- The list below includes 198 free or cheap things to do in or near South Portland, Maine, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Movie Theaters and Dog Park.
- From Bug Light Park to Willard Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in South Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Portland, Scarborough, Brunswick and Kennebunkport.
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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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1 Spring Point Dr, South Portland, ME 04106
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No Slack! Sportfishing Charters has inland private fishing charters for striped bass and bluefish, and fishing trips to Casco Bay for mackerel. The company also offers escorted sightseeing trips to lighthouses, Ft. Gorges, as well as wildlife and nature tours.
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Sunset Marina, 231 Front Street, South Portland, ME 04106
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Kristen K. Charters Sport Fishing offers several deep sea fishing charters. Anglers can choose to fish for sharks, tuna, or fish inland for striped bass, stripers, bluefish, mackerel, cod, and haddock.
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Teazer Charters offers its services on a 35 foot-long charter boat. It has several packages to choose from, including a shark catching charting service.
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Built in 1971, Maine Mall has 1,200,000 square feet and it is the largest in the state. It has over 140 shops, a food court and several other restaurants.
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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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Honoring those from Maine who have served in the military is the mission of the Maine Military Museum. The museum's exhibits recognize service from the Revolutionary War through the present through artifacts and displays.
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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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Offering digital bowling, Easy Day is a bowling alley that offers live entertainment from local musicians and sports games playing on their TVs. The concession stand serves an extended menu with salad, pizza, and beer.
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The Cinemagic Grand is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first run Hollywood movies in all digital video and sound. The theater also shows occasional special presentations, like performances of the Metropolitan Opera.