- 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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Known locally as the bug light, the Portland Breakwater Light was built in 1875, and equipped with a fourth-order Fresnel lens, although the light has been removed. Inspiration for the light was taken from the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens, Greece.
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Erected in 1897 and completely electrified in 1934, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse was added in 1988 in the National Register of Historic Places. It has a gift shop.
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Located on Peaks Island, the Richard Boyd Art Gallery hosts a collection of fine art that represents a wide range of artistic styles. The majority of the gallery's collection represents Maine area artists.
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Characterized by a tongue-in-cheek attitude and sense of humor, the Umbrella Cover Museum is 'dedicated to the appreciation of the mundane in everyday life.' It features a collection of 730 umbrella covers, the largest such collection in the world.
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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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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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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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Sunset Marina, 231 Front Street, South Portland, ME 04106
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Kristen K. Charters Sport Fishing offers several deep sea fishing charters. Anglers can choose to fish for sharks, tuna, or fish inland for striped bass, stripers, bluefish, mackerel, cod, and haddock.
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1 Spring Point Dr, South Portland, ME 04106
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No Slack! Sportfishing Charters has inland private fishing charters for striped bass and bluefish, and fishing trips to Casco Bay for mackerel. The company also offers escorted sightseeing trips to lighthouses, Ft. Gorges, as well as wildlife and nature tours.
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11 Avon Street, Portland, ME 04101
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At the International Cryptozoology Museum, guests can learn about the strange history of legendary creatures like Bigfoot. Visitors can tour through the display area at their leisure and are free to ask the curator questions about the exhibit.