What to do in Brunswick, ME

Activities, attractions and tours

Brunswick featuring a church or cathedral and flowers
Brunswick featuring a church or cathedral and flowers
Bowdoin College Museum of Art which includes art, heritage elements and religious aspects
Brunswick
Brunswick which includes a river or creek and a bridge

Brunswick Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Brunswick has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Brunswick is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Brunswick to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Brunswick Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Brunswick.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Brunswick attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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What to do in Brunswick

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Bowdoin College featuring a park

Bowdoin College

Experience the charm of the beautiful campus at this small-town college in Brunswick, Maine, once home to Longfellow, Hawthorne and Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Bowdoin College
Skolfield-Whittier House which includes a house

Maine Street

During your visit to Brunswick, you can do some window-shopping at Maine Street. Savor the area's restaurants and bars.

Maine Street
Ventura Harbor

Thomas Point Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Thomas Point Beach during your travels in Brunswick? Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Thomas Point Beach
Maine State Music Theater which includes heritage architecture

Maine State Music Theater

You may want to dance in your seat with this northern company that brings Broadway to Brunswick, Maine, every summer.

Maine State Music Theater
A razorbill

Gulf of Maine

Explore the waterfront in Brunswick with a trip to Gulf of Maine. Discover the area's theater scene, or seek out its hiking trails.

Gulf of Maine
Bowdoin College Museum of Art which includes wild flowers and modern architecture

Bowdoin College Museum of Art

Small but mighty, this university museum is home to one of the most extensive and important art collections in America.

Bowdoin College Museum of Art
Skolfield-Whittier House which includes a house

Skolfield-Whittier House

For a window into generations of upper-middle-class life in Brunswick, Maine, visit this downtown historic dwelling, a practically untouched time capsule.

Skolfield-Whittier House
First Parish Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

First Parish Church

Some of America’s greatest and most-loved writers were members of this parish church, a beautiful example of 19th-century religious architecture.

First Parish Church
Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum showing interior views as well as a small group of people

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum

Housing an extensive collection of Arctic artifacts, this small museum celebrates the lives of two great explorers who graduated from Bowdoin College.

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum

 

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Day trip destinations from Brunswick

Bath showing a bay or harbour

Bath

Freeport featuring autumn colours and a city

Freeport

Fishing boats, old and new, a lobster shack, and scattered trap floats fill the harbor scene at Mackerel Cove on Bailey Island at the tip of the rocky Harpswell Peninsula of Down East Maine.

Harpswell

Frequently asked questions

Is Brunswick worth visiting?
From retail therapy to history and outdoor pursuits, there are loads of fun things to do in Brunswick. Don't forget to discover the area's blend of unmissable attractions, culture and local charm.
How do I spend a day in Brunswick?
Once you've checked off major attractions like Wolfe's Neck Farm and Maine Maritime Museum, spend the rest of your day discovering Brunswick's retail and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Brunswick?
The top tourist attraction in Brunswick is Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, so be sure to include it on your agenda.
Is three days enough to stay in Brunswick?
Three days in Brunswick is plenty of time to visit the city's major attractions. Many travellers stay for two days on average. Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum, Skolfield-Whittier House and Bowdoin College Museum of Art are highly rated sights. Want to discover more? Hang around a bit longer to explore nearby hotspots such as Portland.
What are some activities to do in Brunswick with kids?
Planning what to do in Brunswick with kids has never been so easy. Whether you're vacationing with teenagers or toddlers, there are many family-friendly tours and activities to keep everyone happy here.
What to do in Brunswick for adults?
LL Bean Flagship Store and Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Centre are just a couple of the things to do in Brunswick. With lots of activities available, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in Brunswick?
From visiting parks to wandering around exciting neighbourhoods, it's simple to discover free things to do in Brunswick. If you need new ideas, ask for tips from a local tour guide. Bowdoin College Museum of Art is a must for anyone looking to save on their sightseeing adventures.

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