- TripBuzz found 172 things to do with kids in or near Scarborough, Maine, including 153 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Portland, South Portland, Saco and Freeport.
- From Higgins Beach to Big 20 Bowling Center, the Scarborough area offers 95 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Food Shops, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Bowling.
- Located in Maine's Cumberland County is the resort town of Scarborough. Located seven miles south of Portland, the coastal city offers many attractions and amenities to those visiting the area. Higgins Beach is the most popular draw with its scenic coves and surrounding beach cottages, as well as the local wildlife sanctuary, motor speedway and museums.
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Located near the mouth of the Spurwink River, Higgins Beach is a 1/2 mile white sand beach. Sunbathers, swimmers, bodysurfers, kayakers, and surfcasters use the beach or areas near the beach.
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Featuring twenty candlepin bowling lanes, Big 20 Bowling Center houses tournaments, league play, and bumper bowling for kids. They host birthday parties and corporate functions, and offer specials for school and church groups.
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Located within a residential neighborhood dating back to the 1800's, Higgins Public Beach is a white sandy beach with public access available. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy surfing, fishing, or relaxing in the sun.
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Opened in 2000, Maine Indoor Karting offers professional tracks to all the speed enthusiasts, from the age of 7 up. There are competitions organized all around the year. It also has a gift shop.
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Pine Point Beach is a long sandy beach on Saco Bay. Attractions include fishing (surf casting,) surfing, a concession stand, and public restrooms (with showers.) The beach is unsupervised, there are no lifeguards on duty.
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Beech Ridge Motor Speedway is a ½ mile long semi-banked oval and it is considered a short-race track. Overnight camping is permitted during the race weekends.
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418 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME 4074
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Scarborough Beach State Park is open from the beginning of April through the end of October. Water-related beach recreation like swimming, boogie boarding, and even general sunbathing are popular on the extensive sandy beach.
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Situated on Ferry Beach, Fun & Sun Rentals offers visitors kayak and paddleboard rentals to take out onto the water. The equipment can be rented by the hour and includes complimentary guide maps.
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Broadturn Farm is a scenic, rustic farm that welcomes visitors for tours and to experience a taste of farm life and work. The farm features a shop where visitors can purchase farm-grown produce and other products.
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Occupying the 40-acre property formerly belonging to a regular golf course, Pleasant Hill Disc Golf presents a challenging 18 hole experience for players of all skill levels. Open daily, the course offers day passes as well as disc rentals.