10 Things to do Good for Kids in South Portland That You Shouldn't Miss

October 7, 2021 Alida England

South Portland is a city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States, and is the fourth-largest city in the state, incorporated in 1898. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 25,002. Known for its working waterfront, South Portland is situated on Portland Harbor and overlooks the skyline of Portland and the islands of Casco Bay. Due to South Portland's close proximity to air, marine, rail, and highway transportation options, the city has become a center for retail and industry in the region.
Restaurants in South Portland

1. Kristin K Charters SportFishing

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Kristin K Charters SportFishing

Saltwater fishing charters! Giant Bluefin Tuna, Sharks, Cod, Haddock, Bluefish, Bass, and more! We also offer sea burials and sunset/harbor cruises.

2. No Slack! Sportfishing Charters

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No Slack! Sportfishing Charters

Specializing in Portland Maine inshore and deep sea fishing trips as well as private boat excursions and harbor tours. Offering private guided fishing charters for all ages and experience levels. Family fishing trips for mackerel and sportfishing trips for striped bass, bluefish, sharks and ground fish. Led by USCG Captain Carle Hildreth, a local Registered Maine Guide.

3. South Portland Historical Society Museum

55 Bug Light Park, South Portland, ME +1 207-767-7299 [email protected] http://www.sphistory.org
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South Portland Historical Society Museum

Reviewed By DrSkippy - Indiana, United States

(Late Post) Quick stop at Cushing's Point Museum @ Bug Light Park! Be sure to say hi to Donna & Anne from Tamy, the travel surgeon. I had an awesome time chatting with Anne & Donna! Two of the nicest people in Maine! Open 10a-4p. Cushing's Point Museum @ Bug Light Park/South Portland Historical Society. South Portland, Maine. 10/3/19. Drive a little further down to check out the Bug Light Park/Lighthouse and Liberty Ship Memorial. Big green lawn for our 4-legged friends welcome too! (P.S. Thank you for referring me to Becky’s Diner! What a wonderful experience there with great food & tradition! Rachel, waitress was outstanding! This diner was featured in the show: Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives!) #visitportland #portlandmaine #visitmaine #history #portlandhistory #mainehistory #americanhistory #cushingspoint #buglightpark #southportlandhistoricalsociety #nicepeople #historicalsociety #beckysdiner #famousdiner #dinerwherethelocalsgo #dinersdriveinsanddives #travelsurgeon #lifeofatravelsurgeon #locumprovider

4. LiveLiner Charters

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LiveLiner Charters

LiveLiner Charters offers a variety of fun activities in Portland Maine. We take people out for Harbor and Sunset cruises. Seal trips, inshore family mackerel and striped bass & bluefish charters. Offshore sportfishing charters for Sharks, Bluefin tuna and Grounfish trips. Lighthouse and Island Tours. We haul our own lobster traps for a first hand look at Maine's most popular delicacy.

5. Salt and Mist Sea Tours

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Salt and Mist Sea Tours

With two locations in St. Petersburg, Florida and Portland, Maine, Salt & Mist Sea Tours LLC provides private and intimate Lighthouse Cruises, Dolphin, Seal, Manatee and Bird Tours, Sunset Cruises, Historic Military Fort Tours and Water Taxi Services.

6. Mainely Blue Charters

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Mainely Blue Charters

Fishing Charter in the Gulf of Maine catering to both family style fishing and the hard core fisherman. We will accommodate!!

7. Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse

2 Fort Rd Southern Maine Community College Campus, South Portland, ME 04106-1611 +1 866-570-5706 http://www.springpointlight.org
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Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse

Reviewed By directorfantasies - Tampa, United States

This active working lighthouse is located in South Portland on the Southern Maine Community College campus at the end of a granite breakwater that juts out into Portland Harbor and Casco Bay. Visitors can walk the 900 foot breakwater right up to the lighthouse, but walking does require careful steps as the blocks are irregular in shape and there are gaps between them. The day we were there it was windy so my husband wouldn't let me walk out. The lighthouse is open on certain days for tours, mostly Tuesdays and Thursdays plus some Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend (see their website). Tours are led by volunteers of the Spring Point Ledge Light Trust give visitors the history of the lighthouse. We have also approached this lighthouse from the water on a lighthouse tour that leaves the Old Port across the harbor. We also had the experience of staying at the Spring Point Inn with the view of the lighthouse from our room. (See my review on that for more info.) Also take time to explore the ruins of Fort Preble which overlook the lighthouse.

8. Willard Beach

South Portland, ME http://www.southportland.org/departments/parks-recreation-aquaticspool/parks-department/parks-trails-beaches/willard-beach/
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Willard Beach

Reviewed By WayneDaniels - Cape Elizabeth, United States

This is the best family beach in the Greater Portland area. It has facilities, snack bar & life guards. It has substantial free parking in a lot and adjoining streets.

9. Portland Breakwater Lighthouse

Bug Light Park End of Madison Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106 http://www.lighthouse.cc/portlandbreakwater/
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Portland Breakwater Lighthouse

Unusual lighthouse designed after Greek monuments.

Reviewed By Odyssey33929236527 - Parkersburg, United States

A balmy windy day made this lighthouse a fantastic visit! Beautiful fall visit with beautiful ocean waves and blue sky!

10. Bug Light Park

South Portland Greenbelt Pathway, South Portland, ME 04106 +1 207-767-7299
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Bug Light Park

Reviewed By fefa1986 - Seattle, United States

I absolutely enjoyed visiting all the lighthouses in Maine!! Great park and view of the bay I can see Portland from the park. Free parking , very absolutely amazing park!

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