At the Scarborough Marsh Nature Center, you can explore the 3,000 acres that make up Maine’s largest tidal marsh filled with Maine’s wildlife. Take a guided tour or paddle your way through the marsh in a canoe. At the southern end of the city on an edge of the marsh is Prout’s Neck. This popular peninsula is studded with homes designed by architect John Calvin Stevens. It is also home to the Prouts Neck Bird Sanctuary where you can walk along the path that passes art studios and see the nesting area of endangered birds. Miles of sandy beaches also makes Prouts Neck an appealing attraction for long afternoon walks and scenic vistas. If you’re craving the seaside after some time at the march, head to Scarborough Beach State Park. Find a spot to lay down a blanket and enjoy a picnic on a mile-stretch of white sand. Add some thrill to your Maine adventure by visiting Scarborough Downs Harness Race Track, home to New England’s fastest half-mile track. You can watch live harness racing to enjoy what Scarborough natives love or learn about the city at their local museum.
The Scarborough Historical Society and Museum has an extensive collection of farming equipment, photography exhibits that document that lives of settlers and objects from early school days.
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