PORTLAND FLAVOR
Sightseeing
Bug Light Park
One of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. You will enjoy your time here. The park is wonderful to spend an afternoon, get a bite or see Casco Bay sites.
346 locals recommend
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleOne of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. You will enjoy your time here. The park is wonderful to spend an afternoon, get a bite or see Casco Bay sites.
Enjoy a ferry ride into the Casco Bay. I love to visit the beach on Peaks Island or have lunch out on Great Diamond.
87 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines
56 Commercial StEnjoy a ferry ride into the Casco Bay. I love to visit the beach on Peaks Island or have lunch out on Great Diamond.
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqWonderful exhibits.
You can see all of Portland and the Harbor. Cool place on the Eastern Prom
132 locals recommend
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StYou can see all of Portland and the Harbor. Cool place on the Eastern Prom
Portlands east end has a beach, boat ramp, views of the Casco Bay, and big old Victorian mansions. There are many cool places to stop and get a bite on the Eastern Prom. People fly kites and watch the 4th of July fireworks.
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadePortlands east end has a beach, boat ramp, views of the Casco Bay, and big old Victorian mansions. There are many cool places to stop and get a bite on the Eastern Prom. People fly kites and watch the 4th of July fireworks.
Food scene
If you want to try one of the best donuts in the country you will enjoy having a Maine made potato donut. On the weekends the lines can be rather long.
220 locals recommend
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveIf you want to try one of the best donuts in the country you will enjoy having a Maine made potato donut. On the weekends the lines can be rather long.
Reasonably priced
Breakfast offerings are unique like a lobster omelet. Local fishermen eat an early breakfast here.
Seafood is all good and servings are large.
A local hangout
88 locals recommend
Joe's Boathouse Catering
Reasonably priced
Breakfast offerings are unique like a lobster omelet. Local fishermen eat an early breakfast here.
Seafood is all good and servings are large.
A local hangout
Traveler advice
What to pack
Layer clothing the weather changes frequently
I always let guest know the weather in Maine changes frequently. Layering example is a tank top, tee shirt, fleece, jacket to rain gear. You may find this helpful especially if taking a ferry trip to one of the Casco Bay Islands
Getting around
Bus, Uber, Walk, flight, train
Portland International is easy to fly into.
We are an $8.00-$10.00 Uber into Portland
There is a bus two blocks from the house to all surrounding areas.
There is a Greenbelt walkway one block from the house into Portland a leisurely 20 walk across the Casco Bay Bridge.
Take a bus to Boston from Portland
Customs and culture
Portland is a Multi Cultural, Foodie arts city
Portland has a vast Multi cultural climate.
You can enjoy everything from fine arts, antiquities, and retro shopping.
The city is know for micro brews, and being one of the best foodie cities in the country.
Enjoy taking a ferry out into the Casco Bay or taking a boat out to enjoy the sites.
There are several lighthouses in the Portland, South Portland, Cape Elizabeth area.
Don't miss
Lighthouses, Lobster, Casco Bay Cruise
Visit Spring Point Ledge Light, Bug Light, Portland Headlight, and see Ram Island off the coast of Portland Headlight.