- Our list of the best things to do in Gardiner, Maine, features the top 108 nearby activities — including 49 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Gardiner, 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 2 things to do within the city of Gardiner, ME , followed by 106 popular activities in nearby cities, including Brunswick, Augusta, Bath, Damariscotta, Lewiston, Waterville, Boothbay, Wiscasset, Auburn, Topsham and Boothbay Harbor
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Kennebec River Rail Trail is a multi-purpose walkway which runs parallel to old railroad tracks and offers scenic views of the river.
1.1 Miles
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.
4.4 Miles
Quarry Run Disc Golf is an 18-hole disc golf course located within the Augusta Golf Park. Visitors can rent discs to use while playing the course and have the option of paying one price and playing all day.
4.8 Miles
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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The 20-acre Capitol Park is located next to the State House. Families enjoy having picnics under the park's trees, and playing ball on the large public lawns that were originally designed for band performances and public speeches.
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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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A state of the art, regulation sized ice rink, The Bank of Maine Ice Vault features conference rooms and a pro shop in addition to the ice area. It hosts public skating as well as organized hockey and figure skating.
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Hosting regional hockey leagues and tournaments, Sparetime Recreation Augusta offers visitors a recreational bowling experience complete with shoe rentals and glow bowling. Visitors can purchase a party package that includes bowling games, refreshments, and more.
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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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171 Capitol Street, Suite 2, Augusta, ME 04330
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At the Children's Discovery Museum, children can pretend they work in a restaurant, grocery store, construction, or bank. Children can also put on a puppet show, touch the marine life in the touch-tank, make music, create art, and climb into a tree house.