- TripBuzz found 188 things to do with kids in or near Peaks Island, Maine, including 184 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Portland, South Portland, Brunswick and Saco.
- From Maine Island Kayak Company to 5th Maine Museum, the Peaks Island area offers 91 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Day Camps, Kayaking and History Museums.
- 3 miles from downtown Portland, Peaks Island, ME is the most populous island in Casco Bay. The island has maintained its small town feel with businesses such as ice cream parlors, boutiques, markets, kayak rentals, and more. Guests are sure to find unique entertainment on the island's famous Gem Theater among many others.
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Tenji, Inc is a collaborative team of engineers, artists, scientists, and architects that builds aquatic systems and exhibits. The team is best known for creating a 7,500-gallon titanic-theme aquarium above a bar.
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Operated by volunteer residents, Powderhouse Hill is a skiing area open to the public during the snowy months. The area contains three separate trails for skiing and features up to 175 feet of elevation.
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The Links at Outlook is a public golf course with two distinct styles: the first nine holes are Scottish links style, while the back nine are more hilly with varied elevation. They also have a restaurant with a brunch buffet.
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Home to 19th century American writer Sarah Orne Jewett, a short story writer best known for 'The White Heron,' the Sarah Orne Jewett House is a well-preserved piece of literary history. It offers guided tours of the house and gardens.
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A memorial park, the Vaughan Woods State Park is a 250 acre park bequeathed to the state of Maine by Elizabeth Vaughn. Visitors can go on a guided tour of the historic home in the area or go hiking.
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Situated along Salmon Falls River, Vaughn Woods State Park is a forested area located on 250 acres. The park provides picnic areas and over 3 miles of trails suitable for hiking along the river and in the woods.
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A 1785 Georgian mansion, the Hamilton House was built strategically upon a bluff that overlooks the Salmon Falls River. It was a great location for owner Johnathan Hamilton, a shipping magnate to oversee his business from above. Get to check out the well-manicured gardens too.
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Kennebec River Rail Trail is a multi-purpose walkway which runs parallel to old railroad tracks and offers scenic views of the river.
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Barely a square mile in area, the Monhegan Island is a summer place well-loved for its serenity, relaxed pace and idyllic nature. This quaint island has no paved roads and no cars too—giving it a rustic appeal.
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A lighthouse built in 1824; the Monhegan Light is amongst the island's historic places. The current structure was built in 1850 after demolishing the old lighthouse structure that started to tilt, along with the fog bell.