- The list below includes 100 free or cheap things to do in or near Boothbay Harbor, Maine, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like Islands, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Aquariums and Movie Theaters.
- From Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library to Barrett Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boothbay Harbor and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Brunswick, Bath, Freeport and Boothbay.
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Housed in an 1840's Greek style building, the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library has provided the community with reading and educational materials since 1924. It features over 22,000 books, audiobooks, and videos, and the Friends bookstore sits behind the library building.
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Barrett Park is a town park that features two rocky beaches off of Linekin Bay, covered gazebos, and restrooms. The park also has a large grassy lawn that can be used for football or soccer games.
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Boating, hiking, visiting the lighthouse, and many other things can be done on Cabbage Island. The main interests are the restaurant, which offer seafood specialties.
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Boothbay Region Land Trust is a nonprofit nature conservancy that offers extensive pet-friendly hiking trails, and is open to the public free of charge. Trail guides and guided hikes are available, as well.
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Built in 1821, the Burnt Island Light Station is a lighthouse that is on the National Register of Historic Places. The station is now home to a living history museum that is run by the State Department of Marine Resources.
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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.
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Covering only 10 square miles, the Southport Island has records dating back to the beginning of the 17th century. It is popular among the genealogists.
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Damariscove Island is home to a historic, picturesque village and lighthouse. Visitors can dock boats in many places around the island for picnics on the beach or to explore island coves. There is also a walking trail with historical markers.
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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.
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Located in beautiful Boothbay Harbor, Tidal Transit Kayak provides trips and tours for paddlers of all skill levels. Kayakers can also rent or purchase equipment and supplies from this company including clothing, paddles and other accessories.