- Our list of the best things to do in Peaks Island, Maine, features the top 225 nearby activities — including 100 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Peaks Island, 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 6 things to do within the city of Peaks Island, ME , followed by 219 popular activities in nearby cities, including Portland, South Portland, Brunswick, Freeport, Saco, Scarborough, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Kennebunkport, Yarmouth, Phippsburg, Topsham, Bath, Kennebunk, Georgetown and Prouts Neck
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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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55 Bug Light Park, South Portland, ME
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Located in the historic Cushing's Point House at Bug Light Park is the South Portland Historical Society Museum. The museum features different exhibits each season and its nine-acre park overlooking Portland Harbor is home to the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse.
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South Portland Greenbelt Pathway, South Portland, ME 4106
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Marked by a picturesque lighthouse and rocky pier is Big Light Park. The beachside park is popular with local photographers and families who enjoy the locations picnic areas, fishing and beautiful scenery.
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Constructed on a former World War II shipyard, Liberty Ship Memorial was built as a tribute to those ship builders. The centerpiece of the memorial is a 35 foot tall sculptural replica of the Liberty ship’s bow section.
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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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Small and pebbly, the Willard Beach covers only three acres and it is suite for swimming. There are several trails leading to it. It has restrooms, a snack-bar and showers. Dogs are allowed, although only several hours per ay.
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Eastern Promenade features a walkway for hiking, biking or roller blading, and the area includes several historical sites in Fort Allen Park, including the mast of the USS Portland and an American Civil War monument. Swim at the beach, or visit the railroad museum.
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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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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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The Lyric Music Theater is a community theater with a mission to bring culturally enriching dramatic and musical performances to the South Portland area. It hosts a seasonally-changing variety of programs, and offers open auditions.