The 8 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Brunswick, Maine (ME)

February 6, 2022 Trinity Boughner

Brunswick is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The population was 20,278 at the 2010 United States Census. Part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metropolitan area, Brunswick is home to Bowdoin College, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, The Theater Project, and the Maine State Music Theatre. It is also home to Mid Coast Hospital, one of Maine's newest full-service hospitals. It was formerly home to the U.S. Naval Air Station Brunswick, which was permanently closed on May 31, 2011.
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1. Bowdoin College

255 Maine St, Brunswick, ME +1 207-725-3000 http://www.bowdoin.edu
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5.0 based on 123 reviews

Bowdoin College

This small, elite college is located in Brunswick.

Reviewed By PrentissP - Durham, United States

Stopped by on a Sunday Morning and wandered across the old, Ivy league feeling campus. Almost every student smiled and said hi - so we felt welcomed and at home - even though we don't "go" here. We walked through the Student union which is a converted gymnasium -- now decorated with cool art, comfy sofas and a spiral walk to the third floor where there are many cozy hang out/study spaces. Felt like the Guggenheim museum :) There is also an inviting museum and countless old trees with outstretched arms waiting to greet you too.

2. Skolfield-Whittier House

161 Park Row, Brunswick, ME 04011-2005 +1 207-729-6606 [email protected] http://pejepscothistorical.org/
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Skolfield-Whittier House

THE SKOLFIELD-WHITTIER HOUSE IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. Three generations lived in this Italianate mansion, now a time capsule full of furniture, decor, and home goods from the Victorian age to modern times. Originally shipbuilders, the family includes groundbreakers in the fields of medicine and forensics. A tentative re-opening date is scheduled for after the July 4th Weekend.

3. Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum

226 Maine St, Brunswick, ME 04011-3303 +1 207-725-6958 http://pejepscothistorical.org/chamberlain
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4.5 based on 130 reviews

Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum

The Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum will re-open for private, guided tours BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on July 7. Please visit our website, pejepscothistorical.org, for more information. Visit the home of Maine's most celebrated Civil War hero, who also served four terms as Governor, and was a professor and president of Bowdoin College. The Museum is owned and operated by Pejepscot Historical Society.

Reviewed By 718amandad

We were able to arrange a private tour of the home. Roxann was our guide and she was extraordinary. She was informative and made it interesting for me and my son. We are both history nerds and we were appreciative of her knowledge. I learned so much more about Joshua Chamberlain than I ever could have imagined. The gift shop was well stocked with books, postcards and various tidbits. I'm thankful that we could go. If you are a Civil War nerd, this is a must do.

4. Bowdoin College Museum of Art

Brunswick, ME +1 207-725-3275 http://artmuseum.bowdoin.edu/
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4.5 based on 198 reviews

Bowdoin College Museum of Art

Bowdoin College's art museum houses some of the oldest works of art in America.

Reviewed By CrossRolf - Lisbon Falls, United States

A cold winter day and what a place to visit to get out of the cold & catch up on History. Spent 2 hours going through both floors. During the year, the museum changes out the exhibits. There's also a little gift shop & a elevator for access the upper floor.

5. Maine Street

Maine Street, Brunswick, ME +1 207-449-7183
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4.5 based on 120 reviews

Maine Street

This downtown main street has restaurants, cafes, boutiques and galleries.

Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States

We have been going to Maine for over 35 years as a couple and as children before that and we have never gotten off of Route 1 and gone into Brunswick. We were traveling with another couple and used Brunswick as our hub for three days. This allowed us to make several trips into town and we were able to explore the shops, restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops along with attractions like Bowdoin College, museums and historic homes and neighborhoods. Brunswick is rich in all of these and Maine Street is the main street where many can be found. I will review each attraction we visited separately, but needless to say, it is a charming town with much to offer and therefore a wonderful destination. We cannot believe we had not explore Brunswick before this. We are looking forward to returning.

6. Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum

Hubbard Hall, Brunswick, ME +1 207-725-3416 http://www.bowdoin.edu/arctic-museum/
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4.5 based on 93 reviews

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum

Museum dedicated to two Bowdoin College alumni who explored the Artic.

7. Flight Deck Brewing

11 Atlantic Ave (Located on Brunswick Landing), Brunswick, ME 04011-4400 +1 207-504-5133 [email protected] http://www.flightdeckbrewing.com
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Flight Deck Brewing

Flight Deck Brewing opened to the public in early 2017, with the drive to provide greater-Brunswick with a destination brewery, casual social gathering space, and family-friendly venue for building our community. Located in the former Small Arms Range of the Brunswick Naval Air Station (now Brunswick Landing), our Tasting Room was named "Best in Maine" by Down East Magazine. With a constantly evolving tap list, food trucks, regular live music, and plenty of space to hang out with your dog (and/or human kids, too), we hope to see you soon!

Reviewed By C_and_B_Dayton - Beavercreek, United States

Stopped by Flight Deck Brewing on a Monday afternoon. We really liked the brewery. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The beer was excellent and the food truck was outstanding as well. The décor and memorabilia are an added bonus. Definitely give it a try, we think you'll like it.

8. Thomas Point Beach

29 Meadow Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011-3938 +1 207-725-6009 http://www.thomaspointbeach.com
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4.0 based on 47 reviews

Thomas Point Beach

Brunswick beach which hosts an annual jazz festival as well as other musical events.

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