Location: South Portland
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What to do and see in South Portland, Maine (ME): The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 176 reviews
Saltwater fishing charters! Giant Bluefin Tuna, Sharks, Cod, Haddock, Bluefish, Bass, and more! We also offer sea burials and sunset/harbor cruises.
2. Maine Military Museum
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By chiero918 - Haverhill, United States
This is a GREAT military museum! Upon arrival, one of the gentlemen gave us a personal tour of the exhibits. Many, many interesting things. You will be here a while. You will definitely not regret visiting. No admission charge. I gave a generous donation on the way out and I suggest that all visitors do the same to help sustain this gem.
3. Salt and Mist Sea Tours
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5.0 based on 46 reviews
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.
4. South Portland Historical Society Museum
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
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
5. Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 330 reviews
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.
6. Bug Light Park
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4.5 based on 296 reviews
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!
7. Liberty Ship Memorial
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4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By EFW2014 - Woolwich, United States
The memorial is a nice bit of local history and very well made. Plenty of boards to read about the hows and whys this area was so important to the war effort. Free to all and plenty of parking as its inside Bug Light Park.
8. GTFO Escape Room
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Maine LOVES Escape Rooms! At GTFO Escape Room we can host groups as large as 24 people at time that will be solving puzzles, finding hidden objects and working together with teammates to escape fun themed rooms! Every room offers a new, fully interactive adventure for you, your family, friends, and co-workers. Make a reservation today for any date including today and put your skills to the test to see if you can Get The Fudge Out!
Reviewed By 153MarkL
We're in the middle of a two-week tour of New England with a group of 12-14 year old boys and decided to give GTFO Escape Rooms a try. They loved it. We loved it. Very friendly staff. Very challenging rooms. Everyone had fun. The group I was with needed a bunch of clues (I'm clueless myself) and finally the owner came in to explain the things we couldn't figure out. Our other group in another room managed to do better. We all got the fudge. I definitely recommend this as a team-building experience, as a way to stretch your mind, or just as a way to have a blast!
