- TripBuzz found 88 things to do with kids in or near Southwest Harbor, Maine, including 75 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Ellsworth and Castine.
- From Vagabond Deep Sea Fishing to Mansell Boat Rental, the Southwest Harbor area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Sailing, Specialty Museums and Gardens.
- Located on Maine's Mount Desert Island is the small town of Southwest Harbor. Home to a modest population of just over 1,700, the area is known as a quiet jewel favored by travelers looking to relax and enjoy waterfront recreation. The city offers exceptional fresh seafood, ferry rides to Great Cranberry Island and hosts an annual Flamingo Day Parade.
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41.2 Miles
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117 Museum Street, Owls Head, ME 4854
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A specialty Museum, the Owls Head Transportation Museum has a wide collection of antique planes and cars. They also host fascinating and exciting events like aerobatic shows, motorcycle exhibits and special edition cars.
41.5 Miles
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130 Thomaston Street, Rockland, ME 04841
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With its authentic 30 foot-long lobster boat, Captain Jack Lobster Boat Adventure offers its clients glimpses of the local marine wildlife, including whales. The main purpose is, however, seeing lobsters and other seafood get caught in the captain's traps. Fishing trips are also available.
41.6 Miles
Horseracing enthusiasts can find the Bangor Raceway worth the while, with its raceway and live transmissions from all around the country.
41.6 Miles
J. Norman Martin was paid $137 to create the fiberglass-over-metal frame Paul Bunyan statue that sits opposite the Bangor Civic Center. The 37-foot tall statue weighs 3,700 pounds, and Martin built the statue to withstand 110 mile an hour winds.
41.7 Miles
Birch Point Beach State Park is only a day park and camping here is not allowed. It is renowned for its oceanfront scenery—thus making it a popular hangout for photographers.
41.7 Miles
Home of the UMaine basketball team, Cross Insurance Center hosts a variety of community events, ranging from concerts from nationally recognized musicians to educational lectures. The center can seat up to 8,000 people and often hosts local conventions.
41.8 Miles
Chickawaukee Lake is a scenic body of water suitable for boating, swimming, and other water sports. Trails for hiking and biking run around its perimeter, and it is stocked with trout for fishermen.
41.8 Miles
Harbor Park is a green space within view of the scenic Rockland Harbor. Host to a variety of special events, festivals, and races, the park also offers walking trails and picnic areas.
42.1 Miles
Preserved for eternity at the Cole Land Transportation Museum is United States military memorabilia and land transportation equipment. Some of the antiques available for viewing include potato diggers, tractors, fire engines, motorcycles, bicycles, and snowplows.
42.1 Miles
The Penobscot Theater is a professional regional theater. When not busy educating children in area schools, the theater troupe gives several performance each year in the Art Deco/ Egyptian Revival style Bangor's Opera House that was originally constructed in 1920.