- 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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Using a classic yacht, Silverlining Sailing allows for an easy paced tour of the waters surrounding the Ogunquit area. Most of the southern coast of Maine can be explored on one of these excursions.
33.8 Miles
Featuring a captain knowledgeable about the prime fishing spots in the area, Bunny Clark Deep Sea Fishing takes visitors on full day fishing excursions. During the trips, visitors have the opportunity to catch fish like haddock and cod.
33.9 Miles
Besides the local seafood specialties known nationwide, the Cabbage Island Clambakes offers its clients plenty of other dishes to enjoy, including corn-cobs and Maine potatoes.
33.9 Miles
Herb and Deb Smith have sailed around the world twice, taking their five children with them. Now, their company, Schooner Eastwind, offers you the opportunity for a ride on their 65-foot schooner while viewing the lighthouses, outer island, and wildlife.
33.9 Miles
Covering only 10 square miles, the Southport Island has records dating back to the beginning of the 17th century. It is popular among the genealogists.
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Opened for the first time in a renovated garage in 1933, the Ogunquit Playhouse now stages 5 original musicals each season. It also has a children's theatre and a gift shop.
33.9 Miles
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125 votes
42 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
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Utilizing an environmentally friendly vessel, Cap'n Fish's Puffin Nature Cruises runs through the summer months of June, July, and August. While puffins are the focus of the nature tour, guests can also see blue heron, seals, and other coastal wildlife.
33.9 Miles
Led by a captain with many years of experience, Lobster Boat Tour w/ Captain Clive Farrin is a popular event among local fishing enthusiasts. Visitors commonly enjoy learning about the local area while fishing for the lobsters.
33.9 Miles
From sightseeing trips to fishing excursions, Balmy Days Cruise organizes trips to the harbor's historical sites and landmarks. The company also offers a lighthouse tour that includes a scenic boat ride and an island hike.
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1134 votes
42 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
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Cap'n Fish's Whale Watch offers whale-watching expeditions around Boothbay Harbor on triple decker 78 to 100 feet in length vessels. In addition to whales, expedition participants often see harbor porpoises, harbor seals, basking sharks, mako sharks, ocean sunfish, Atlantic white-sided dolphins, and blue sharks…