- 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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Guitarists of all skill levels are taught by a professional musician in a private environment
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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.
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A 1.5 acre park, Thomas Knight Park features a public dock in addition to extensive walking and biking trails. The park welcomes dogs, and offers extensive green spaces for them to run and play.
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Featuring a professional theater company, Mad Horse Theater showcases plays that have won Tony awards and Pulitzer prizes. The theater is intimate and can sit up to 50 people for each performance.
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Teazer Charters offers its services on a 35 foot-long charter boat. It has several packages to choose from, including a shark catching charting service.
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Specializing in sailing training, South Portland Sailing Center offers visitors lessons under the guidance of US Coastguard certified instructors. The center also has a fleet of 23 foot sailboats available for rent.
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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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Erected in 1897 and completely electrified in 1934, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse was added in 1988 in the National Register of Historic Places. It has a gift shop.
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Built in 1808, Fort Preble stands on the grounds of what is now Southern Maine Community College. Visitors can picnic among the granite walls of the fort itself, and take in views of Casco Bay and its islands.
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Featuring a large grass field for outdoor sports, Legere Park has amenities like picnic tables, a half sized basketball court, a playground, and more. The playground consists of slides, monkey bars, and climbing walls on a wood chip floor.
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The maritime history of the local area is put on display at the Portland Harbor Museum. Founded in 1987, the museum is situated within the granite walls of the historic Fort Preble.