Portland’s Arts District and Beyond

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Portland’s Arts District and Beyond

Food Scene

Portland has nearly 400 restaurants, with most in walking distance from the apartment location in the Art's District.
Great Mexican with good tequila and good service. A one-minute walk.
32 residents recomanen
Taco Escobarr
548 Congress St
32 residents recomanen
Great Mexican with good tequila and good service. A one-minute walk.
Dine and dance- Delicious, authentic Cantonese food with a live music venue upstairs.
102 residents recomanen
Empire
575 Congress St
102 residents recomanen
Dine and dance- Delicious, authentic Cantonese food with a live music venue upstairs.
Creative American fare, cocktails and craft beer in a cool space- huge bar with a few TVs for sports lovers. They serve the best French fries in Portland! A one minute walk.
53 residents recomanen
Nosh Kitchen Bar
551 Congress St
53 residents recomanen
Creative American fare, cocktails and craft beer in a cool space- huge bar with a few TVs for sports lovers. They serve the best French fries in Portland! A one minute walk.
A fun place to be with a bar/lounge area for people watching, cocktails and dining (with an outside summer dining area), and great food. A three-minute walk.
22 residents recomanen
David's Restaurant
22 Monument Sq
22 residents recomanen
A fun place to be with a bar/lounge area for people watching, cocktails and dining (with an outside summer dining area), and great food. A three-minute walk.
Perfect for lobster and water views. This is a real boat that has been converted to a nautical themed floating restaurant with a talented chef and a large bar with amazing views. A ten minute walk.
101 residents recomanen
DiMillo's On The Water
25 Long Wharf
101 residents recomanen
Perfect for lobster and water views. This is a real boat that has been converted to a nautical themed floating restaurant with a talented chef and a large bar with amazing views. A ten minute walk.
True High-End Italian. On the waterfront with a large bar, knowledgeable staff, and authentic Italian food. Chef owned. A ten-minute walk.
23 residents recomanen
Solo Italiano
100 Commercial St
23 residents recomanen
True High-End Italian. On the waterfront with a large bar, knowledgeable staff, and authentic Italian food. Chef owned. A ten-minute walk.
Raw bar, lobster rolls, cocktails in a cool space on Middle Street- a 10 minute walk.
272 residents recomanen
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle St
272 residents recomanen
Raw bar, lobster rolls, cocktails in a cool space on Middle Street- a 10 minute walk.
Get a 360 view of Portland from the 15th floor of the Westin Hotel. Great cocktails and snacks in comfy seating. A two minute walk.
68 residents recomanen
Top of the East
157 High St
68 residents recomanen
Get a 360 view of Portland from the 15th floor of the Westin Hotel. Great cocktails and snacks in comfy seating. A two minute walk.
Refined American and European cuisine in a contemporary setting. A five-minute walk.
18 residents recomanen
Back Bay Grill
65 Portland St
18 residents recomanen
Refined American and European cuisine in a contemporary setting. A five-minute walk.
Great brunch restaurant in the Westin Hotel. A two minute walk.
C2- Congress Squared Restaurant
157 High St
Great brunch restaurant in the Westin Hotel. A two minute walk.
Voted New England’s best lobster roll!
61 residents recomanen
The Highroller Lobster Co
104 Exchange St
61 residents recomanen
Voted New England’s best lobster roll!
Great food, amazing atmosphere and pleasant, professional service.
20 residents recomanen
ViA VECCHiA
10 Dana Street
20 residents recomanen
Great food, amazing atmosphere and pleasant, professional service.
Amazing sushi and great service- The Maine roll is the best!
20 residents recomanen
Benkay Japanese Restaurant And Sushi Bar
16 Middle St
20 residents recomanen
Amazing sushi and great service- The Maine roll is the best!
28 residents recomanen
Little Tap House
106 High St
28 residents recomanen
42 residents recomanen
The Shop by Island Creek Oysters
123 Washington Ave
42 residents recomanen
Creative mediterranean cuisine is delicious!
28 residents recomanen
Evo Kitchen + Bar
443 Fore St
28 residents recomanen
Creative mediterranean cuisine is delicious!
Award winning pasta, seafood and meat. Limited outdoor seating, spacious dinding room and large bar.
14 residents recomanen
Leeward
85 Free St
14 residents recomanen
Award winning pasta, seafood and meat. Limited outdoor seating, spacious dinding room and large bar.

