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3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Updated September 23, 2025

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Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Goddard Mansion

Abandoned Italianate architecture on the coast of Maine.

The Old Man of Shore Road can be tricky to spot.

Cape Elizabeth, Maine

The Old Man of Shore Road

A natural rock silhouette on Cape Elizabeth's scenic Shore Road, reminiscent of New Hampshire's "Old Man of the Mountain."

At The Well, guests can dine in large, wooden gazebos or sit by the fire pit for snacks and drinks.

Cape Elizabeth, Maine

The Well at Jordan’s Farm

This rustic, seasonal eatery sits on a family-owned produce farm specializing in sustainable agriculture.

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Umbrella Cover Museum

Portland, Maine

Umbrella Cover Museum

The world's only and thus largest collection of its kind celebrates everyday wonder through simple umbrella sheaths.

6 miles from Cape Elizabeth

Gun emplacement of Battery Steele

Portland, Maine

Battery Steele

Explore the dark underground corridors of this graffiti-covered former military fortification.

6 miles from Cape Elizabeth

Ford on a sunny day.

Portland, Maine

John Ford Statue

The master of westerns can be found in...the coastal city of Portland?

6 miles from Cape Elizabeth

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Portland, Maine

Fort Gorges

Accessible only by boat, this centuries-old island fort never saw troops or combat.

6 miles from Cape Elizabeth

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Cape Elizabeth

At The Well, guests can dine in large, wooden gazebos or sit by the fire pit for snacks and drinks.

Cape Elizabeth, Maine

The Well at Jordan’s Farm

This rustic, seasonal eatery sits on a family-owned produce farm specializing in sustainable agriculture.

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