Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Arts & Culture

The PMA boasts significant holdings of American, European, and contemporary art, as well as iconic works from Maine highlighting the state's rich artistic tradition and artists. Free on Friday eve.!
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Sq
412 locals recommend
The PMA boasts significant holdings of American, European, and contemporary art, as well as iconic works from Maine highlighting the state's rich artistic tradition and artists. Free on Friday eve.!
Architect Henry Austin was known for his Italianate buildings, and the Mansion is widely recognized as the most important expression of the Italian villa style in American domestic architecture.
74 locals recommend
Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth St
74 locals recommend
Architect Henry Austin was known for his Italianate buildings, and the Mansion is widely recognized as the most important expression of the Italian villa style in American domestic architecture.
Airy, intimate performance venue focused on roots-music acts plus film, theater & dance events
61 locals recommend
One Longfellow Square
181 State St
61 locals recommend
Airy, intimate performance venue focused on roots-music acts plus film, theater & dance events
Intimate hangout with a full bar offering small plates & burgers plus live jazz, folk & rock music.
71 locals recommend
Blue
650 Congress St
71 locals recommend
Intimate hangout with a full bar offering small plates & burgers plus live jazz, folk & rock music.

Food Scene

This cafe focused on sandwiches, including breakfast options, also has carry-out beer & wine. A few steps away! Grab a breakfast sandwich, make some coffee and enjoy the morning on the porch.
64 locals recommend
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett St
64 locals recommend
This cafe focused on sandwiches, including breakfast options, also has carry-out beer & wine. A few steps away! Grab a breakfast sandwich, make some coffee and enjoy the morning on the porch.
Cozy neighborhood spot for wood-fired pizza with seasonal, gourmet toppings plus wine & beer.
46 locals recommend
Bonobo
46 Pine St
46 locals recommend
Cozy neighborhood spot for wood-fired pizza with seasonal, gourmet toppings plus wine & beer.
Our favorite farm to table restaurant in Portland. Menu changes daily.
54 locals recommend
Fore Street
Fore Street
54 locals recommend
Our favorite farm to table restaurant in Portland. Menu changes daily.
Excellent coffee, friendly staff, decent amount of seating (although often near capacity), and attractive, art gallery-ish space.
37 locals recommend
Arabica Coffee House
2 Free St
37 locals recommend
Excellent coffee, friendly staff, decent amount of seating (although often near capacity), and attractive, art gallery-ish space.
Intimate bistro offers Pan-Asian vegetarian fare, from tempeh curry to noodles with vegan duck. Our go to for tasty vegetarian. It's very popular, so there's a good chance there will be a wait...
84 locals recommend
Green Elephant
608 Congress St
84 locals recommend
Intimate bistro offers Pan-Asian vegetarian fare, from tempeh curry to noodles with vegan duck. Our go to for tasty vegetarian. It's very popular, so there's a good chance there will be a wait...

Everything Else

Maine Medical Center
10 locals recommend
Maine Medical Center station
10 locals recommend
Maine Medical Center
Excellent bakery - we're big fans of the chunky chocolate rye cookies! Grab a few and walk Old Port with a smile.
114 locals recommend
Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial St
114 locals recommend
Excellent bakery - we're big fans of the chunky chocolate rye cookies! Grab a few and walk Old Port with a smile.
Very good pies (not too sweet!) - Bourbon Pecan, Maine Blueberry, and other berry pies offered. Great way to treat yourself or enjoy on a special occasion (at the apt.!). No inside seating.
16 locals recommend
Two Fat Cats
740 Broadway
16 locals recommend
Very good pies (not too sweet!) - Bourbon Pecan, Maine Blueberry, and other berry pies offered. Great way to treat yourself or enjoy on a special occasion (at the apt.!). No inside seating.
Portland has some excellent local brews. Allagash's Belgian style beers are my favorite. The tour is free and is a very good introduction to the brewing process. Also check out their events...
156 locals recommend
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial Way
156 locals recommend
Portland has some excellent local brews. Allagash's Belgian style beers are my favorite. The tour is free and is a very good introduction to the brewing process. Also check out their events...

Essentials

Market selling produce, cheese, wine & other groceries, plus prepared foods & house-baked goods.
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine St
223 locals recommend
Market selling produce, cheese, wine & other groceries, plus prepared foods & house-baked goods.

Drinks & Nightlife

Locally oriented gastropub serves farm-fresh eats & regional craft beers in a relaxed, rustic space. Nice neighborhood place with laid-back atmosphere, tasty food and local brews.
28 locals recommend
Little Tap House
106 High St
28 locals recommend
Locally oriented gastropub serves farm-fresh eats & regional craft beers in a relaxed, rustic space. Nice neighborhood place with laid-back atmosphere, tasty food and local brews.

Sightseeing

Get out on the Bay with a variety of scenic cruises in Maine offering different destinations, durations, and departure times. Pack a lunch; bring your camera, binoculars, and a sweater.
140 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines station
140 locals recommend
Get out on the Bay with a variety of scenic cruises in Maine offering different destinations, durations, and departure times. Pack a lunch; bring your camera, binoculars, and a sweater.
Beautiful Victorian architecture. Dog walking. Views of the White Mountains on a clear day.
68 locals recommend
Western Promenade Park
Valley Street
68 locals recommend
Beautiful Victorian architecture. Dog walking. Views of the White Mountains on a clear day.