Establishments and Attractions near 42 Lafayette Street
Local foodie establishments within walking distance
This is a walkable neighborhood in Portland, Maine's soon to be Munjoy Hill Historic District. Lafayette Street is quiet, just two blocks long, but close to everything.
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StFresh bread, great wine selection, three blocks.
Hilltop Coffee Shop
100 Congress StGreat coffee spot, three blocks.
Blue Spoon
5 Congress StChef owned farm to table. Brunch. Wine Time 4:30-6:PM !!!!
3 blocks
Another great little market with beer, wine and take out.
3 blocks
41 locals recommend
Hilltop Superette
135 Congress StAnother great little market with beer, wine and take out.
3 blocks
The Front Room
73 Congress StBrunch!
One of many local brewing establishments in Portland. This one is close.
51 locals recommend
Maine Craft Distilling
123 Washington AveOne of many local brewing establishments in Portland. This one is close.
Best bagels in town made here and sold at other local establishments. They often sell out by noon or so. 6 blocks or so.
24 locals recommend
Union Bagel Company
147 Cumberland AveBest bagels in town made here and sold at other local establishments. They often sell out by noon or so. 6 blocks or so.
This bakery makes fantastic croissants, among other things. Often sells out before noon. Also great pizza by the slice.
25 locals recommend
Belleville
1 North StThis bakery makes fantastic croissants, among other things. Often sells out before noon. Also great pizza by the slice.
Jing Yan
90 Congress StreetSmall place with a focus on take out. Great food, a little pricy.
Local attractions within walking distance
Things to do
Beautiful park with sweeping views of Portland Skyline, the Back Cove and Mount Washington.
2 blocks
13 locals recommend
Fort Sumner Park
64 North StreetBeautiful park with sweeping views of Portland Skyline, the Back Cove and Mount Washington.
2 blocks
A large park overlooking Casco Bay and the islands with playground, tennis courts, sandy/pebble beach and connection to 2.1 mile paved waterfront trail. Dog friendly. Great on foot or bike.
4 blocks to the edge. It is a BIG park.
10 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade TrailA large park overlooking Casco Bay and the islands with playground, tennis courts, sandy/pebble beach and connection to 2.1 mile paved waterfront trail. Dog friendly. Great on foot or bike.
4 blocks to the edge. It is a BIG park.
Fun little ride from Eastern Prom to downtown.
31 locals recommend
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum
49 Thames StFun little ride from Eastern Prom to downtown.
Not just a place to buy freshest seafood in town but a fun and interesting store on a busy wharf.
40 locals recommend
Harbor Fish Market
9 Custom House WharfNot just a place to buy freshest seafood in town but a fun and interesting store on a busy wharf.
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StTremendous views, just a couple blocks away.
Neighborhoods
Shops and galleries to satisfy any urge to window shop or buy. Plenty of restaurants too.
223 locals recommend
Old Port
Shops and galleries to satisfy any urge to window shop or buy. Plenty of restaurants too.
Commercial Street and the associated wharves are a true working waterfront interspersed with "right off the boat" fish markets, lobster shacks, all kinds of outdoor dining options. Try Becky's Diner to rub elbows with commercial fisherman. Opens at 4 AM.
9 locals recommend
Commercial Street
Commercial StreetCommercial Street and the associated wharves are a true working waterfront interspersed with "right off the boat" fish markets, lobster shacks, all kinds of outdoor dining options. Try Becky's Diner to rub elbows with commercial fisherman. Opens at 4 AM.