- The list below includes 142 free or cheap things to do in or near Phippsburg, Maine, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Camping Site, National & State Parks and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- From Popham Beach State Park to Wilbur Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Phippsburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Brunswick, Portland, Bath and Boothbay Harbor.
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Popham Beach State Park is a popular beach destination in Maine because of the various activities it offers to visitors like picnicking, bird watching, swimming, hiking and even exploring a nearby island on low tide.
3.9 Miles
With views of Atkins Bay, Wilbur Preserve offers visitors a 0.6 mile trail through nature ending at a high stone ledge. There are also apple trees near the trail that can be picked.
5.4 Miles
Spanning over 600 acres, the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area has the main purpose of preserving the flora and the fauna of the area, including the several endangered species, such as the least tern.
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With the construction of the fort begun in 1862 and never finished, Fort Popham State Historic Site has beaches, swimming areas and picnic areas, among others.
7.2 Miles
Named in 2008 by Downeast Magazine the Best Saltwater Camping in Maine, the Hermit Island has 275 campsites and 3 small cabins for rental. It is suited for both tents and tent trailers.
3.9 Miles
A 119-acre nature preserve, the Josephine Newman Sanctuary is affiliated with the Audubon Society. The sanctuary features more than two and a half miles of hiking trails, and contains salt marsh areas and woodland areas.
4.5 Miles
Reid State Park features a sandy beach unlike the usual rocky shoreline which is found in Maine in addition to a number of hiking trails. Visitors can also enjoy activities like picnicking, swimming and wildlife watching here.
5.1 Miles
Maine Maritime Museum showcases the marine history of Maine with its historic shipyard, a full size sailing vessel replica accompanied with other interactive exhibits.
5.2 Miles
Sequin Lighthouse, or Seguin Lighthouse, is an active and functional lighthouse built in 1857. It is open for tours, and is an attraction on a number of historic and scenic cruises.
6.2 Miles
Named by some magazines, including the Boston Globe, as one of the main points of interests in the area, the Bath Iron Works has built ships since 1884, including for the United States Army.