- 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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32.5 Miles
Lost Valley is a local skiing destination which features numerous ski trails of varying difficulty and maintains two chairlifts. During summers, visitors can enjoy mountain biking and paintball here.
32.7 Miles
Stretching for 3 ½ miles, Ogunquit Beach is popular among swimmers and bodysurfers. Sunbathing and picnicking are some other things to do in here.
32.7 Miles
The Ogunquit Beach is a long peninsula of sandy beach surrounded by grassy dunes. The Ogunquit Beach District surrounding the beach includes restaurants, a hotel, gift shops and snack bars.
32.7 Miles
For nearly 20 years the World Within Sea Kayaking company has been serving watersport enthusiasts. Rentals of kayaks and paddle boards, lessons for both novices and children, and paddle board yoga are offered.
32.9 Miles
99%
1214 votes
Barters Island Road, Boothbay, ME 4537
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are waterfront gardens featuring a number of attractions including waterfalls, a visitor center and other specialty gardens in addition to multiple artworks installed within the premises.
32.9 Miles
Damariscove Island is home to a historic, picturesque village and lighthouse. Visitors can dock boats in many places around the island for picnics on the beach or to explore island coves. There is also a walking trail with historical markers.
33.1 Miles
77%
2840 votes
194 McKown Point Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575
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A central water tank with 850 gallons of water filed with sharks and skates, a touch tank with different species of invertebrates, and many other things to see and to do await the entire family at the Maine State Aquarium.
33.2 Miles
Each trolley of the OgunTrolley Company has brass fittings, oak interiors and ash slat seats that are designed to haul 34 passengers. Passengers can ride these trollies around town for transportation or charter them for parties.
33.2 Miles
Built in 1923, The Leavitt Fine Arts Theatre has shown first-run films in its single, 600-seat auditorium for over 90 consecutive years. Guests adore its history and old-fashioned character, which is highlighted by real, buttered popcorn.
33.3 Miles
Opened since 1989, the Bread & Roses bakery offers its visitors plenty of specialty pastries and handmade desserts, such as the carrot cake and the chocolate truffle torte.