Deb's Guidebook
Sightseeing
8.78 acre park that is adjacent to the public boat launch, South Portland Historical Society, and home to Portland Breakwater Lighthouse and the Liberty Ship Memorial.
Grassy area for picnics and kite flying. Parking available.
105 locals recommend
Bug Light Park
8.78 acre park that is adjacent to the public boat launch, South Portland Historical Society, and home to Portland Breakwater Lighthouse and the Liberty Ship Memorial.
Grassy area for picnics and kite flying. Parking available.
Fort Williams Park—90 acres of rugged beauty on Casco Bay—is owned and operated by the Town of Cape Elizabeth. Here you can visit the iconic Portland Head Light and Museum, relish awe-inspiring ocean views, wander diverse natural environments, play on recreational sites, and discover ruins from a long maritime and military history.
FMI: https://fortwilliams.org
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdFort Williams Park—90 acres of rugged beauty on Casco Bay—is owned and operated by the Town of Cape Elizabeth. Here you can visit the iconic Portland Head Light and Museum, relish awe-inspiring ocean views, wander diverse natural environments, play on recreational sites, and discover ruins from a long maritime and military history.
FMI: https://fortwilliams.org
Kettle Cove State Park, located adjacent to Crescent Beach State Park, offers beautiful coastal views, a walking trail around the cove, a rocky beach for swimming and tide pools to observe marine life.
44 locals recommend
Kettle Cove
Kettle Cove RoadKettle Cove State Park, located adjacent to Crescent Beach State Park, offers beautiful coastal views, a walking trail around the cove, a rocky beach for swimming and tide pools to observe marine life.
Pier, sandy beach, amusement park, restaurants/bars, and shopping. About 20 minutes away.
77 locals recommend
Old Orchard Beach Pier
2 Old Orchard StreetPier, sandy beach, amusement park, restaurants/bars, and shopping. About 20 minutes away.
Portland’s ticket to the Casco Bay Islands. See beautiful Casco Bay en route to explore the islands, or just take a tour.
87 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines
56 Commercial StPortland’s ticket to the Casco Bay Islands. See beautiful Casco Bay en route to explore the islands, or just take a tour.
Pool, gym, indoor walking track and exercise classes.
https://southportlandme.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
South Portland Recreation Center
21 Nelson RdPool, gym, indoor walking track and exercise classes.
https://southportlandme.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
The Maine Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in South Portland, Maine. It is the largest shopping mall in the state of Maine, and the second largest in northern New England,
86 locals recommend
The Maine Mall
364 Maine Mall RdThe Maine Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in South Portland, Maine. It is the largest shopping mall in the state of Maine, and the second largest in northern New England,
L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StPeaks Island
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CirclePortland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqDeering Oaks Park
Desert of Maine
95 Desert RdTommy's Park
Maine Audubon
20 Gilsland Farm RdMackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Range Ponds State park
26 State Park RdMaine Wildlife Park
56 Game Farm RdWestern Promenade Park
Valley Street
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade
Back Cove
Portland Art Gallery
154 Middle StFood scene
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdDocks Seafood
15 Evans StMarket, boutique shops, bars/pubs, music, and dining on Portland’s waterfront with cobblestone streets.
223 locals recommend
Old Port
Market, boutique shops, bars/pubs, music, and dining on Portland’s waterfront with cobblestone streets.
Two Fat Cats
740 BroadwayDiMillo's On The Water
25 Long WharfSaltwater Grille
231 Front StElsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage RdMi Sen
630 Congress StEmpire
575 Congress StThai Taste
435 Cottage RdThe Great Lost Bear
540 Forest Ave
Red's Dairy Freeze
167 Cottage Rd
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StEntertainment
Thompson Point
Thompsons PointState Theater
609 Congress StNickelodeon Cinema (Patriot Cinemas)
1 Temple StEmpire Comedy Club
575 Congress StCross Insurance Arena
Beaches
Willard Beach
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach RdFerry Beach, Scarborough, ME
Scarborough Beach
Black Point RdEast End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailHiggins Beach
Tassel Top Park
City advice
Getting around
Laundromats
There are three Laundromats within a short distance away.
Maine Launder Center
452 Cottage Rd.
South Portland
207-615-8251
Hours: 5am to 11pm, 7 days/week
2.2 Miles away
6 minute drive
Portlandmainelaundry.com
The Neighborhood Laundromat
766 Broadway Street
South Portland
207-838-1177
1.5 miles away
5 minute drive
Garden Island Millcreek Laundromat
50 Market Street
South Portland
207-799-7064
1.5 miles away
5 minute drive