- Our list of the best things to do in Freeport, Maine, features the top 239 nearby activities — including 122 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Freeport, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Freeport, ME , followed by 218 popular activities in nearby cities, including Portland, South Portland, Brunswick, Boothbay Harbor, Scarborough, Bath, Boothbay, Lewiston, Falmouth, Auburn, Cape Elizabeth, Peaks Island, Wiscasset, Phippsburg, Yarmouth, Topsham and Georgetown
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The Viles Arboretum, formerly the Pine Tree State Arboretum, features a conifer collection, a lilac collection, a native plant garden, a rock garden, Urban & Community Forestry Collection containing 36 species of trees especially chosen for their ability to do well in an urban environment, along with many other…
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Charles Bulfinch, who also designed the U.S. Capitol, designed the Maine State House that opened in January 1832. Today, visitors can tour the state house and see historical portraits, a rotating display of modern artist, and special activities in the Hall of Flags.
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At Goose Rocks Beach, visitors can spend a day in the sun on the white sands of the three mile coastline. The beach has a barrier reef and several islands to explore by kayak.
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284 Western Avenue at I-95, Augusta, ME 04330
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Voted by the readers of Down East Magazine as the Best Spa in 2010 and 2011, the Spa at the Best Western Senator Inn has fitness and swimming facilities and its own restaurant, among others. It has plenty of packages, with the aim of satisfying the preferences of every client.
35.0 Miles
Built in 1832 from granite, the State Capitol was destroyed by fire in 1866. After it was rebuilt, it became the house of several museum collections, including a copy of the state Constitution and some pieces of currency from those days.
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The Governor Hill Mansion serves as a special events venue. The mansion contains four areas that can be rented: the Receiving room hosting up to 10 people, the Gold room hosting up to 15 people, the Parlor hosting up to 54 people, and Columbus Hall hosting up to 250 people.
35.6 Miles
The Marine State History Museum has over 500,000 artifacts in the history collection including the United States only viewable collection of Civil War Flags. Elsewhere in the museum, visitors can also see Maine's largest archaeological collection and natural history specimens dating back to 1830.
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Featuring a bronze statue of a young child, Samantha Smith's statue in Augusta pays tribute to her impact on history during the Cold War. The statue has a small plaque with background information on her life.
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Local geological history of Maine is put on display at Sonny's Museum which features exhibits of prominent rock and gemstone specimens. There is even an extensive retail store where guests can purchase stones, fossils, and even semi-precious gemstone jewelry.
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Old Fort Western was built in 1754, and is the oldest surviving wooden fort in America. Visitors can also see the James Howard that was inhabited by 1770, and the general store stocked with supplies sold by Howard to other settlers.