- 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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Architect Henry Austin designed the Italian villa style Victorian Mansion as the summer home of Ruggles Sylvester Morse, a Maine native whom made a fortune as a hotel builder in New Orleans. Gustave Herter designed the interiors of the home.
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A seaside amusement park, Palace Playland offers a variety of entertainment to amuse the young and old. Aside from the usual carousel and Ferris wheel rides, they also have the thrilling Power Surge and Adrenalin. Gift shops, arcade games and food stalls also abound.
5.7 Miles
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142 Free Street, Portland, ME 04101
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Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine is a children's museum dedicated to inspiring discovery and imagination through exploration and play. Attractions include several hands on exhibits and a variety of educational programs.
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Deering Oaks Park offers a natural play environment that is ADA Accessible. The park features a range of recreational activities including adventure bridges, climbing wall, playground, puzzle/mind panels, slide down pole, stationary cycler and a toddler area.
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The State Theatre has hosted a variety of live performances in the past, including comedy performances from Gabriel Iglesias and concerts from the likes of Jonathan Edwards. The site is a repurposed movie and live performance theatre.
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A mini golf course with a pirate theme, Pirate's Cove was founded in 1983 and is intended for both children and adults. Rush waters and waterfalls are the main characteristics of this course.
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Commercial Street is a historic area of Portland located near the harbor. Visitors of this site will be able to shop at a variety of stores, dine at restaurants or bakeries, and enjoy alcoholic beverages at the site's bars.
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Pirates Island is a pirate themed mini-golf adventure that includes two separate 18-hole courses; one is easy and aimed toward kids, and the other is more challenging. Both courses can be done together for a discounted price.
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7 Ballpark Way, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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During the Halloween season, Field of Screams Haunted Hayrides has an event where visitors can watch actors dress up in costume. The ride takes the visitors on a journey to find a lost girl while encountering different scary activities.
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The Cumberland County Civic Center, the home of the Portland Pirates, is an entertainment venue that hosts Disney On Ice events. Visitors of this site can also attend University of Maine hockey games, preseason NBA games, and Harlem Globetrotters performances.