- 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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At Maine Fiberarts Visitor Center, guests can explore exhibits featuring artwork pieces with fiber as the medium. The collection consists of rugs, quilts, draperies, books, and more. The center also hosts classes on felt making and basket weaving.
23.4 Miles
With the only connection to this special event being the bridal shop near it, the Wedding Cake House is built in the Victorian architectural style, with its façade made to look like it was made from gingerbread. Its stylish origins are dated back to 1840, as the legend says.
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A nature preserve open to visitors during daylight hours 365 days a year, the Cathance River Preserve features numerous hiking and walking trails. Guides offer weekend educational seminars and the Preserve hosts youth day camps in the summer.
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Located in the heart of the village, the First Families Kennebunkport Museum features exhibits covering 200 years of local history. Tour guides share stories and artifacts ranging from sea captains to George H.W. Bush and his family's compound.
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An 80-acre park, Wonderbrook Park offers a variety of amenities for visitors. It has a central hiking trail through the wilderness, broad open green spaces, and picnic tables. This quiet and placid park offers wildlife viewing, as well.
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Maine Foodie Tours Kennebunkport is a culinary tour company that holds tours of local restaurants on weekends. Some types of tours that are offered include a 'Walking Tour', 'Garden Party & Tastings', and the 'Doggie & Me' tour.
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With collections aimed to people ranging from pre-school to senior citizens, the Kennebunk Free Library also organizes special programs and events, such as the book discussion groups.
23.6 Miles
117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043
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Opened in 1936 and encompassing several buildings erected since 1810, The Brick Store Museum is dedicated to local history and art. It organizes special events, such as poetry contests.
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With a 2006, 87 foot-long ship, the First Chance Whale Watch offers its clients the opportunity of spotting marine wildlife to up to 20 miles from the shore.
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10 Perkins Farm Land, Phippsburg, ME 04562
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With the construction of the fort begun in 1862 and never finished, Fort Popham State Historic Site has beaches, swimming areas and picnic areas, among others.