- 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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Accessible with a permit, Gooch's Beach offers visitors a scenic view of the Atlantic ocean and a beach to sunbathe on. The beach is located near the mouth of the Kennebunk River, where it empties into the ocean.
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The largest beach in the city, Gooch's Beach has 3 miles of talcum powder sand and it is popular among those wishing to stroll on the seashore.
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Kennebunk Beach is divided into three parts; 750-foot long Mother's Beach with playground, 1320 Middle Beach with summer cottages and hotels, 3300-foot long Gooth's Beach for swimming and sand castle building. Visitors need a parking permit available at City Hall to park near the beaches.
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Seaspray Kayaking Rentals & Tours has multiple locations around mid-coastal Maine. All offer kayak and related equipment rentals, as well as either self- or professionally-guided kayaking tours. Visitors will see wildlife and scenic coastal views.
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A 119-acre nature preserve, the Josephine Newman Sanctuary is affiliated with the Audubon Society. The sanctuary features more than two and a half miles of hiking trails, and contains salt marsh areas and woodland areas.
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Maine Maritime Museum showcases the marine history of Maine with its historic shipyard, a full size sailing vessel replica accompanied with other interactive exhibits.
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At Bath Area Family Ymca, visitors can take advantage of fitness equipment and an indoor lap pool. The gymnasium has equipment like bars, mats, and even a two story rock climbing wall.
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Named by some magazines, including the Boston Globe, as one of the main points of interests in the area, the Bath Iron Works has built ships since 1884, including for the United States Army.
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With over 530,000 visitors each year, the Visitors Center provides useful information about the area to everyone enquiring about it.
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Once a religious site, Chocolate Church is now a multi-purpose venue which hosts a variety of performing arts events including plays, concerts and more. Visitors can also enjoy and explore the unique historic architecture of the place.