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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26.5 Miles
94% 368 votes
Theaters 196 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
An evening at the Carousel Music Theater starts with soup and sandwiches served by the wait staff while they are singing the Broadway hits. Then, visitors watch a theater performance.
26.8 Miles
100% 8 votes
History Museums 72 Oak St., Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 MoreLess Info
Housed near Fullerton Park, Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum contains interesting artifacts and photographs from early residents of the community. A diverse collection, exhibits and displays include lighthouse, map and nautical memorabilia.
26.8 Miles
98% 218 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 137 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
Boothbay Region Land Trust is a nonprofit nature conservancy that offers extensive pet-friendly hiking trails, and is open to the public free of charge. Trail guides and guided hikes are available, as well.
26.8 Miles
100% 14 votes
Parks 64 Mt. Apatite Road, Auburn, ME 04210 MoreLess Info
As a destination for amateur geology, Mt. Apatite offers visitors a variety of rock quarries containing gems and stones to dig and collect. The area has trails, creeks, and forests for visitors to explore.
27.1 Miles
99% 101 votes
Kayaking 18 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 MoreLess Info
Located in beautiful Boothbay Harbor, Tidal Transit Kayak provides trips and tours for paddlers of all skill levels. Kayakers can also rent or purchase equipment and supplies from this company including clothing, paddles and other accessories.
27.1 Miles
89% 19 votes
Libraries Downtown Area, Boothbay Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
Housed in an 1840's Greek style building, the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library has provided the community with reading and educational materials since 1924. It features over 22,000 books, audiobooks, and videos, and the Friends bookstore sits behind the library building.
27.1 Miles
100% 12 votes
Boat Rentals 18 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 MoreLess Info
Tidal Transit Kayak Co Sales Service & Rentals offers tours in their rental boats or ideas on where to paddle a patron's personal boat. They provide kayak rentals or bicycle rentals for those who prefer to keep their feet dry.
27.2 Miles
91% 1134 votes
Whale Watching Tours 42 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 MoreLess Info
Cap'n Fish's Whale Watch offers whale-watching expeditions around Boothbay Harbor on triple decker 78 to 100 feet in length vessels. In addition to whales, expedition participants often see harbor porpoises, harbor seals, basking sharks, mako sharks, ocean sunfish, Atlantic white-sided dolphins, and blue sharks…
27.2 Miles
97% 518 votes
Sailing 20 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 MoreLess Info
Herb and Deb Smith have sailed around the world twice, taking their five children with them. Now, their company, Schooner Eastwind, offers you the opportunity for a ride on their 65-foot schooner while viewing the lighthouses, outer island, and wildlife.
27.2 Miles
90% 260 votes
Boat Cruise Pier 1, Boothbay Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
Visitors can help sail a historic windjammer on a two-hour cruise past Burnt Island Light and Squirrel Island. Visitors can eat a box lunch or supper while on board the windjammer.
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