Guidebook for Portland

Joanne
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 recommandé par les habitants
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine St
223 recommandé par les habitants
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!
Say no more...
148 recommandé par les habitants
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal Way
148 recommandé par les habitants
Say 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 recommandé par les habitants
Shaw's
180 Waterman Dr
38 recommandé par les habitants
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.
This says "Pharmacy" but it's the best-stocked grocery store.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Hannaford Pharmacy
295 Forest Ave
17 recommandé par les habitants
This says "Pharmacy" but it's the best-stocked grocery store.

Everything Else

Off-leash dog park
10 recommandé par les habitants
Capisic Pond Park
1-39 Macy St
10 recommandé par les habitants
Off-leash dog park

Entertainment & Activities

Good rainy-day destination!
114 recommandé par les habitants
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point Road
114 recommandé par les habitants
Good rainy-day destination!
State Park beach with tons of parking concessions stand, showers, other kid-friendly amenities. FEES APPLY!
124 recommandé par les habitants
Parc d'État de Crescent Beach
109 Bowery Beach Rd
124 recommandé par les habitants
State 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 recommandé par les habitants
Baxter Boulevard
Baxter Boulevard
14 recommandé par les habitants
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)
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 recommandé par les habitants
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder St
93 recommandé par les habitants
Great 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 recommandé par les habitants
Kettle Cove
Kettle Cove Road
44 recommandé par les habitants
Best "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 recommandé par les habitants
Musée du port de Portland
12 Captain Strout Circle
346 recommandé par les habitants
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!
This is why Locals love Portland! Go see for yourself...
251 recommandé par les habitants
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade
251 recommandé par les habitants
This 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 recommandé par les habitants
Casco Bay Lines station
140 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Peaks Island
176 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1
130 recommandé par les habitants
Great 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 recommandé par les habitants
Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
92 Pine Point Rd
39 recommandé par les habitants
Canoe 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 recommandé par les habitants
Eastern Trail (Scarborough)
Eastern Trail (Scarborough)
6 recommandé par les habitants
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 Road
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)
High-end foodie locale. Pricey, but inspired.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Hugo's
88 Middle St
30 recommandé par les habitants
High-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 recommandé par les habitants
OTTO
576 Congress St
192 recommandé par les habitants
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.

Arts & Culture

Right next to the Children's Museum
412 recommandé par les habitants
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Sq
412 recommandé par les habitants
Right next to the Children's Museum
Rainy-day destination. Good mix of first-run and indie films.
53 recommandé par les habitants
Nickelodeon Cinema (Patriot Cinemas)
1 Temple St
53 recommandé par les habitants
Rainy-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 recommandé par les habitants
SPACE
534-538 Congress St
72 recommandé par les habitants
Locals love this small arts and entertainment center. Check their website for details: http://www.space538.org/