- TripBuzz found 118 things to do with kids in or near Wiscasset, Maine, including 115 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boothbay Harbor, Brunswick, Augusta and Bath.
- From Monkey C Monkey Do to Castle Tucker, the Wiscasset area offers 84 different types of family activities, including: Ziplines, Gardens, Historic Homes and History Museums.
- A part of Historic New England, Wiscasset is a well-known tourist destination in Maine. History buffs often enjoy visiting the community to see its many historical sites built prior to, or around the early 19th century. This includes Castle Tucker, Nickels-Sortwell House and the Wiscasset Jail and Museum. Tourists can also take rides aboard the Maine Eastern Railroad.
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To enjoy the unique display of textile art, visitors check out the Pejepscot Historical Society. Exhibits include pieces reflecting local history events and an array of other collections that rotate.
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Showcasing the Brunswick area, the Pejepscot Museum features rotating exhibits on a variety of local history from a 50,000-piece inventory of photographs and artifacts. The museum is open year round and is adjacent to the Skolfield-Whittier House.
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Established in 1862, the Skolfield-Whittier House is a historical museum that is open from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. The museum offers free admission to children under the age of 5.
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As a wilderness river, the Upper St. John River runs through many undeveloped forested areas. Canoeing is available in the gentler portions of the river while white water rafting can be conducted in the rougher parts.
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Eveningstar Cinema is a single screen movie theater that airs mainstream and independent films. The theater is locally owned and operated and is available for hosting birthday parties and other group events.
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Built in 1824 and enhanced during its almost 2 centuries of existence, the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum is dedicated to the hero of the Civil War which later became the Governor of Maine. It has collections depicting Chamberlain's life, family and career.
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Bowdoin College is a small liberal art college offering 39 majors and minors. Visitors to the campus can view their Museum of Art, the Perry-MacMillan Artic Museum, or watch the Polar Bears compete in several sporting events.
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The Perry MacMillian Artic Museum and Art Studies Center is located within Hubbard Hall on the Bowdoin College Campus. The museum started after receiving 9,000 images and objects from the private collection of Donald B. MacMillian, an artic explorer starting in 1916.
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Pickard Theater is located on the Bowdoin College Campus. College students perform plays here during the academic year, and it is the home to the Maine State Music Theater each summer.
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Located in the heart of downtown Gardiner, Gardiner Waterfront offers a public boat launch as well as areas for picnicking and fishing. The boardwalk offers views of the water and opportunities to fish.