- The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Mount Desert, Maine, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Magic Shows, Art Gallery and Specialty Museums.
- From Thuya Gardens to Somes Sound, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mount Desert and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bar Harbor, Deer Isle, Castine and Ellsworth.
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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.
37.9 Miles
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.
38.0 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.
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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.
38.2 Miles
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.
38.3 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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162 Russell Ave, Rockport, ME 04856
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The Center for Maine Contemporary Art, or CMCA, showcases contemporary art by Maine artists in seasonal exhibitions. It also offers a variety of educational programs in visual art, photography, and related fields.
38.6 Miles
Horseracing enthusiasts can find the Bangor Raceway worth the while, with its raceway and live transmissions from all around the country.
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J. Norman Martin was paid $137 to create the fiberglass-over-metal frame Paul Bunyan statue that sits opposite the Bangor Civic Center. The 37-foot tall statue weighs 3,700 pounds, and Martin built the statue to withstand 110 mile an hour winds.
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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.