- Our list of the best things to do in Falmouth, Maine, features the top 219 nearby activities — including 98 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Falmouth, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 9 things to do within the city of Falmouth, ME , followed by 210 popular activities in nearby cities, including Portland, South Portland, Brunswick, Freeport, Saco, Scarborough, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Cape Elizabeth, Yarmouth, Peaks Island, Phippsburg, Topsham, Kennebunkport, Bath, Georgetown and Prouts Neck
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The original purpose of the 1800s Portland Observatory was to monitor ships. The site currently houses a museum that concentrates on the history of the tower and allows visitors to get a bird's eye view of both Portland and the harbor.
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58 Fore Street, Portland, ME
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During the spring, summer, and fall, visitors can enjoy the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company. Train rides and night photo shoot events are offered along with a museum that is open throughout the year for train enthusiasts.
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Fred Forsley and brewer Alan Pugsley opened Shipyard Brewing Company in 1992 in its current location. The microbrewery, which began at Federal Jack's Restaurant and Brew Pub, is open for tours and tastings.
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Bordered by Commercial, Middle, Union, and Franklin cobblestone and brick streets with gas lampposts lies Old Port, a shopping area filled with art galleries, bookstores, and craft shops. The area was once filled with shipping warehouses, but now shoppers and diners fill the area.
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One of the oldest and still most popular trails in Portland is the Back Cove Trail. It loops around the cove itself and offers prominent views of the city skyline while visitors walk, run, bike, and even take their dogs walking.
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With 1,900 seats, the Merrill Auditorium serves as a major venue in the Portland area. Popular shows for families as well as elegant adult entertainment like opera are featured on a regular basis.
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Allagash Brewery offers 30-minute tours of the brewery, in addition to a 20-minute tasting. The brewery, started by Rob Tod, is most famous for producing a white Belgian style beer.
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545 votes
Bell Buoy Park - 72 Commercial St., Portland, ME
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On Wicked Walking Tours, participants are led by professional actors who tell a story as they stroll along about Portland's history and ghost who live there. Participants need to be able to walk a half-mile.
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More than your typical bowling center, Bayside Bowl in Portland, Maine features a variety of entertainment choices for your date night or family night out. In addition to the games, guests can enjoy fine food and live entertainment.
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With DownEast Duck Tours, visitors can explore the city by land and water with a hybrid car and boat vehicle. During the tour, visitors will pass by historical sites like lighthouses while listening to narration from the driver.