Entertainment & Activities
No better way to see the Maine coast than heading out to Peaks Island for a guided sea kayaking tour! Go see Fort Gorges, Ram Island Lighthouse, and numerous other off-shore sights that you can't access any other way.
7 locals recommend
Maine Island Kayak Company
88 Island AvenueNo better way to see the Maine coast than heading out to Peaks Island for a guided sea kayaking tour! Go see Fort Gorges, Ram Island Lighthouse, and numerous other off-shore sights that you can't access any other way.
Parks & Nature
There are miles of trails just a 10 minute walk from where I live. Go see Jewel Falls!
11 locals recommend
Fore River Sanctuary
157-169 Rowe AveThere are miles of trails just a 10 minute walk from where I live. Go see Jewel Falls!
Stroudwater Trail
Stroudwater TrailQuiet, secluded hiking trail easily accessible from my house. It goes for miles!
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach RdOne of the prettiest beaches in Maine.
Drinks & Nightlife
They always have great local and national music. Nice bar. Fun people.
46 locals recommend
Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple StThey always have great local and national music. Nice bar. Fun people.
They get great acts here! Fun, outdoor venue. Catch a show here if you can.
12 locals recommend
Maine State Pier
Maine State PierThey get great acts here! Fun, outdoor venue. Catch a show here if you can.
Food Scene
A funky, cooperatively owned restaurant with locally sourced, sustainable food. A great place that isn't too touristy.
31 locals recommend
Local Sprouts Co-op
649 Congress StA funky, cooperatively owned restaurant with locally sourced, sustainable food. A great place that isn't too touristy.
Saeng Thai House
921 Congress StBest Thai Food in Portland
Nice restaurant and bar with great food. Awesome venue upstairs for live music, comedy, open-mics, etc.
102 locals recommend
Empire
575 Congress StNice restaurant and bar with great food. Awesome venue upstairs for live music, comedy, open-mics, etc.
Sightseeing
Beautiful Walk along the former working waterfront. Great views of Casco Bay. Quintessential Portland.
42 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade TrailBeautiful Walk along the former working waterfront. Great views of Casco Bay. Quintessential Portland.
Arts & Culture
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqAlways interesting exhibits worth seeing at least once.