- 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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1 Spring Point Dr, South Portland, ME 04106
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No Slack! Sportfishing Charters has inland private fishing charters for striped bass and bluefish, and fishing trips to Casco Bay for mackerel. The company also offers escorted sightseeing trips to lighthouses, Ft. Gorges, as well as wildlife and nature tours.
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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.
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Bug Light Park
South Portland Greenbelt Pathway, South Portland, ME 4106
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Marked by a picturesque lighthouse and rocky pier is Big Light Park. The beachside park is popular with local photographers and families who enjoy the locations picnic areas, fishing and beautiful scenery.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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55 Bug Light Park, South Portland, ME
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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.
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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.