide visitors with educational information about the local area. Exhibits in the museum include historical railroad pieces and a 1911 Sears Automobile.
35.2 Miles
Composed of 66 acres of fields, woodlands and wetlands, Pondecherry Park has bridges and boardwalks as well as walking trails spanning two miles. The park is home to wildlife and the Kneeland Spring and has an educational amphitheater.
35.2 Miles
100%
11 votes
9 Depot Street, Bridgton, ME 04009
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Magic Lantern Theater & The Tannery Pub is a mixed venue with a theatre and separate pub area. The theater is a multi-screen cinema with a balcony that shows first run movies while the pub serves a variety of food.
35.3 Miles
With a long history, The Magic Lantern still attracts visitors even after almost 100 years after it was opened. It presents the moviegoers with plenty of opportunities, including many independent movies screenings.
35.4 Miles
Oven's Mouth Preserve is a wildlife and nature preserve located on the shores of the Cross River. It offers woodland hiking trails of varying levels as well as picnicking areas.
35.6 Miles
Oven's Mouth Preserve is located on two peninsulas located adjacent to each other. Visitors to the site find hiking trails from which eagles, osprey, otters and deer are often spotted, an old homestead that can be explored, and a beach.
35.7 Miles
Step back into history by visiting Boothbay Railway Village. At the village, visitors can visit a 13 building historic village, see many antique cars, and ride on a steam train.
35.7 Miles
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.
35.7 Miles
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.
35.8 Miles
67%
6 votes
67 North High St. (Route 302), Bridgton, ME
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The Rufus Porter Museum and Cultural Heritage Center is a collection of the works of artist and inventor Rufus Porter. The museum offers murals, paintings and educational material related to Mr. Porter as well as a few other New England artists.