Azalea’s Guidebook to Lake Life
Local Businesses
Some recommendations for when you don’t feel like traveling too far.
Just down the road from Forest Lake, CHOP serves great pizza and tempting desserts.
Cumberland House of Pizza
176 Gray RdJust down the road from Forest Lake, CHOP serves great pizza and tempting desserts.
Bru-Thru Coffee Shack
180 Gray RoadCute coffee drive-thru serving local blends, pastries, and even ice cream.
Caddy's Ice Cream Shack
169 Gray RdConveniently located a 3 minute drive from the lakeside.
Nu Brewery
437 Lewiston RdBrewery & food truck- great for sunny days.
Great place to stock up on groceries if you’re traveling and not looking to break the bank.
280 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveGreat place to stock up on groceries if you’re traveling and not looking to break the bank.
Brickyard Hollow
20 Bow StFood scene
Run by The Black Tie Co., and features Pineland’s own produce, cheese, and meats, alongside other local selections.
Commons Kitchen
59 Pineland DriveRun by The Black Tie Co., and features Pineland’s own produce, cheese, and meats, alongside other local selections.
Hifi Donuts
30 City CenterTruly a vibe.
The Gelato Fiasco Old Port
425 Fore StMami
339 Fore StBlack Cow Burgers & Fries
83 Exchange St
Hot Suppa
703 Congress StBoda
671 Congress StEmpire
575 Congress StDuckfat
43 Middle StThe Honey Paw
78 Middle StEventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StFore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StSilly's
68 Washington AveFlatbread Company
72 Commercial StPortland Food Co-op
290 Congress StMicucci Grocery Store
45 India StHugo's
88 Middle StNight out
Recommendations for more ~adult~ activities.
Birchwood Brewing
19 Portland RdLess than ten minutes away in the heart of Gray, Maine.
Mast Landing Brewing Company
920 Main StBlyth & Burrows
26 Exchange StThree Dollar Deweys
241 Commercial StLiquid Riot Bottling Company
250 Commercial StMaine Craft Distilling
123 Washington AveThe Jewel Box
644 Congress StAustin Street Brewery
115 Fox StAllagash Brewing- known mostly for their Allagash White- offer beers from fresh-tapped kegs and offer brewery tours as well.
156 locals recommend
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayAllagash Brewing- known mostly for their Allagash White- offer beers from fresh-tapped kegs and offer brewery tours as well.
Goodfire Brewing Co.
219 Anderson StIsland Dog Brewing
125 John Roberts RdLocally popular brewery with OTTO pizza delivery to your table.
Duckfat Friteshack
43 Washington AveMaine Beer Company
525 US-1Bull Jagger Brewing Company
1 Industrial WayBattery Steele Brewing
1 Industrial WayAustin Street Brewery
115 Fox StDefinitive Brewing Company
35 Industrial WayAcadia National Bar
504 Congress StRí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant
72 Commercial StSightseeing
Blackstrap Hill Preserve
373 Blackstrap RdTrails for hikers and mountain bikers.
Mill Brook Preserve Trailhead
Easy hike with lots of different scenery.
Pineland Farms Outdoor Center
25 Farm View DrThe worlds most photographed lighthouse- bows your chance to contribute to maintaining that record!
346 locals recommend
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleThe worlds most photographed lighthouse- bows your chance to contribute to maintaining that record!
Bug Light Park
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrEastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade TrailSomething
For when you hear someone say “I wanna go do something.”
Seacoast Adventure
930 Roosevelt TrailTear round activities <20 from Forest Lake
Pub fare served seat-side in this local theatre, <20 from Forest Lake.
25 locals recommend
Smitty's Cinema Windham
795 Roosevelt TrailPub fare served seat-side in this local theatre, <20 from Forest Lake.
Sunflower Farm Creamery
12 Harmon WayTwo words: goat yoga.
Thompson's Orchards
276 Gloucester Hill RdU-pick and fresh cider.
Pineland Farms Outdoor Center
25 Farm View DrWescustogo Park
New Gloucester RoadNearby park where locals bring their pets to cool off in the river.
Howell's Indoor Range & Gun Shop
81 West Gray RoadPortland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqPrides Corner Drive-In
651 Bridgton RdStarting the Day
Coffee ME Up
221 Cumberland AveBru-Thru Coffee Shack
180 Gray RoadDutch's
28 Preble StLocal brunch
Artemisia Cafe
61 Pleasant St