Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
My daughter and I are here almost every week, we like it so much. Our favorite combo is the Shojin noodle bowl with a spicy tuna roll.
148 locals recommend
Pai Men Miyake
188 State StMy daughter and I are here almost every week, we like it so much. Our favorite combo is the Shojin noodle bowl with a spicy tuna roll.
Absolutely delicious baked good made with love and creativity.
163 locals recommend
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StAbsolutely delicious baked good made with love and creativity.
The best pad Thai I've ever had. And I'm a big fan of their basil collins as well.
147 locals recommend
Boda
671 Congress StThe best pad Thai I've ever had. And I'm a big fan of their basil collins as well.
Fantastic dumplings a 5 minute walk from the apartment. Go early or don't go too hungry because you will have to wait a bit for a table. But they will text you when it's ready and you can enjoy a stroll around the Arts District.
63 locals recommend
Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring StFantastic dumplings a 5 minute walk from the apartment. Go early or don't go too hungry because you will have to wait a bit for a table. But they will text you when it's ready and you can enjoy a stroll around the Arts District.
Empire
575 Congress StOne of Portland's trendiest restaurants.
Creative, upscale sushi that's worth every penny but I still end up at the more casual Pei Men Miyake (Their sister restuarant 3 blocks from the apartment).
34 locals recommend
Miyake
468 Fore StCreative, upscale sushi that's worth every penny but I still end up at the more casual Pei Men Miyake (Their sister restuarant 3 blocks from the apartment).
Street & Co
33 Wharf StLooking for the best seafood in town. You've found it.
Fore Street
Fore StreetLong standing and always hoppin' for good reason.
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StPeople come from far and wide....
Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StWonderful selection of breads and pastries.
Oooey gooey deep dish pizza, organic salads, a huge outdoor patio and live music all summer.
40 locals recommend
Slab
25 Preble StOooey gooey deep dish pizza, organic salads, a huge outdoor patio and live music all summer.
Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StFood and tons of live music on a lively pier.
Delicious breakfast sandwiches just a 1 minute walk from your apartment.
64 locals recommend
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett StDelicious breakfast sandwiches just a 1 minute walk from your apartment.
Located in a converted gas station this bakery shines in it's creative ability to combine delicious sweet+savory baked goods. The long line is worth the wait.
163 locals recommend
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StLocated in a converted gas station this bakery shines in it's creative ability to combine delicious sweet+savory baked goods. The long line is worth the wait.
Baharat
91 Anderson StGreat atmosphere and delicious food.
Portland Pottery Cafe
118 Washington AveCHAVAL
58 Pine StA neighborhood favorite just 2 blocks away
Bard Coffee
185 Middle StArabica Coffee House
2 Free StMy favorite cafe in town.
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StCozy and lively with great food and harbor views.
A new restaurant in a cute up and coming neighborhood just across the Casco bay bridge. For a fun adventure and sightseeing I recommend walking there - across the bridge.
6 locals recommend
Cafe Louis
173 Ocean StreetA new restaurant in a cute up and coming neighborhood just across the Casco bay bridge. For a fun adventure and sightseeing I recommend walking there - across the bridge.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tasty (and strong) cocktails, fantastic ambiance, a game corner with a fireplace and a great view of longfellow square from a huge picture window.
88 locals recommend
LFK
188 State StTasty (and strong) cocktails, fantastic ambiance, a game corner with a fireplace and a great view of longfellow square from a huge picture window.
From drinks and live music to upscale but casual dining to lively weekend brunches, local 188 has it all.
142 locals recommend
Local 188
685 Congress StFrom drinks and live music to upscale but casual dining to lively weekend brunches, local 188 has it all.
Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple StState Theater
609 Congress StBeautiful and historic theater offering top notch concerts.
Their new location on Westfield st. just 1 mile from your apartment offers ping pong, corn hole, great beer and a groovy spot to take in the sunset.
49 locals recommend
Bunker Brewing Company
17 Westfield StTheir new location on Westfield st. just 1 mile from your apartment offers ping pong, corn hole, great beer and a groovy spot to take in the sunset.
Urban Farm Fermentory
200 Anderson StKombucha!
Atop the Eastland (Westin) Hotel you'll find views of the bay and White Mountains.
68 locals recommend
Top of the East
157 High StAtop the Eastland (Westin) Hotel you'll find views of the bay and White Mountains.
There are a bunch of breweries in the area. This is one of 3 that you can easily walk to from the apartment.
33 locals recommend
Sebago Brewing Company Brewpub
211 Fore StThere are a bunch of breweries in the area. This is one of 3 that you can easily walk to from the apartment.
Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StLots of outdoor seating, often with live music
Maine Craft Distilling
123 Washington AveBlue
650 Congress StSightseeing
Hop on a ferry to nearby Peaks Island or any number of sweet islands in the Casco bay. Leave the car at the apartment and the walk to the terminal is less than 20 minutes.
