Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

Local 188 is a great place any time or day but I especially like going their for a drink or a leisurely weekend brunch. It's a 15 min. walk from the apartment & they have parking as well!
142 locals recommend
Local 188
685 Congress St
142 locals recommend
Local 188 is a great place any time or day but I especially like going their for a drink or a leisurely weekend brunch. It's a 15 min. walk from the apartment & they have parking as well!
This is the best brunch in town. It has an amazing, creative menu but brunch is only offered on Sunday and is quite busy so make a reservation or be prepared to wait a bit for a table.
27 locals recommend
Caiola's
58 Pine Street
27 locals recommend
This is the best brunch in town. It has an amazing, creative menu but brunch is only offered on Sunday and is quite busy so make a reservation or be prepared to wait a bit for a table.
There's something about the menu that seems like the food won't be that appetizing but don't be fooled. Order something. Order anything.
41 locals recommend
Micucci Grocery Store
45 India St
41 locals recommend
There's something about the menu that seems like the food won't be that appetizing but don't be fooled. Order something. Order anything.
About a 15 minute walk away this place is popular with locals and tourists alike. Sip on The Porch Swing cocktail and enjoy breakfast lunch or dinner in their secluded patio.
152 locals recommend
Hot Suppa
703 Congress St
152 locals recommend
About a 15 minute walk away this place is popular with locals and tourists alike. Sip on The Porch Swing cocktail and enjoy breakfast lunch or dinner in their secluded patio.
Soup, soup and more soup served with a big puffy fresh roll all for like, 3 dollars. Sit in a big window overlooking Monument Square for some lively people watching.
Kamasouptra
28 Monument Sq
Soup, soup and more soup served with a big puffy fresh roll all for like, 3 dollars. Sit in a big window overlooking Monument Square for some lively people watching.
Whether you're a donut fan or not, do yourself a favor try these. Order anything but my favorite (Maine potato) donuts are Lemon or Dark Chocolate SeaSalt. Across the st. is the Farmer's Market. Go.
220 locals recommend
The Holy Donut
194 Park Ave
220 locals recommend
Whether you're a donut fan or not, do yourself a favor try these. Order anything but my favorite (Maine potato) donuts are Lemon or Dark Chocolate SeaSalt. Across the st. is the Farmer's Market. Go.
Delicious Thai and super friendly service just a 5 minute walk away.
14 locals recommend
Saeng Thai House
921 Congress St
14 locals recommend
Delicious Thai and super friendly service just a 5 minute walk away.
There are many coffee shops along the way from the apartment but this is one of my favs for quality coffee, local roasters and a beautiful light filled space.
37 locals recommend
Arabica Coffee House
2 Free St
37 locals recommend
There are many coffee shops along the way from the apartment but this is one of my favs for quality coffee, local roasters and a beautiful light filled space.
If you're looking to splurge on an outstanding seafood meal, this is the place!
114 locals recommend
Street & Co
33 Wharf St
114 locals recommend
If you're looking to splurge on an outstanding seafood meal, this is the place!
Best slices in town and a cool, kid friendly bar.
192 locals recommend
OTTO
576 Congress St
192 locals recommend
Best slices in town and a cool, kid friendly bar.
Excellent food, drinks and ambiance. Plus a late night menu.
147 locals recommend
Boda
671 Congress St
147 locals recommend
Excellent food, drinks and ambiance. Plus a late night menu.
Outstanding food. Outstanding space.
54 locals recommend
Fore Street
Fore Street
54 locals recommend
Outstanding food. Outstanding space.
Fantastic space in a converted warehouse just a 5 min. walk from the apartment. Check out their calendar for live music, bingo night, televised sports and more!
62 locals recommend
Salvage BBQ
919 Congress St
62 locals recommend
Fantastic space in a converted warehouse just a 5 min. walk from the apartment. Check out their calendar for live music, bingo night, televised sports and more!
Amazing and creative bakery in a vinyl playing converted gas station.
163 locals recommend
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring St
163 locals recommend
Amazing and creative bakery in a vinyl playing converted gas station.
This is my favorite breakfast place. Great menu 7 days/week in a converted Victorian home with outdoor space in the trees. A quintessential New England experience.
52 locals recommend
Bayside American Cafe
98 Portland St
52 locals recommend
This is my favorite breakfast place. Great menu 7 days/week in a converted Victorian home with outdoor space in the trees. A quintessential New England experience.
Great ambience, food and location at this noodle bar and sushi restaurant in the arts district just a 14 min walk from the apartment .
148 locals recommend
Pai Men Miyake
188 State St
148 locals recommend
Great ambience, food and location at this noodle bar and sushi restaurant in the arts district just a 14 min walk from the apartment .
20 locals recommend
ViA VECCHiA
10 Dana Street
20 locals recommend
Deep dish pizza like no other, a large micro beer selection, friendly service and a big patio often with live music.
40 locals recommend
Slab
25 Preble St
40 locals recommend
Deep dish pizza like no other, a large micro beer selection, friendly service and a big patio often with live music.

Essentials

Check out the farmers market on Saturday. If you have a young one, check out the wading the pool. Super fun way to spend a warm day.
87 locals recommend
Deering Oaks Park
87 locals recommend
Check out the farmers market on Saturday. If you have a young one, check out the wading the pool. Super fun way to spend a warm day.
A great all around grocery store with a very decent whole foods section.
280 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest Ave
280 locals recommend
A great all around grocery store with a very decent whole foods section.

