- The list below includes 75 free or cheap things to do in or near Ellsworth, Maine, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
- From Woodlawn to Stanwood Homestead Museum & Bird Sanctuary, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ellsworth and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bar Harbor, Bangor, Castine and Southwest Harbor.
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Mount Battie is an 800-foot summit located in Camden Hills State Park. Visitors can either hike or drive to the summit and visit a stone tower, and see views of Camden and Camden Harbor.
39.4 Miles
Megunticook Lake is a place worthy of the entire family's time, with shallow swimming areas or children, a diving platform off-shore, and plenty of picnic tables and grills.
39.4 Miles
As a lighthouse built in the 1800s, Curtis Island Light provides visitors with a historic view of the coast. On the grounds, visitors can sit among the rocky coastline and watch boats pass by.
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Located on the premises of the public library, the Camden Harbor Park & Amphitheatre can be rented for special events such as weddings and concerts. This complex is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
39.5 Miles
A quaint freshwater swimming area, Shirttail Point is a small nook with a large expanse of shallow water safe for small children. The area also has a grassy area to picnic and sun all the way to the water's edge.
39.8 Miles
Situated on over 47,000 acres, Acadia National Park features a hike up Cadillac Mountain that provides a view of the bay. The park offers lakes, woodlands, camping sites and trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
40.0 Miles
Vinalhaven Historical Society is a history museum that maintains a collection of artifacts and memorabilia. Their focus is island history, tradition, and culture, and they feature an exhibit that centers on the turn-of-the-century granite industry.
40.1 Miles
Penobscot Bay YMCA is a health and fitness center that offers a variety of programs for all ages. The center features a swimming pool, sauna, therapy pool, gymnasium, rock climbing center, and a variety of fitness equipment.
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Noted breeders of Belted Galloway Cattle, Aldermere Farms is both an educational center and a working farm. Open to visitors, it features scenic views, educational programs with a focus on sustainability, and beef and cattle products for sale.
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The Merryspring Horticultural Nature Park is a leisure park that features an herb garden, a gazebo titled 'The Hexagon', and a greenhouse. The park offers guided nature walks, bug safaris, and weekend workshops.