Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Entertainment & Activities

No better way to see the Maine coast than heading out to Peaks Island for a guided sea kayaking tour! Go see Fort Gorges, Ram Island Lighthouse, and numerous other off-shore sights that you can't access any other way.
7 locals recommend
Maine Island Kayak Company
88 Island Avenue
7 locals recommend
No better way to see the Maine coast than heading out to Peaks Island for a guided sea kayaking tour! Go see Fort Gorges, Ram Island Lighthouse, and numerous other off-shore sights that you can't access any other way.

Parks & Nature

There are miles of trails just a 10 minute walk from where I live. Go see Jewel Falls!
11 locals recommend
Fore River Sanctuary
157-169 Rowe Ave
11 locals recommend
There are miles of trails just a 10 minute walk from where I live. Go see Jewel Falls!
Quiet, secluded hiking trail easily accessible from my house. It goes for miles!
Stroudwater Trail
Stroudwater Trail
Quiet, secluded hiking trail easily accessible from my house. It goes for miles!
One of the prettiest beaches in Maine.
124 locals recommend
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach Rd
124 locals recommend
One of the prettiest beaches in Maine.

Drinks & Nightlife

They always have great local and national music. Nice bar. Fun people.
46 locals recommend
Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple St
46 locals recommend
They always have great local and national music. Nice bar. Fun people.
They get great acts here! Fun, outdoor venue. Catch a show here if you can.
12 locals recommend
Maine State Pier
Maine State Pier
12 locals recommend
They get great acts here! Fun, outdoor venue. Catch a show here if you can.

Food Scene

A funky, cooperatively owned restaurant with locally sourced, sustainable food. A great place that isn't too touristy.
31 locals recommend
Local Sprouts Co-op
649 Congress St
31 locals recommend
A funky, cooperatively owned restaurant with locally sourced, sustainable food. A great place that isn't too touristy.
Best Thai Food in Portland
14 locals recommend
Saeng Thai House
921 Congress St
14 locals recommend
Best Thai Food in Portland
Nice restaurant and bar with great food. Awesome venue upstairs for live music, comedy, open-mics, etc.
102 locals recommend
Empire
575 Congress St
102 locals recommend
Nice restaurant and bar with great food. Awesome venue upstairs for live music, comedy, open-mics, etc.

Sightseeing

Beautiful Walk along the former working waterfront. Great views of Casco Bay. Quintessential Portland.
42 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade Trail
42 locals recommend
Beautiful Walk along the former working waterfront. Great views of Casco Bay. Quintessential Portland.

Arts & Culture

Always interesting exhibits worth seeing at least once.
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Sq
412 locals recommend
Always interesting exhibits worth seeing at least once.