- The list below includes 171 free or cheap things to do in or near Scarborough, Maine, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Food Shops, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Bowling.
- From Higgins Beach to Scarborough Beach State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Scarborough and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Portland, South Portland, Kennebunkport and Saco.
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Tourists and guests at the Two Lights State Park can have a picnic with their well-seated picnic tables. There is an old WWII bunker built into the side of the hill and also an observation tower.
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Built in 1808, Fort Preble stands on the grounds of what is now Southern Maine Community College. Visitors can picnic among the granite walls of the fort itself, and take in views of Casco Bay and its islands.
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55 Bug Light Park, South Portland, ME
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Located in the historic Cushing's Point House at Bug Light Park is the South Portland Historical Society Museum. The museum features different exhibits each season and its nine-acre park overlooking Portland Harbor is home to the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse.
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The maritime history of the local area is put on display at the Portland Harbor Museum. Founded in 1987, the museum is situated within the granite walls of the historic Fort Preble.
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Constructed on a former World War II shipyard, Liberty Ship Memorial was built as a tribute to those ship builders. The centerpiece of the memorial is a 35 foot tall sculptural replica of the Liberty ship’s bow section.
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Cape Elizabeth Light has two lighthouses with a small parking area at the end of Two Lights road. Walking and hiking are some of the activitites you can do here.
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Portland Head Light is the oldest operating lighthouse in Maine dating back to 1790. The lighthouse keeper's house now functions as a maritime museum and houses a wide range of historic artifacts on display.
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With a three-storey funhouse for kids and parents, and a miniature maze and play area for toddlers, Joker's Family Fun & Games is an all-ages destination that also includes an indoor train and miniature ferris wheel.
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58 Fore Street, Portland, ME
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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.
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South Portland Greenbelt Pathway, South Portland, ME 4106
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Marked by a picturesque lighthouse and rocky pier is Big Light Park. The beachside park is popular with local photographers and families who enjoy the locations picnic areas, fishing and beautiful scenery.