Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
The tourist section of Portland by the waterfront. Lovely cobble-stone sidewalks, independent shops, restaurants, bars, coffee, artsy and eclectic. Sightseeing on the waterfront and walkable.
223 locals recommend
Old Port
The tourist section of Portland by the waterfront. Lovely cobble-stone sidewalks, independent shops, restaurants, bars, coffee, artsy and eclectic. Sightseeing on the waterfront and walkable.
The OH NO cafe is on the corner of Brackett and Gray Streets. Coffee and fantastic breakfast sandwiches!
Brackett St + Gray St station
The OH NO cafe is on the corner of Brackett and Gray Streets. Coffee and fantastic breakfast sandwiches!
Pom's Thai Taste
571 Congress StGreat Thai!
Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring StDelicious dumpling house.
Coffee By Design
43 Washington AveGood, local coffee roasters.
Arts & Culture
Great small art museum -- in the midst of Portland's Downtown Art District. Also cafes, restaurants, independent galleries and shops nearby.
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqGreat small art museum -- in the midst of Portland's Downtown Art District. Also cafes, restaurants, independent galleries and shops nearby.
Longfellow Books
1 Monument SqBEST independent bookstore ever!
Everything Else
Portland International Jetport
1001 Westbrook StLocal Portland jetport--$15-20 cab ride to house.
Concord Bus line (direct from Boston!) and Amtrak station. About a $15 cab ride to house (or 40 minute walk, some along highway)
44 locals recommend
Portland Transportation Center
100 Thompson's Point RoadConcord Bus line (direct from Boston!) and Amtrak station. About a $15 cab ride to house (or 40 minute walk, some along highway)
Drinks & Nightlife
LFK
188 State StGreat local bar/restaurant!
Great local bar with good wine selection. Warm atmosphere, good tapas appetizers! Good dinner, too, but pricey.
142 locals recommend
Local 188
685 Congress StGreat local bar with good wine selection. Warm atmosphere, good tapas appetizers! Good dinner, too, but pricey.
Sightseeing
East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailTown beach and amazing park overlooking the bay.
Nice walk at sunset and to see the fancy West End mansions of Portland.
68 locals recommend
Western Promenade Park
Valley StreetNice walk at sunset and to see the fancy West End mansions of Portland.
Great local beach and dog-walking (restricted morning and evening dog hours in summer, but open all day off-season)!
135 locals recommend
Willard Beach
Great local beach and dog-walking (restricted morning and evening dog hours in summer, but open all day off-season)!
Lots of people like this historic lighthouse landmark at beautiful Fort Williams Park.
346 locals recommend
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleLots of people like this historic lighthouse landmark at beautiful Fort Williams Park.
Ferry terminal to the Casco Bay Islands (Peaks, Great Diamond, Little Diamond, Long, etc..) Good day trip!
12 locals recommend
Maine State Pier
Maine State PierFerry terminal to the Casco Bay Islands (Peaks, Great Diamond, Little Diamond, Long, etc..) Good day trip!
Greenbelt Walkway
Greenbelt WalkwayGreat biking path in South Portland.
Harbor View Memorial Park
Local, little park overlooking Casco Bay Bridge.
Essentials
Small, local grocery--some produce, fresh bread, and gourmet items. Coffee, too. Expensive but good (and convenient!)
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StSmall, local grocery--some produce, fresh bread, and gourmet items. Coffee, too. Expensive but good (and convenient!)
Shopping
Material Objects
500 Congress StFantastic consignment store!
Gorham Bike & Ski
693 Congress StNearest bike shop--rentals available.