Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids
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Maine Wildlife Park
Exhibits of moose, bears & more. Sprawling, low-key reserve nestled in the woods, featuring moose, black bears, bald eagles & more.
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Small mountain with mixed-use trails. Small, glacial mountain with camping, plus trails shared by hikers, horses, bikes & snowmobiles.
Desert of Maine
Famed desert with museum, trails & tours. Landmark desert area providing a 1783 barn museum, narrated tours, nature trails & a picnic area.
L.L. Bean Store Discovery Park
Mainstay for outdoor apparel & gear. Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.
Famous L.L. Bean Boot
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Royal River Park
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Leon Gorman Park
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Pine Ridge Corn Maze
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Eartha Globe
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Pettengill Farm
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Tidebrook Preserve
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Androscoggin Swinging Bridge
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Head of Tide Park
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Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Guided nature walks & osprey-watching. Park composed of woodland, estuary & rocky coast, known for guided nature walks & osprey-watching.
Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment
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Skolfield-Whittier House
Local center for historical information. Community history center celebrating the history of Brunswick, Topsham, & Harpswell, Maine.
Labyrinth in the Woods
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Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum
Museum in Civil War hero's 1820s house. Museum in the grand, restored 1820s residence of Civil War hero, college professor & governor.
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
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Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum
History of Arctic peoples & exploration. Free museum at Bowdoin College, with artifacts & photos from Arctic expeditions of the early 1900s.
Brunswick Town Commons
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Maine Audubon
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Skolfield Shores Preserve
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Mayor Baxter Woods
Leafy nature preserve with walking paths. Pine forested, dog-friendly park offering shaded trails for walking, running & cycling.
Payson Park
Grassy recreation area with an arboretum. Large public green space with a playground, expansive lawns, an arboretum & sports facilities.
Fore River Sanctuary
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Southworth Planetarium
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Back Cove Park
Waterfront multiuse trail & green space. Large park featuring a 3.5-mile, waterfront loop trail for jogging & biking, plus open green space.
Fort Sumner Park
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Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary
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Fort Allen Park
Historic, tranquil waterfront promenade. This grassy spot with water views features seating areas, a gazebo & many historical monuments.
International Cryptozoology Museum
Bigfoot-related items & more. Tiny museum with limited hours exploring the mystery of Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, mermaids & more.
Lincoln Park
Longtime park with walkways & a fountain. Quaint park established in 1866 featuring walkways, benches & a central fountain.
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
Hands-on learning for kids. Interactive kids' museum known for its camera obscura, also with science & job-related activities.
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad
Historic train ride with ocean views. Coastal rides in a quaint old train, with ocean views & a conductor providing historical info.
Tommy's Park
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Portland Fire Museum
Displays of historical fire equipment. Museum tracing the history of the Portland Fire Department with vintage equipment, badges & photos.
Fort Gorges
Boat-accessible former military fort. 19th-century U.S. military fort on an island, now a no-frills park accessible only by boat.
Stover's Point Preserve
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Library Park
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Bug Light Park
Open green space & a historic lighthouse. Nearly 9 acres of green space with harbor & skyline views, plus a tiny lighthouse built in 1875.
Linwood E. Temple Waterfront Park
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Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
Small lighthouse built in the late 1800s. Historic caisson-style lighthouse constructed on a rocky breakwater in 1897, open year-round.
Fort Preble
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Maine Maritime Museum
The story of Maine's seagoing history. Historical artifacts & demonstrations related to shipbuilding, sailing & lobstering, plus cruises.
Fuller Farm
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Fifth Maine Museum
Civil War-era exhibits & ocean views. 19th-century Memorial Hall with Civil War-era artifacts & photos, plus a veranda with ocean views.
Fort Williams Park
Seaside park with old fort & lighthouse. Free park with a rocky shoreline, old military bunkers, big playing fields & an iconic lighthouse.
Memorial Park
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The Eastern Trail
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Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
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Cascade Falls Trail
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Scarborough Beach State Park
Saltwater swimming & sunbathing. Ocean beach with lifeguards & a snack shack. With admission fee (state park passes not valid).
Ferry Beach
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Old Orchard Beach Historical
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Veteran's Memorial Park
Park with a monument & ball field. In addition to a ball field & playground, this community park features a monument honoring veterans.
Palace Playland
Beachfront amusement park. Compact, beachfront amusement park with a Ferris wheel, roller coaster & more, plus a large arcade.
Saco Museum
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Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
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Top Private Schools for Kids
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Things to Do with Toddlers
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Language Classes for Children
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