- The list below includes 34 free or cheap things to do in or near Waterville, Maine, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Gallery, Art Museum and History Museums.
- From Waterville City of to Colby College Museum of Art, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waterville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Augusta, Skowhegan and Gardiner.
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Showcasing a variety of paintings, Adam Gallery features work depicting nature and other landscapes. The gift shop offers post cards with the paintings from the gallery printed on them for visitors to purchase.
42.4 Miles
The Wilson Museum features exhibits to help people understand the growth of man's ability to make tools from the Paleolithic times to the Native Americans. Visitors see rocks, shells, ship models, reconstructed 1905 kitchen, and a Victorian Parlor.
42.5 Miles
The State of Maine has served as the training boat for the Main Maritime Academy since 1997. When not on training cruises, the ship is open to tours by the public.
42.5 Miles
Bates College Museum of Art is an art museum that has well-lit exhibits such as acrylic paintings, photography, pottery, India ink drawings, and sculpture, among others. Right across is the Ware Street Inn.
42.5 Miles
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c/o The Stanton Bird Club, Lewiston, ME 04240
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The Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary is a 372 acre wildlife preserve that is home to a wide array of species of birds and other wildlife. Now used primarily for educational purposes, the sanctuary hosts groups ranging from scouts to university students.
42.5 Miles
The Family Fun Bowling Center is a 20-lane family owned bowling alley that features synthetic lanes, bumpers, automatic scoring, and pool tables. The alley also has a video game arcade and a snack bar.
42.6 Miles
Visitors can learn about the history of Castine at the Castine Historical Society by looking at maps, photographs, artifacts, essays, and books, particularly about the Penobscot Expedition, a Revolutionary War battle. The facility also hosts special exhibits on a regular basis.
42.6 Miles
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many families used Castine, Maine, as their vacation destination, most notably Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Visitors to Main Street can see many restored buildings where small businesses and art galleries are located.
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117 Museum Street, Owls Head, ME 4854
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A specialty Museum, the Owls Head Transportation Museum has a wide collection of antique planes and cars. They also host fascinating and exciting events like aerobatic shows, motorcycle exhibits and special edition cars.
42.7 Miles
Castine Kayak Adventures offers kayaking instruction, day trips, overnight trips, and sales. Yankee Magazine and DownEast Magazine have awarded the company for having the best night paddles, known as bioluminescent paddles.