Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

A short walk up the hill with great food.
33 residents recomanen
Portland Pottery Cafe
118 Washington Ave
33 residents recomanen
A short walk up the hill with great food.
Local brewery with indoor and outdoor seating and rotating food trucks. A quick walk down the hill.
138 residents recomanen
Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox St
138 residents recomanen
Local brewery with indoor and outdoor seating and rotating food trucks. A quick walk down the hill.
Great, local coffee.
100 residents recomanen
Coffee By Design
43 Washington Ave
100 residents recomanen
Great, local coffee.
A great place to hang out- a short walk up the hill and down the street.
106 residents recomanen
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington Ave
106 residents recomanen
A great place to hang out- a short walk up the hill and down the street.
Best oysters in Portland. Always packed so plan ahead.
272 residents recomanen
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle St
272 residents recomanen
Best oysters in Portland. Always packed so plan ahead.
The best local bakery.
114 residents recomanen
Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial St
114 residents recomanen
The best local bakery.
Delicious local, fresh food. TONS of vegan and vegetarian options. Casual atmosphere. Perfect for kids.
31 residents recomanen
Local Sprouts Co-op
649 Congress St
31 residents recomanen
Delicious local, fresh food. TONS of vegan and vegetarian options. Casual atmosphere. Perfect for kids.
Eclectic and fun. Casual atmosphere. Kid friendly.
61 residents recomanen
Silly's
68 Washington Ave
61 residents recomanen
Eclectic and fun. Casual atmosphere. Kid friendly.
Delicious flatbread pizza and salads. Sit inside or outside by the water. Great for kids.
98 residents recomanen
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial St
98 residents recomanen
Delicious flatbread pizza and salads. Sit inside or outside by the water. Great for kids.
Arguably the best coffee in Portland.
163 residents recomanen
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring St
163 residents recomanen
Arguably the best coffee in Portland.
Maine Mead Works was founded in 2007 with the goal of re-introducing the world to the oldest of all fermented beverages. Using wildflower honey, water and our own proprietary yeast strain, we blend ancient tradition and modern science to produce a highly distinctive product at our Meadery in downtown Portland, Maine.
35 residents recomanen
Maine Mead Works
51 Washington Ave
35 residents recomanen
Maine Mead Works was founded in 2007 with the goal of re-introducing the world to the oldest of all fermented beverages. Using wildflower honey, water and our own proprietary yeast strain, we blend ancient tradition and modern science to produce a highly distinctive product at our Meadery in downtown Portland, Maine.
A traditional New England restaurant with some modern touches. Located on Maine Wharf next to the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal. Enjoy classic fried seafood as well as locally sourced land fare, while enjoying the view of a quintessential working Maine harbor.
138 residents recomanen
Scales
68 Commercial St
138 residents recomanen
A traditional New England restaurant with some modern touches. Located on Maine Wharf next to the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal. Enjoy classic fried seafood as well as locally sourced land fare, while enjoying the view of a quintessential working Maine harbor.

Entertainment & Activities

A 3 mile loop crushed gravel path perfect for a walk, run or quick ride.
38 residents recomanen
Back Cove Trail
Back Cove Trail
38 residents recomanen
A 3 mile loop crushed gravel path perfect for a walk, run or quick ride.
The sunset cruise is a MUST SEE activity if the weather is clear. Portland shimmers in the distance as you relax in the twilight of a perfect Maine day. Enjoy evening breezes navigating your way through Casco Bay. BYO food and adult beverages. Duration: 2.5-3 hrs. (times vary based upon route and cargo volume) Daily departure at 5:45pm. Tickets are $16/adults, $8/kids http://www.cascobaylines.com/maine-boat-tours/scenic-harbor-cruises/sunset/
87 residents recomanen
Casco Bay Lines
56 Commercial St
87 residents recomanen
The sunset cruise is a MUST SEE activity if the weather is clear. Portland shimmers in the distance as you relax in the twilight of a perfect Maine day. Enjoy evening breezes navigating your way through Casco Bay. BYO food and adult beverages. Duration: 2.5-3 hrs. (times vary based upon route and cargo volume) Daily departure at 5:45pm. Tickets are $16/adults, $8/kids http://www.cascobaylines.com/maine-boat-tours/scenic-harbor-cruises/sunset/
Take the ferry to Peaks Island and spend the afternoon exploring. Bike rentals available and be sure to stop at Milly's Skillet by Jones Landing for the best lobster roll in Portland! http://www.cascobaylines.com/schedules/peaks-island-schedule/
176 residents recomanen
Peaks Island
176 residents recomanen
Take the ferry to Peaks Island and spend the afternoon exploring. Bike rentals available and be sure to stop at Milly's Skillet by Jones Landing for the best lobster roll in Portland! http://www.cascobaylines.com/schedules/peaks-island-schedule/

Shopping

Monument Square April- December : Wednesdays 7am-1pm Deering Oaks Park April-December : Saturdays 7am-1pm
64 residents recomanen
Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering Ave
64 residents recomanen
Monument Square April- December : Wednesdays 7am-1pm Deering Oaks Park April-December : Saturdays 7am-1pm

Parks & Nature

Situated along the Presumpscot River estuary just five minutes from Portland, Maine Audubon’s headquarters features a modern environmental center and a 65-acre sanctuary with more than two miles of trails winding along a pond and through woods, meadow, orchard and salt marsh.
39 residents recomanen
Maine Audubon
20 Gilsland Farm Rd
39 residents recomanen
Situated along the Presumpscot River estuary just five minutes from Portland, Maine Audubon’s headquarters features a modern environmental center and a 65-acre sanctuary with more than two miles of trails winding along a pond and through woods, meadow, orchard and salt marsh.