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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Scarborough, Maine

Updated August 25, 2026

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Scarborough, Maine

Lenny the Chocolate Moose

This 1,700-pound edible sculpture is way better than your average chocolate mousse.

Scarborough Marsh covers over 3,000 acres.

Scarborough, Maine

Scarborough Marsh

Maine’s largest salt marsh hides old roads, drainage ditches, and the remains of a canal once cut through its grasses.

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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.

4 miles from Scarborough

‘Pinecone’ in Deering Oaks Park celebrates artistry within the city and pays homage to the art community in Portland.

Portland, Maine

'Pinecone'

An eight-foot-long pine cone made out of 140 recycled steel shovels is an homage to Maine's state flower.

5 miles from Scarborough

Ford on a sunny day.

Portland, Maine

John Ford Statue

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

5 miles from Scarborough

The Maine Lobsterman statue stands in the heart of Portland, in a plaza near the city’s Old Port.

Portland, Maine

Maine Lobsterman Statue

A bronze sculpture in the heart of Portland represents Maine’s most defining industry.

6 miles from Scarborough

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."

6 miles from Scarborough

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Scarborough, Maine

Lenny the Chocolate Moose

This 1,700-pound edible sculpture is way better than your average chocolate mousse.

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