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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More than 60,000 people visit the arena every season to skate on the same ice rink used for practice by the AHL's Portland Pirates
0.4 Miles
93% 991 votes
Food Tours Tickets at Vervacious, Portland, ME 04104 MoreLess Info
Participants can stroll through the Old Port area and sample foods including Main lobster, artisan cheese, smoked seafood, preserves, chocolate truffles, original whoopie pies, and ales, while hearing a little about the industry from the restaurant owners on Maine Foodie Tours; Culinary Walking Tours. Each tour…
1.2 Miles
97% 457 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 271 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102 MoreLess Info
Hadlock Field has been nicknamed the Maine Monster, and it serves as the home field for the minor league baseball team named the Sea Dogs, which is an affiliate of the Red Sox. The current capacity of the stadium is just over 7,300.
1.2 Miles
96% 961 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields Hadlock Field, Portland, ME MoreLess Info
The Portland Sea Dogs play at 7,368 seat Hadlock Field when playing at home. The team is the minor league team for the Boston Red Sox and play in the Eastern league.
0.4 Miles
95% 587 votes
Bus Tours Long Wharf, Portland, ME MoreLess Info
Offering a variety of boat and bus tours that focus on different views of the Portland area, Portland Discovery Tours offers both group charter tours and individual tours. Options include a historic Portland tour and a lighthouse cruise.
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Over 17,000 works of American and European art from the 1700s to the present are found at the Portland Museum of Art, including paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, glass, ceramics, and furniture. The featured artwork includes works by Picasso, Renoir, and Monet.
0.7 Miles
88% 1005 votes
History Museums 109 Danforth St., Portland, ME 04101 MoreLess Info
Architect Henry Austin designed the Italian villa style Victorian Mansion as the summer home of Ruggles Sylvester Morse, a Maine native whom made a fortune as a hotel builder in New Orleans. Gustave Herter designed the interiors of the home.
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84% 613 votes
Breweries 86 Newbury Street, Portland, ME MoreLess Info
Fred Forsley and brewer Alan Pugsley opened Shipyard Brewing Company in 1992 in its current location. The microbrewery, which began at Federal Jack's Restaurant and Brew Pub, is open for tours and tastings.
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91% 194 votes
Children's Museums 142 Free Street, Portland, ME 04101 MoreLess Info
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine is a children's museum dedicated to inspiring discovery and imagination through exploration and play. Attractions include several hands on exhibits and a variety of educational programs.
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79% 202 votes
Scenic Railroads 58 Fore Street, Portland, ME MoreLess Info
During the spring, summer, and fall, visitors can enjoy the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company. Train rides and night photo shoot events are offered along with a museum that is open throughout the year for train enthusiasts.
0.4 Miles
90% 61 votes
History Museums 489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101 MoreLess Info
As the oldest house in the region, Longfellow House & Garden is a National Historic Landmark that displays the artifacts of a 19th century New England family. The house is open to group and self-guided tours.
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