- Our list of the best things to do in Portland, Maine, features the top 248 nearby activities — including 114 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Portland, 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 35 things to do within the city of Portland, ME , followed by 213 popular activities in nearby cities, including South Portland, Brunswick, Freeport, Kennebunkport, Saco, Scarborough, Kennebunk, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Yarmouth, Peaks Island, Phippsburg, Topsham, Georgetown and Prouts Neck
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Harness racing is the draw at Scarborough Downs. In addition to hosting live races in season, they also host simulcasts of races from all around North America all year long.
8.4 Miles
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31 votes
418 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME 4074
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Scarborough Beach State Park is open from the beginning of April through the end of October. Water-related beach recreation like swimming, boogie boarding, and even general sunbathing are popular on the extensive sandy beach.
8.9 Miles
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Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 4074
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Scarborough Marsh Nature Center features the state's largest salt marsh. The center provides a variety of guided and self-guided walks and canoe tours, as well as exhibits, a nature trail, canoe rentals and a Maine Audubon Nature Store.
9.1 Miles
Bayley's Ice Cream offers its clients novel homemade ice-cream flavors and plenty of shaded seating for the entire family to enjoy them.
9.1 Miles
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Route 9 / Pine Point Rd, Scarborough, ME
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Information about the state's largest salt marsh can be found at the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center. In here are exhibited some wildlife specimens from the area, and it also has a canoe renting facility.
9.3 Miles
Little John Island Preserve is a 23 acre reserve populated by rocky beaches and red oaks. The preserve is home to wildlife such as bald eagles and great horned owls and maintains a half mile loop trail along the coast.
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649A US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 4074
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Founded in 1961, the Scarborough Historical Society & Museum collects and exhibits historical artifacts and objects related to the city. Exhibits include implements for farming and historical photos from local schools.
9.7 Miles
A mile long trail, the Cliff Walk boasts of extravagantly thrilling sceneries of rocks and broiling water. It is a historic place because it has been a subject of several paintings of Homer Winslow.
10.1 Miles
Kids can get active and athletic by joining the Yarmouth Little League. Various baseball and softball leagues are available for children of all ages who enjoy sports and like being a part of a team.
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The Yarmouth Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and archiving the history and culture of the Yarmouth area. The society maintains historic places, and hosts a variety of community-focused events.