Free & Cheap Things to Do in Portland, ME

  • The list below includes 199 free or cheap things to do in or near Portland, Maine, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Sports Facilities/Fields, Breweries, History Museums and Hiking Trails.
  • From Casco Bay to Commercial Street, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like South Portland, Brunswick, Scarborough and Kennebunkport.
  • The list below includes 199 free or cheap things to do in or near Portland, Maine, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Sports Facilities/Fields, Breweries, History Museums and Hiking Trails.
  • From Casco Bay to Commercial Street, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like South Portland, Brunswick, Scarborough and Kennebunkport.
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Busy parents can relax and restore while kids can play in 3,500 square feet of green play space
16.8 Miles
93% 28 votes
Fishing Saco, ME 04072 MoreLess Info
Accepting anglers of all skill levels, Trina Lyn Fishing Charters takes visitors for a fishing trip off the coast of Maine. In addition to catching groundfish and lobster, visitors have the opportunity to see whales and dolphins.
17.0 Miles
67% 6 votes
Recreation Centers 3 Pomerlau Street, Biddeford, ME 04005 MoreLess Info
Two swimming pools, a modern fitness center, and a nursery school are among the many amenities that bring individuals to the Biddeford YMCA. The YMCA also offers a number of classes and programs for individuals of all ages.
17.2 Miles
97% 29 votes
Beaches Fortunes Rocks Road, Biddeford, ME 4005 MoreLess Info
Approximately 2 miles long, Fortunes Rocks Beach runs along Biddeford Pool and can be used for walking and jogging along the sand. The water is open for surfing, surf kayaking and bodyboarding.
18.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails Granite Point, 1 Timber Point Road, Biddeford, ME 4005 MoreLess Info
Offering salt marsh, river and ocean views, the Timber Point Trail is a scenic coastal walking trail in Biddeford. The trail is part of a peninsula that is reserved for wildlife preservation.
19.5 Miles
86% 7 votes
Beaches Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport, ME 04046 MoreLess Info
At Goose Rocks Beach, visitors can spend a day in the sun on the white sands of the three mile coastline. The beach has a barrier reef and several islands to explore by kayak.
20.5 Miles
76% 134 votes
Camping Site 6 Hermit Island Rd., Phippsburg, ME MoreLess Info
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.
21.0 Miles
92% 407 votes
Specialty Museums 195 Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport, ME 04046 MoreLess Info
Covering 330 acres, the Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport, ME is dedicated to the public transport in America, with an emphasis on its origins and development.
21.4 Miles
93% 291 votes
Art Museum Brunswick, ME MoreLess Info
With a permanent collection of over 20,000 items, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art has exhibits from the antiquity to the present times. Decorative art, painting, and sculpture are some of the domains covered.
21.6 Miles
88% 103 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Phippsburg, ME MoreLess Info
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.
22.3 Miles
100% 168 votes
Colleges & Universities Brunswick, ME MoreLess Info
Bowdoin College is a small liberal art college offering 39 majors and minors. Visitors to the campus can view their Museum of Art, the Perry-MacMillan Artic Museum, or watch the Polar Bears compete in several sporting events.
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