Things to Do with Kids in Portland, ME

  • 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.
  • 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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23.6 Miles
87% 204 votes
Historic Sites 10 Perkins Farm Land, Phippsburg, ME 04562 MoreLess Info
With the construction of the fort begun in 1862 and never finished, Fort Popham State Historic Site has beaches, swimming areas and picnic areas, among others.
23.6 Miles
90% 21 votes
Kayaking 4 Western Avenue, Kennebunk, ME 4043 MoreLess Info
Kayak excursions is a local company which offers guided kayak tours and kayak fishing trips as well as paddleboards and kayaks on rent.
23.6 Miles
96% 280 votes
National & State Parks 10 Perkins Farm Lane, Phippsburg, ME 4562 MoreLess Info
Popham Beach State Park is a popular beach destination in Maine because of the various activities it offers to visitors like picnicking, bird watching, swimming, hiking and even exploring a nearby island on low tide.
23.6 Miles
86% 37 votes
Kayaking 8 Western Avenue, Kennebunk, ME 04043 MoreLess Info
Coastal Maine Kayak offers a variety of ways to explore Kennebunk and its waterways. The company offers kayak rentals, bike rentals and stand up paddle board rentals to enjoy the coast line and local river.
23.6 Miles
97% 93 votes
City Tours 21 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, ME MoreLess Info
A sightseeing tour company, Intown Trolley offers a variety of motor tours around the Kennebunks. Operating seasonally, the company features narrated tours that inform visitors about the area's 300 year history.
23.7 Miles
92% 26 votes
Surfing Lessons 166 Port Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043 MoreLess Info
Aquaholics Surf Shop is for anyone who loves the beach and likes to surf. They offer surfing lessons, sell surfing equipment, allow customers to rent boards, and even let people set up surfing camps or parties.
23.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Theaters Lafayette Park, 1 Garden Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043 MoreLess Info
A professional theater company that performs imaginative adaptations of Shakespeare plays, MaineStage Shakespeare stages productions in an outdoor theater space. The company also offers classes and does outreach to local schools.
23.9 Miles
97% 744 votes
Scenic Drives Kennebunkport, ME MoreLess Info
Ocean Avenue follows the Kennebunk River along the Atlantic Ocean through Kennebunkport, Maine. The avenue passes Walker's Point and several other mansions, along with ocean views, along with restaurants and shops.
24.0 Miles
74% 23 votes
Dog Park 36 Sea Road, Kennebunk, ME MoreLess Info
A fenced and shady area with room for dogs to run, Kennebunk Dog Park is a spot for dog-owners and their pets to rest and socialize. It features water bowls, kiddie pools, tennis balls for play, and seating areas.
24.0 Miles
93% 88 votes
Playgrounds Beach Ave., Kennebunk, ME MoreLess Info
Mother's Beach features a playground for children and moderate surf. Visitors come for views of the rocks and sloping sands, and to swim and surf in the often chilly waters.
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