Shopping

Great little bookstore. Support the locals, they're a dying breed.
148 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal Way
148 locals recommend
Great little bookstore. Support the locals, they're a dying breed.
They rent bikes for $25/day and it's an easy walk to get there.
25 locals recommend
Gorham Bike & Ski
693 Congress St
25 locals recommend
They rent bikes for $25/day and it's an easy walk to get there.
Vintage shops always make me smile.
14 locals recommend
Pinecone+Chickadee
6 Free St
14 locals recommend
Vintage shops always make me smile.
Adjoining Architectural Salvage, this is the best assortment of vintage shopping under one roof I've ever experienced. LOVE
41 locals recommend
Portland Flea-for-All
585 Congress St
41 locals recommend
Adjoining Architectural Salvage, this is the best assortment of vintage shopping under one roof I've ever experienced. LOVE
Wonderful bookstore in The Old Port.
6 locals recommend
Sherman's Books & Stationery
49 Exchange St
6 locals recommend
Wonderful bookstore in The Old Port.

Arts & Culture

A must do if you're looking for an indoor activity for the kiddos.
114 locals recommend
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point Road
114 locals recommend
A must do if you're looking for an indoor activity for the kiddos.
Wacky dance joint with a hoppin' 80's music dance night. (Friday's). And an "everything" dance night on Saturdays
47 locals recommend
Bubba's Sulky Lounge
92 Portland St
47 locals recommend
Wacky dance joint with a hoppin' 80's music dance night. (Friday's). And an "everything" dance night on Saturdays
Jazz Sunday Brunch plus a calendar of class acts.
61 locals recommend
One Longfellow Square
181 State St
61 locals recommend
Jazz Sunday Brunch plus a calendar of class acts.
Check out their calendar. If something cool is going on, it's often at Space Gallery.
72 locals recommend
SPACE
534-538 Congress St
72 locals recommend
Check out their calendar. If something cool is going on, it's often at Space Gallery.
Free on Fridays and centrally located in the heart of the arts district just 1 mile from the apartment.
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Sq
412 locals recommend
Free on Fridays and centrally located in the heart of the arts district just 1 mile from the apartment.

Entertainment & Activities

Hipster bowling alley with a full bar, delicious chili, live music & a patio. Need I say more? Oh, wait...I do need to say more. They now have outdoor cinema in the summertime and will soon have a converted rooftop airstream taco bar!!
93 locals recommend
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder St
93 locals recommend
Hipster bowling alley with a full bar, delicious chili, live music & a patio. Need I say more? Oh, wait...I do need to say more. They now have outdoor cinema in the summertime and will soon have a converted rooftop airstream taco bar!!
In the winter months this ice skating rink is the best place in town to watch the sunset. Even if you don't want to skate, you can get a beer from the warming hut and sit by the fire pit.
6 locals recommend
The Rink at Thompson's Point
207 Thompsons Point
6 locals recommend
In the winter months this ice skating rink is the best place in town to watch the sunset. Even if you don't want to skate, you can get a beer from the warming hut and sit by the fire pit.
This new bike shop is just over the bridge and can be easily walked to. They offer bike rentals and great, low key tours.
Lighthouse Bikes
72 Ocean St
This new bike shop is just over the bridge and can be easily walked to. They offer bike rentals and great, low key tours.
Coupling with a visit to two lights state park is one of my favorite ways to spend a day.
136 locals recommend
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights Rd
136 locals recommend
Coupling with a visit to two lights state park is one of my favorite ways to spend a day.

Drinks & Nightlife

For the night when live music in a moody wine bar sounds good.
71 locals recommend
Blue
650 Congress St
71 locals recommend
For the night when live music in a moody wine bar sounds good.
Super hip but not pretentious. I LOVE this bar. And their light fare menu is delicious.
88 locals recommend
LFK
188 State St
88 locals recommend
Super hip but not pretentious. I LOVE this bar. And their light fare menu is delicious.
A must-go if you're looking for awesome ambiance.
19 locals recommend
The North Point
35 Silver St
19 locals recommend
A must-go if you're looking for awesome ambiance.
If it's raw you're looking for, look no further.
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle St
272 locals recommend
If it's raw you're looking for, look no further.
Bunker is a cool place to have a pint, a game of corn hole, watch the sunset and get acquainted with locals.
49 locals recommend
Bunker Brewing Company
17 Westfield St
49 locals recommend
Bunker is a cool place to have a pint, a game of corn hole, watch the sunset and get acquainted with locals.
The Independent Ice Co.
52 Wharf St
Great community minded kombucha bar.
30 locals recommend
Root Wild Kombucha
135 Washington Ave
30 locals recommend
Great community minded kombucha bar.

Everything Else

There are MANY yoga studios between your apartment and Lila but this one happens to me my favorite. A class with Brett might rock your world.
11 locals recommend
Lila East End Yoga
251 Congress St
11 locals recommend
There are MANY yoga studios between your apartment and Lila but this one happens to me my favorite. A class with Brett might rock your world.
A 5 minute walk gets you to a beautiful (and cheap) place to take in a baseball game.
80 locals recommend
Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Ave
80 locals recommend
A 5 minute walk gets you to a beautiful (and cheap) place to take in a baseball game.
Treat yourself to a foot soak and a cup of tea. You won't regret it.
10 locals recommend
Soakology
511 Congress St
10 locals recommend
Treat yourself to a foot soak and a cup of tea. You won't regret it.