- TripBuzz found 32 things to do with kids in or near Augusta, Maine, including 19 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Damariscotta, Waterville, Wiscasset and Gardiner.
- From Children's Discovery Museum to The Bank Of Maine Ice Vault, the Augusta area offers 70 different types of family activities, including: Disc Golf, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Children's Museums.
- Augusta is the capital of Maine, but it is one of the smallest capital cities in the United States due to a population under 20,000. The urban area is located in the southern part of the state along the Kennebec River, which offers water-based recreation. Due to the origins of Augusta going back to the 1600s, many museums and historic architecture are at home in the city.
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48.5 Miles
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Mackworth Island, Andrews Avenue, Falmouth, ME 04105
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A beautiful and scenic locale, Mackworth Island Trail allows for great hiking and relaxing strolls. Picturesque, it offers great views of Casco Bay and Portland, along with the opportunity for bird watching and simply enjoying nature.
48.6 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.
48.7 Miles
Guldive Cruises offers two-hour excursions, sunset cruises, and specialty cruises at various locations along the Atlantic coast, and the Caribbean. The vessel that they use is 56 feet long, weigh 46 tons, and was designed by William Hand Jr.
48.7 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.
48.8 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.
48.8 Miles
A one and a quarter-mile in-town walking loop, the Androscoggin Brunswick-Topsham Riverwalk offers a variety of walking trails and paths suitable for jogging or simply strolling. The Riverwalk is dog-friendly, and has benches along its length.
48.9 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.
49.0 Miles
A not for profit organization, Maine Huts & Trails offers its visitors a 200-mile long trail and eco lodging all year round. It is located upon the wild Western portion of Maine's mountainous region with activities like snowshoeing, skiing, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking and paddling to keep you occupied.
49.1 Miles
Housed in a historic building constructed in 1878, the Bridgton Historical Society Museum seeks to provide visitors with educational information about the local area. Exhibits in the museum include historical railroad pieces and a 1911 Sears Automobile.
49.3 Miles
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383 Portland Road (Route 302), Bridgton, ME 04009
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Opened since 1957, the Bridgton Twin Drive-In has now 2 screens and can welcome 495 cars at a time.