- Our list of the best things to do in South Portland, Maine, features the top 246 nearby activities — including 114 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- South 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 28 things to do within the city of South Portland, ME , followed by 218 popular activities in nearby cities, including 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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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.
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Deering Oaks Park offers a natural play environment that is ADA Accessible. The park features a range of recreational activities including adventure bridges, climbing wall, playground, puzzle/mind panels, slide down pole, stationary cycler and a toddler area.
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The Portland Sea Dogs play at 7,368 seat Hadlock Field when playing at home. The team is the minor league team for the Boston Red Sox and play in the Eastern league.
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Hadlock Field has been nicknamed the Maine Monster, and it serves as the home field for the minor league baseball team named the Sea Dogs, which is an affiliate of the Red Sox. The current capacity of the stadium is just over 7,300.
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Located on Peaks Island, the Richard Boyd Art Gallery hosts a collection of fine art that represents a wide range of artistic styles. The majority of the gallery's collection represents Maine area artists.
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Characterized by a tongue-in-cheek attitude and sense of humor, the Umbrella Cover Museum is 'dedicated to the appreciation of the mundane in everyday life.' It features a collection of 730 umbrella covers, the largest such collection in the world.
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One of the oldest and still most popular trails in Portland is the Back Cove Trail. It loops around the cove itself and offers prominent views of the city skyline while visitors walk, run, bike, and even take their dogs walking.
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The 5th Maine Museum is named for the 5th Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, a company who fought in the Civil War. The museum features Civil War memorabilia as well as other exhibits of historical interest.
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Committed to sharing their passion for paddling, the Maine Island Kayak Company offers guided tours and trips along Casco Bay. Paddlers looking to advance in the sport can also take classes from the company's experienced and trained coaches.
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Allagash Brewery offers 30-minute tours of the brewery, in addition to a 20-minute tasting. The brewery, started by Rob Tod, is most famous for producing a white Belgian style beer.