Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
Go there in the mornings for fresh baked goods, and they also have local produce, house-cured meats & local seafood. Plus, an amazing collection of wine and very knowledgeable staff to boot!
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StGo there in the mornings for fresh baked goods, and they also have local produce, house-cured meats & local seafood. Plus, an amazing collection of wine and very knowledgeable staff to boot!
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WaySay no more...
The only reason I put this in is that it's the closet supermarket. I don't recommend it though, hard to find good stuff. Recommend the Hannaford on Forest Ave instead.
38 locals recommend
Shaw's
180 Waterman DrThe only reason I put this in is that it's the closet supermarket. I don't recommend it though, hard to find good stuff. Recommend the Hannaford on Forest Ave instead.
Hannaford Pharmacy
295 Forest AveThis says "Pharmacy" but it's the best-stocked grocery store.
Everything Else
Capisic Pond Park
1-39 Macy StOff-leash dog park
Entertainment & Activities
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadGood rainy-day destination!
State Park beach with tons of parking concessions stand, showers, other kid-friendly amenities. FEES APPLY!
124 locals recommend
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach RdState Park beach with tons of parking concessions stand, showers, other kid-friendly amenities. FEES APPLY!
Lovely 3 mile walking trail around the back cove. Closed to motor traffic on Sundays, so it becomes a true pedestrian-friendly local destination. (Also, see Payson Park)
14 locals recommend
Baxter Boulevard
Baxter BoulevardLovely 3 mile walking trail around the back cove. Closed to motor traffic on Sundays, so it becomes a true pedestrian-friendly local destination. (Also, see Payson Park)
Just off the boulevard, ball fields, tennis courts, playground, etc. Great views of the city across the back cove too!
Edward Payson Park
Just off the boulevard, ball fields, tennis courts, playground, etc. Great views of the city across the back cove too!
Great rainy day destination: family-friendly lanes but with good food and a full bar for the adults.
93 locals recommend
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StGreat rainy day destination: family-friendly lanes but with good food and a full bar for the adults.
Sightseeing
Best "locals" beach around! Watch the lobster boats launch as you hunt for wild black- and blueberries!
44 locals recommend
Kettle Cove
Kettle Cove RoadBest "locals" beach around! Watch the lobster boats launch as you hunt for wild black- and blueberries!
Must-see Maine tourist destination! Located @ Fort Williams Park: bring a picnic lunch and you can stay for hours. Ball fields, walking trails, grill stands, and of course the lighthouse!
346 locals recommend
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleMust-see Maine tourist destination! Located @ Fort Williams Park: bring a picnic lunch and you can stay for hours. Ball fields, walking trails, grill stands, and of course the lighthouse!
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeThis is why Locals love Portland! Go see for yourself...
Take a short ferry over to some of the 365 "Calendar" Islands in Casco Bay. I recommend the Mail Boat ride to see all islands, but if you want to get off, go to Peaks!
140 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines station
Take a short ferry over to some of the 365 "Calendar" Islands in Casco Bay. I recommend the Mail Boat ride to see all islands, but if you want to get off, go to Peaks!
Lovely opportunity to ride your bikes around the island: easy, 1 hour ride with plenty of picnic stops along the way. From the ferry stop, walk up to the main st and turn left to the bike rental shop.
176 locals recommend
Peaks Island
Lovely opportunity to ride your bikes around the island: easy, 1 hour ride with plenty of picnic stops along the way. From the ferry stop, walk up to the main st and turn left to the bike rental shop.
Great walking trail (though difficult to park during busy weekends, try parking on the street just before the bridge).
130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Great walking trail (though difficult to park during busy weekends, try parking on the street just before the bridge).
Canoe rental and full-moon canoe events
Good walking trails (park just past the Marsh Center)
39 locals recommend
Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
92 Pine Point RdCanoe rental and full-moon canoe events
Good walking trails (park just past the Marsh Center)
Easy walking trail that runs from Portland all the way to York (I think, at least that's the idea). Pick it up anywhere, just keep your eyes open for the signs along Rt 1.
6 locals recommend
Eastern Trail (Scarborough)
Eastern Trail (Scarborough)Easy walking trail that runs from Portland all the way to York (I think, at least that's the idea). Pick it up anywhere, just keep your eyes open for the signs along Rt 1.
Food Scene
Lobster Shack at the end of the road - best eats and sights in Maine! (Drive past the entrance to the state park to get to the restaurant)
Two Lights Road
Two Lights RoadLobster Shack at the end of the road - best eats and sights in Maine! (Drive past the entrance to the state park to get to the restaurant)
Hugo's
88 Middle StHigh-end foodie locale. Pricey, but inspired.
There actually have 2 locations in Portland, both on Congress St so it's confusing. This one is closer to Art & Children's Museum, the other one is closer to the Eastern Prom. Also deliver.
192 locals recommend
OTTO
576 Congress StThere actually have 2 locations in Portland, both on Congress St so it's confusing. This one is closer to Art & Children's Museum, the other one is closer to the Eastern Prom. Also deliver.
Arts & Culture
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqRight next to the Children's Museum
Rainy-day destination. Good mix of first-run and indie films.
53 locals recommend
Nickelodeon Cinema (Patriot Cinemas)
1 Temple StRainy-day destination. Good mix of first-run and indie films.
Locals love this small arts and entertainment center. Check their website for details: http://www.space538.org/
72 locals recommend
SPACE
534-538 Congress StLocals love this small arts and entertainment center. Check their website for details: http://www.space538.org/