Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

Great food, lengthy menu and most beers on tap in town! Less than 2 miles away.
76 locals recommend
The Great Lost Bear
540 Forest Ave
76 locals recommend
Great food, lengthy menu and most beers on tap in town! Less than 2 miles away.
Cozy restaurant with a spectacular menu in the Oldport.
19 locals recommend
The North Point
35 Silver St
19 locals recommend
Cozy restaurant with a spectacular menu in the Oldport.
Great restaurant on Congress Street that serves brunch, dinner and an enjoyable place to get a drink late night.
142 locals recommend
Local 188
685 Congress St
142 locals recommend
Great restaurant on Congress Street that serves brunch, dinner and an enjoyable place to get a drink late night.
Delicious pastries that go quick in the morning. Folks drive from all over the state to get bread here.
114 locals recommend
Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial St
114 locals recommend
Delicious pastries that go quick in the morning. Folks drive from all over the state to get bread here.
Popular brunch spot in the East End with a quick walk to the Eastern Promenade overlooking Casco Bay. Very close to Portland Observatory too.
108 locals recommend
The Front Room
73 Congress St
108 locals recommend
Popular brunch spot in the East End with a quick walk to the Eastern Promenade overlooking Casco Bay. Very close to Portland Observatory too.
One of the best Mexican Restaurants in Portland with vegetarian friendly menu and wide variety of margaritas.
32 locals recommend
Taco Escobarr
548 Congress St
32 locals recommend
One of the best Mexican Restaurants in Portland with vegetarian friendly menu and wide variety of margaritas.

Drinks & Nightlife

Dog friendly, local watering hole walking distance to the house.
10 locals recommend
Samuel's Bar & Grill
1160 Forest Ave
10 locals recommend
Dog friendly, local watering hole walking distance to the house.
Established pub style bar that brews their own beer in the Old Port.
22 locals recommend
Gritty McDuff's
396 Fore St
22 locals recommend
Established pub style bar that brews their own beer in the Old Port.
Local, neighborhood dive bar in the West End
38 locals recommend
Ruski's
212 Danforth St
38 locals recommend
Local, neighborhood dive bar in the West End

Sightseeing

Spectacular views of Casco Bay and great place to take your dog.
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade
251 locals recommend
Spectacular views of Casco Bay and great place to take your dog.
Check hours of operation. Magnificent view of the City at the top.
132 locals recommend
Portland Observatory
138 Congress St
132 locals recommend
Check hours of operation. Magnificent view of the City at the top.
Take the ferry to Peaks Island for an enjoyable day walking around this popular spot.
176 locals recommend
Peaks Island
176 locals recommend
Take the ferry to Peaks Island for an enjoyable day walking around this popular spot.

Parks & Nature

Amazing views of Mt. Washington at the top of this 2 mile or so hike from the parking lot.Approximately a one hour drive north of Portland.
37 locals recommend
Pleasant Mountain Summit
37 locals recommend
Amazing views of Mt. Washington at the top of this 2 mile or so hike from the parking lot.Approximately a one hour drive north of Portland.
Easy, close drive to a small island with pleasant walk around the island's perimeter offering views throughout the walk.
130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1
130 locals recommend
Easy, close drive to a small island with pleasant walk around the island's perimeter offering views throughout the walk.

Shopping

Many local shops to check out in the Old Port. I would recommend starting on Exchange Street and wandering from there.
223 locals recommend
Old Port
223 locals recommend
Many local shops to check out in the Old Port. I would recommend starting on Exchange Street and wandering from there.
All the name brands you can ask for under one roof
86 locals recommend
The Maine Mall
364 Maine Mall Rd
86 locals recommend
All the name brands you can ask for under one roof

Entertainment & Activities

Live Music available and events. Check calendar for specifics.
33 locals recommend
Port City Music Hall
504 Congress St
33 locals recommend
Live Music available and events. Check calendar for specifics.
116 locals recommend
State Theater
609 Congress St
116 locals recommend
Tour a local micro-brew that also offers a spectacular tasting room
156 locals recommend
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial Way
156 locals recommend
Tour a local micro-brew that also offers a spectacular tasting room

Essentials

Very close grocery store to the house.
22 locals recommend
Shaw's
251 US-1
22 locals recommend
Very close grocery store to the house.
Popular grocery close to Hannaford grocer too.
148 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal Way
148 locals recommend
Popular grocery close to Hannaford grocer too.