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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32.5 Miles
72% 18 votes
Skiing & Snowboarding Auburn, ME MoreLess Info
Lost Valley is a local skiing destination which features numerous ski trails of varying difficulty and maintains two chairlifts. During summers, visitors can enjoy mountain biking and paintball here.
32.7 Miles
95% 2908 votes
Beaches Ogunquit, ME MoreLess Info
Stretching for 3 ½ miles, Ogunquit Beach is popular among swimmers and bodysurfers. Sunbathing and picnicking are some other things to do in here.
32.7 Miles
92% 399 votes
Beaches Ogunquit, ME MoreLess Info
The Ogunquit Beach is a long peninsula of sandy beach surrounded by grassy dunes. The Ogunquit Beach District surrounding the beach includes restaurants, a hotel, gift shops and snack bars.
32.7 Miles
86% 21 votes
Kayaking 17 Post Road (Route 1), Ogunquit, ME 3907 MoreLess Info
For nearly 20 years the World Within Sea Kayaking company has been serving watersport enthusiasts. Rentals of kayaks and paddle boards, lessons for both novices and children, and paddle board yoga are offered.
32.9 Miles
99% 1214 votes
Botanical Gardens Barters Island Road, Boothbay, ME 4537 MoreLess Info
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are waterfront gardens featuring a number of attractions including waterfalls, a visitor center and other specialty gardens in addition to multiple artworks installed within the premises.
32.9 Miles
100% 17 votes
Islands Boothbay Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
Damariscove Island is home to a historic, picturesque village and lighthouse. Visitors can dock boats in many places around the island for picnics on the beach or to explore island coves. There is also a walking trail with historical markers.
33.1 Miles
77% 2840 votes
Aquariums 194 McKown Point Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575 MoreLess Info
A central water tank with 850 gallons of water filed with sharks and skates, a touch tank with different species of invertebrates, and many other things to see and to do await the entire family at the Maine State Aquarium.
33.2 Miles
81% 619 votes
Bus Tours Ogunquit, ME MoreLess Info
Each trolley of the OgunTrolley Company has brass fittings, oak interiors and ash slat seats that are designed to haul 34 passengers. Passengers can ride these trollies around town for transportation or charter them for parties.
33.2 Miles
100% 24 votes
Theaters 259 Main St, Ogunquit, ME 03907 MoreLess Info
Built in 1923, The Leavitt Fine Arts Theatre has shown first-run films in its single, 600-seat auditorium for over 90 consecutive years. Guests adore its history and old-fashioned character, which is highlighted by real, buttered popcorn.
33.3 Miles
85% 61 votes
Food Shops 28A Main St, Ogunquit, ME 03907 MoreLess Info
Opened since 1989, the Bread & Roses bakery offers its visitors plenty of specialty pastries and handmade desserts, such as the carrot cake and the chocolate truffle torte.
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