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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.
4.8 Miles
Sable Oaks Golf Club has an 18-hole championship golf course, which was named by the Travel Golf Magazine the most imaginative golf course in the state. It can host tournaments and outings.
1.2 Miles
Offering digital bowling, Easy Day is a bowling alley that offers live entertainment from local musicians and sports games playing on their TVs. The concession stand serves an extended menu with salad, pizza, and beer.
0.3 Miles
The Lyric Music Theater is a community theater with a mission to bring culturally enriching dramatic and musical performances to the South Portland area. It hosts a seasonally-changing variety of programs, and offers open auditions.
0.7 Miles
Built in 1808, Fort Preble stands on the grounds of what is now Southern Maine Community College. Visitors can picnic among the granite walls of the fort itself, and take in views of Casco Bay and its islands.
0.7 Miles
A 1.5 acre park, Thomas Knight Park features a public dock in addition to extensive walking and biking trails. The park welcomes dogs, and offers extensive green spaces for them to run and play.
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A 40-acre facility, Hinckley Park features two ponds that can be used for fishing, some open fields and wooded areas. It provides a trail system for hikers and dog walkers that runs along the ponds and through the woods.
4.2 Miles
The Cinemagic Grand is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first run Hollywood movies in all digital video and sound. The theater also shows occasional special presentations, like performances of the Metropolitan Opera.
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Spanning ten acres, Mill Creek Park offers a variety of amenities. The scenic park has rose gardens, a fountain, and a gazebo that can be reserved for special events. The park hosts holiday events, ice skating in season, and concerts.
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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.