87 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines
56 Commercial StHop on a ferry to nearby Peaks Island or any number of sweet islands in the Casco bay. Leave the car at the apartment and the walk to the terminal is less than 20 minutes.
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StA 15 minute cruise from portland, Peaks is a sweet place for a day or even a fraction of a day trip.
176 locals recommend
Peaks Island
A 15 minute cruise from portland, Peaks is a sweet place for a day or even a fraction of a day trip.
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeFort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdParks & Nature
1 1/2 mi. in circumference on flat terrain, Mackworth is a wonderful place to check out views of Casco bay and Portland or picnic in near solitude on the beach. All just a 7 min. drive away.
130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 11 1/2 mi. in circumference on flat terrain, Mackworth is a wonderful place to check out views of Casco bay and Portland or picnic in near solitude on the beach. All just a 7 min. drive away.
Popular place to run and exercise while taking in views of the skyline and bay.
38 locals recommend
Back Cove Trail
Back Cove TrailPopular place to run and exercise while taking in views of the skyline and bay.
Stunning oceanside trails. Don't miss the Lobster Shack at the end of the road for amazing views and casual dining. Expect a long line during peak times.
144 locals recommend
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrStunning oceanside trails. Don't miss the Lobster Shack at the end of the road for amazing views and casual dining. Expect a long line during peak times.
A wonderful beach for the locals offering a playground, lighthouse, fort, showers, snack shack in the summer. Pick up some bagels and coffee at Scratch Bakery a block away.
135 locals recommend
Willard Beach
A wonderful beach for the locals offering a playground, lighthouse, fort, showers, snack shack in the summer. Pick up some bagels and coffee at Scratch Bakery a block away.
Rent a bike and ride to Bug Light to check out our closest lighthouse and views of Portland. Great place to fly a kite!
105 locals recommend
Bug Light Park
Rent a bike and ride to Bug Light to check out our closest lighthouse and views of Portland. Great place to fly a kite!
Cute community beach with ocean swimming and a wonderful waterside trail leading to the Old Port.
93 locals recommend
East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailCute community beach with ocean swimming and a wonderful waterside trail leading to the Old Port.
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeSweeping sunning views of Casco Bay
Best place in town to watch the sunset. Set in a serene part of the West End with a backdrop of historic mansions, this park is just a 6 minute walk from the apartment.
68 locals recommend
Western Promenade Park
Valley StreetBest place in town to watch the sunset. Set in a serene part of the West End with a backdrop of historic mansions, this park is just a 6 minute walk from the apartment.
Fantastic Farmers Market 1/2 the year and a beautiful place for a walk in the Pandora lights throughout the winter...or bring your skates for pond skating.
87 locals recommend
Deering Oaks Park
Fantastic Farmers Market 1/2 the year and a beautiful place for a walk in the Pandora lights throughout the winter...or bring your skates for pond skating.
Grab a cup at Omis or a breakfast sandwich at cafe Ohno and head to this wonderful neighborhood park overlooking the harbor and Casco Bay bridge where you will surely be greeted by a local walking their pup.
8 locals recommend
Harbor View Memorial Park
Grab a cup at Omis or a breakfast sandwich at cafe Ohno and head to this wonderful neighborhood park overlooking the harbor and Casco Bay bridge where you will surely be greeted by a local walking their pup.
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach RdWolfe's Neck Woods State Park
426 Wolfe's Neck RdArts & Culture
World class art just a 5 minute walk away. Friday evenings are free. You may also be interested in one of their films in the downstairs theater.
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqWorld class art just a 5 minute walk away. Friday evenings are free. You may also be interested in one of their films in the downstairs theater.
Portland Fire Museum
157 Spring StMaine Historical Society
489 Congress StVictoria Mansion
109 Danforth StMainely Frames & Gallery
541 Congress StWonderful collection of antique maps for sale. Be sure to go downstairs!
Shopping
Pinecone+Chickadee
6 Free StA fun and funky place filled with local treasures.
The Sock Shack
564 Congress StWho doesn't like quirky socks?
Gorgeous place to roam around and shop or simply stroll. Filled with local boutiques, restaurants, cafes, clubs and music venues.
223 locals recommend
Old Port
Gorgeous place to roam around and shop or simply stroll. Filled with local boutiques, restaurants, cafes, clubs and music venues.
Freeport
Entertainment & Activities
Outdoor concerts on the river in the summer and ice skating in the winter along with a brewery, wine cellar, food trucks, circus school and more.
24 locals recommend
Thompsons Point
Thompsons PointOutdoor concerts on the river in the summer and ice skating in the winter along with a brewery, wine cellar, food trucks, circus school and more.
Fun 21+ bar filled with board games, pinball and old school video games.
25 locals recommend
Acadia National Bar
504 Congress StFun 21+ bar filled with board games, pinball and old school video games.
International Cryptozoology Museum
32 Resurgam Pl