Sightseeing

Peak's Island is definitely worth visiting. Rent bikes or a golf cart and check out the military forts and beaches.
11 residents recomanen
Casco Bay Ferry
11 residents recomanen
Peak's Island is definitely worth visiting. Rent bikes or a golf cart and check out the military forts and beaches.
See the beautiful Maine coast at Ferry Beach State Park.
35 residents recomanen
Ferry Beach State Park
95 Bayview Rd
35 residents recomanen
See the beautiful Maine coast at Ferry Beach State Park.
Cruise beautiful Casco Bay on a lobster boat and participate in hauling traps and catching lobsters.
40 residents recomanen
Lucky Catch Cruises
170 Commercial St
40 residents recomanen
Cruise beautiful Casco Bay on a lobster boat and participate in hauling traps and catching lobsters.
Sail Casco Bay aboard the beautiful Wendameen
31 residents recomanen
Portland Schooner Co.
Maine State Pier
31 residents recomanen
Sail Casco Bay aboard the beautiful Wendameen
14 residents recomanen
Portland Trails
38 Commercial St
14 residents recomanen
251 residents recomanen
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade
251 residents recomanen
229 residents recomanen
Parc Fort Williams
1000 Shore Rd
229 residents recomanen
Scenic train rides on a two foot gauge railroad.
31 residents recomanen
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum
49 Thames St
31 residents recomanen
Scenic train rides on a two foot gauge railroad.

Breweries

43 residents recomanen
The Maine Brew Bus
320 Commercial St
43 residents recomanen
106 residents recomanen
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington Ave
106 residents recomanen
70 residents recomanen
Austin Street Brewery
115 Fox St
70 residents recomanen
138 residents recomanen
Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox St
138 residents recomanen
102 residents recomanen
Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam Pl
102 residents recomanen
156 residents recomanen
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial Way
156 residents recomanen

Wine

Grippy Tannins
16 Middle St
6 residents recomanen
MJ's Wine Bar
1 City Center
6 residents recomanen

Neighborhoods

Cobblestone streets, unique shops, restaurants, and nightlife along the working waterfront.
223 residents recomanen
Old Port
223 residents recomanen
Cobblestone streets, unique shops, restaurants, and nightlife along the working waterfront.
An historic neighborhood with stately mansions on tree-lined streets with lovely views from the Promenade. A 15 minute walk from the Arts District.
21 residents recomanen
West End
21 residents recomanen
An historic neighborhood with stately mansions on tree-lined streets with lovely views from the Promenade. A 15 minute walk from the Arts District.
Beautiful views, trails, grassy parks, tennis courts, an observatory, and a small beach. A 20 minute walk from the Arts District.
9 residents recomanen
East End
9 residents recomanen
Beautiful views, trails, grassy parks, tennis courts, an observatory, and a small beach. A 20 minute walk from the Arts District.

Coffee

Local coffee shops
Really good coffee and espresso made with wood roasted beans. A one minute walk.
46 residents recomanen
Speckled Ax
567 Congress St
46 residents recomanen
Really good coffee and espresso made with wood roasted beans. A one minute walk.
Coffee, espresso and baked goods- A two minute walk.
37 residents recomanen
Arabica Coffee House
2 Free St
37 residents recomanen
Coffee, espresso and baked goods- A two minute walk.
220 residents recomanen
The Holy Donut
194 Park Ave
220 residents recomanen

Music

Live music venues
Local and national live music acts- a two minute walk
116 residents recomanen
State Theater
609 Congress St
116 residents recomanen
Local and national live music acts- a two minute walk
A small, fun place to see local bands- a ten minute walk
46 residents recomanen
Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple St
46 residents recomanen
A small, fun place to see local bands- a ten minute walk
Small plates, drinks and live Blues, jazz and folk in an intimate inviting atmosphere. A five minute walk.
71 residents recomanen
Blue
650 Congress St
71 residents recomanen
Small plates, drinks and live Blues, jazz and folk in an intimate inviting atmosphere. A five minute walk.