- TripBuzz found 203 things to do with kids in or near Portland, Maine, including 175 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like South Portland, Brunswick, Saco and Scarborough.
- From Lucky Catch Cruises to DownEast Duck Tours, the Portland area offers 93 different types of family activities, including: Sports Facilities/Fields, Theaters, History Museums and Hiking Trails.
- Noted as the largest city in Maine, Portland features many waterfront properties including homes, parks and restaurants. Divided into various neighborhoods, the city is easy to get around. It further includes a couple of island communities along with historical, financial and artistic districts. Other attractions in Portland include an arboretum, music conservatory, observatory and railroad museum. Portland is also home to the University of Southern Maine.
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Yankee Lanes of Brunswick is a bowling alley that offers 32 lanes with automatic scoring. They offer league play, cosmic bowling, and have a bar and grill that features live music on weekends.
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Sequin Lighthouse, or Seguin Lighthouse, is an active and functional lighthouse built in 1857. It is open for tours, and is an attraction on a number of historic and scenic cruises.
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Designed for open and free roaming, Merrymeeting Dog Park is a fun place for animal lovers to gather. Visitors are asked to comply with a list of rules to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all pets.
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At Maine Fiberarts Visitor Center, guests can explore exhibits featuring artwork pieces with fiber as the medium. The collection consists of rugs, quilts, draperies, books, and more. The center also hosts classes on felt making and basket weaving.
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A nature preserve open to visitors during daylight hours 365 days a year, the Cathance River Preserve features numerous hiking and walking trails. Guides offer weekend educational seminars and the Preserve hosts youth day camps in the summer.
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Located in the heart of the village, the First Families Kennebunkport Museum features exhibits covering 200 years of local history. Tour guides share stories and artifacts ranging from sea captains to George H.W. Bush and his family's compound.
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An 80-acre park, Wonderbrook Park offers a variety of amenities for visitors. It has a central hiking trail through the wilderness, broad open green spaces, and picnic tables. This quiet and placid park offers wildlife viewing, as well.
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With collections aimed to people ranging from pre-school to senior citizens, the Kennebunk Free Library also organizes special programs and events, such as the book discussion groups.
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117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043
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Opened in 1936 and encompassing several buildings erected since 1810, The Brick Store Museum is dedicated to local history and art. It organizes special events, such as poetry contests.
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With a 2006, 87 foot-long ship, the First Chance Whale Watch offers its clients the opportunity of spotting marine wildlife to up to 20 miles from the shore.