Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
LFK
188 State StLocal watering hole.
Brian Boru
57 Center StLittle Tap House
106 High StThey call this a 'speakeasy' and there is definitely a hidden away feel to the place. Good tap selection, cocktails and interesting menu. Short walk from the barn.
47 locals recommend
Bramhall
769 Congress StThey call this a 'speakeasy' and there is definitely a hidden away feel to the place. Good tap selection, cocktails and interesting menu. Short walk from the barn.
Arts & Culture
Portland Stage
25 Forest AvePortland Observatory
138 Congress StSPACE
534-538 Congress StArt and events. Great local scene.
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqI.M Pei designed this gem of a museum.
Local history here is on tap at this small museum and shop. From May through October you can tour the childhood home of the great American poet. We love the garden. A great place to picnic in summer or just sit slightly removed from the city din.
76 locals recommend
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress StLocal history here is on tap at this small museum and shop. From May through October you can tour the childhood home of the great American poet. We love the garden. A great place to picnic in summer or just sit slightly removed from the city din.
Parks & Nature
Views of the Fore River and, on clear days, Mount Washington.
68 locals recommend
Western Promenade Park
Valley Street Views of the Fore River and, on clear days, Mount Washington.
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeGreat views of Casco Bay.
Great farmers market here on Saturdays during the warmer months.
87 locals recommend
Deering Oaks Park
Great farmers market here on Saturdays during the warmer months.
Food Scene
Great baked goods and other essentials. Short walk and friendly staff.
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StGreat baked goods and other essentials. Short walk and friendly staff.
Pai Men Miyake
188 State StSushi and noodles. Lively scene.
Marcy's Diner
47 Oak StThis breakfast joint is a local favorite.
Joe's Boathouse Catering
Classic Maine diner on the waterfront.
Seafood in a beautiful room overlooking Portland's waterfront. Valet parking -- a good thing in this busy part of town. Though you can walk - it's about 25 minutes from the barn.
138 locals recommend
Scales
68 Commercial StSeafood in a beautiful room overlooking Portland's waterfront. Valet parking -- a good thing in this busy part of town. Though you can walk - it's about 25 minutes from the barn.
So glad to have this lovely restaurant in the neighborhood - just a short walk from the barn. We love the food here and the crisp look of the place. If you want to go downscale, try Ruski's across the street.
16 locals recommend
Little Giant
211 Danforth StSo glad to have this lovely restaurant in the neighborhood - just a short walk from the barn. We love the food here and the crisp look of the place. If you want to go downscale, try Ruski's across the street.
CHAVAL
58 Pine StBon Appetit loves this place and we love having it in the neighborhood.
Essentials
Maine Medical is one of the three nearby emergency rooms.
10 locals recommend
Maine Medical Center station
Maine Medical is one of the three nearby emergency rooms.
Soap Bubble Laundromat
68 Pine StSightseeing
OK, so sometimes you need to take a break from your vacation. Why not a trip to the islands? A popular excursion is to Peaks Island, just a short trip, but a fun getaway.
13 locals recommend
Casco Bay Islands Ferry
OK, so sometimes you need to take a break from your vacation. Why not a trip to the islands? A popular excursion is to Peaks Island, just a short trip, but a fun getaway.
If you have small kids, this is a great place to go. Lots of hands on exhibits, including a lobster boat, a TV news station and the camera obscura -- with amazing views of the area.
114 locals recommend
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadIf you have small kids, this is a great place to go. Lots of hands on exhibits, including a lobster boat, a TV news station and the camera obscura -- with amazing views of the area.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a grown-up urban bowling alley with 20 ten-pin lanes. They serve cocktails, beer and small plates and sometimes have live music. They also have a lively rooftop deck open during the warm months where you can often catch a movie or a band.
93 locals recommend
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StThis is a grown-up urban bowling alley with 20 ten-pin lanes. They serve cocktails, beer and small plates and sometimes have live music. They also have a lively rooftop deck open during the warm months where you can often catch a movie or a band.