Things to Do with Kids in Gardiner, ME

  • TripBuzz found 86 things to do with kids in or near Gardiner, Maine, including 84 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Brunswick, Augusta, Bath and Boothbay.
  • From Kennebec River Rail Trail to Gardiner Waterfront, the Gardiner area offers 79 different types of family activities, including: Piers & Boardwalks, Scenic Railroads, History Museums and Theaters.
  • Known for its culture and historic architecture, Gardiner is a popular tourist destination of southern Maine. Offering a wealth of shopping opportunities and outdoor recreation, the city offers something for everyone. The city is also home to art venues, city parks and access to the Kennebec River for canoeing and kayaking.
  • TripBuzz found 86 things to do with kids in or near Gardiner, Maine, including 84 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Brunswick, Augusta, Bath and Boothbay.
  • From Kennebec River Rail Trail to Gardiner Waterfront, the Gardiner area offers 79 different types of family activities, including: Piers & Boardwalks, Scenic Railroads, History Museums and Theaters.
  • Known for its culture and historic architecture, Gardiner is a popular tourist destination of southern Maine. Offering a wealth of shopping opportunities and outdoor recreation, the city offers something for everyone. The city is also home to art venues, city parks and access to the Kennebec River for canoeing and kayaking.
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0.2 Miles
88% 34 votes
Scenic Railroads Gardiner, ME 4345 MoreLess Info
Kennebec River Rail Trail is a multi-purpose walkway which runs parallel to old railroad tracks and offers scenic views of the river.
1.1 Miles
93% 14 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Waterfront Park, Gardiner, ME 04345 MoreLess Info
Located in the heart of downtown Gardiner, Gardiner Waterfront offers a public boat launch as well as areas for picnicking and fishing. The boardwalk offers views of the water and opportunities to fish.
4.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Disc Golf 225 Hospital Street, Augusta, ME 4330 MoreLess Info
Quarry Run Disc Golf is an 18-hole disc golf course located within the Augusta Golf Park. Visitors can rent discs to use while playing the course and have the option of paying one price and playing all day.
4.8 Miles
85% 47 votes
National & State Parks 153 Hospital St., Augusta, ME 04332 MoreLess Info
The Viles Arboretum, formerly the Pine Tree State Arboretum, features a conifer collection, a lilac collection, a native plant garden, a rock garden, Urban & Community Forestry Collection containing 36 species of trees especially chosen for their ability to do well in an urban environment, along with many other…
5.2 Miles
58% 40 votes
Picnic Spot Augusta, ME MoreLess Info
The 20-acre Capitol Park is located next to the State House. Families enjoy having picnics under the park's trees, and playing ball on the large public lawns that were originally designed for band performances and public speeches.
5.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 276 Whitten Road, Augusta, ME 4347 MoreLess Info
A state of the art, regulation sized ice rink, The Bank of Maine Ice Vault features conference rooms and a pro shop in addition to the ice area. It hosts public skating as well as organized hockey and figure skating.
5.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 215 Whitten Road, Augusta, ME 4330 MoreLess Info
Hosting regional hockey leagues and tournaments, Sparetime Recreation Augusta offers visitors a recreational bowling experience complete with shoe rentals and glow bowling. Visitors can purchase a party package that includes bowling games, refreshments, and more.
5.6 Miles
61% 61 votes
Children's Museums 171 Capitol Street, Suite 2, Augusta, ME 04330 MoreLess Info
At the Children's Discovery Museum, children can pretend they work in a restaurant, grocery store, construction, or bank. Children can also put on a puppet show, touch the marine life in the touch-tank, make music, create art, and climb into a tree house.
5.9 Miles
97% 207 votes
Natural History Museums 230 State Street, Augusta, ME MoreLess Info
The Marine State History Museum has over 500,000 artifacts in the history collection including the United States only viewable collection of Civil War Flags. Elsewhere in the museum, visitors can also see Maine's largest archaeological collection and natural history specimens dating back to 1830.
5.9 Miles
86% 7 votes
Statues Augusta, ME MoreLess Info
Featuring a bronze statue of a young child, Samantha Smith's statue in Augusta pays tribute to her impact on history during the Cold War. The statue has a small plaque with background information on her life.
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