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21 Best and Fun Things To Do In South Berwick, Maine


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South Berwick is an excellent option for history enthusiasts as it is one of the earliest communities to be inhabited by Europeans in the state.

It’s home to the Old Berwick Historical Society and Hamilton House, as well as several other historic homes that are open to the public.

Nature lovers will also be enthralled by all the opportunities for outdoor recreation to be had here, with hiking and mountain biking trails at the nearby Mount Agamenticus.

There is also the Vaughn Woods State Park, which is the perfect spot for a late afternoon stroll during the summer.

For winter sports enthusiasts, the Powderhouse Hill Ski Area offers skiing, snowboarding, and sledding opportunities during the colder months.

After a full day of activities, refuel with a delicious meal at any one of the restaurants around town, with local favorites like the Thistle Pig, Fogarty’s Restaurant, and the South Berwick House of Pizza.

If we’ve piqued your interest in this charming New England town, continue reading for a list of all the other attractions and activities it has to offer so you can start planning your trip

The 21 Most Popular Things To Do In South Berwick, Maine

21. Third Hill

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

20. Salmon Falls Mill Historic District

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

Location: Rollinsford NH

19. Scoutland Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

Location: Rollinsford NH

18. Hilton-Winn Preserve

5.0 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: 174 Ogunquit Road Cape Neddick ME

Web Address:   https://yorklandtrust.org/explore/hilton-winn-preserve/

17. The Raymond & Simone Savage Wildlife Preserve – Great Works Regional Land Trust

4.2 ★★★★☆ (13 reviews)

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Location: 15 Dover Road South Berwick ME

Tel:  207 646 3604

16. Little Beach

4.9 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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15. Bauneg Beg Pond

4.9 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

14. Kenyon Hill Preserve (Great Works Land Trust)

4.8 ★★★★★ (32 reviews)

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Location: 110 Ogunquit Road #100 South Berwick ME

Web Address:   http://gwrlt.org/

13. Perkins Cove

4.8 ★★★★★ (84 reviews)

12. Raitt Homestead Farm Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (89 reviews)

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Location: 2077 Streetate Road Eliot ME

Tel:  207 332 5444

Web Address:   http://raittfarmmuseum.org/

11. Crescent Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (136 reviews)

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10. Links at Outlook Golf Course

4.6 ★★★★★ (292 reviews)

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Location: 310 Portland Street Berwick ME

Tel:  207 384 4653

Web Address:   http://outlookgolf.com/

Our Top picks

9. Old Berwick Historical Society

4.6 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: 2 Liberty Street South Berwick ME

Tel:  207 384 0000

Web Address:   http://oldberwick.org/

8. Sarah Orne Jewett House

4.8 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

Location: 5 Portland Street South Berwick ME

Tel:  207 384 2454

Web Address:   https://historicnewengland.org/property/sarah-orne-jewett-house-museum-and-visitor-center/

7. Powder House Hill

4.9 ★★★★★ (35 reviews)

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Location: South Berwick ME

Web Address:   http://powderhousehill.com/

6. Orris Falls Conservation Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ (85 reviews)

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Location: 100 Thurrell Road South Berwick ME

5. Hamilton House

4.8 ★★★★★ (179 reviews)

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Location: 40 Vaughans Ln South Berwick ME

Tel:  207 384 5269

Web Address:   https://historicnewengland.org/property/hamilton-house/

4. Mount Agamenticus

4.8 ★★★★★ (197 reviews)

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3. Vaughan Woods State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (236 reviews)

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Location: 28 Oldfields Road South Berwick ME

Tel:  207 384 5160

Web Address:   http://maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl

2. Footbridge Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ (638 reviews)

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1. Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region

4.8 ★★★★★ (662 reviews)

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Location: Cape Neddick ME

Tel:  207 361 1102

Web Address:   http://agamenticus.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in South Berwick, Maine! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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