Guidebook for Falmouth
Essentials
Lobster and Crab rolls are delicious here! Just a quick walk form the house, Town Landing Market has all the essentials and is full of local foods, beverages and knowledge. Pick up a sandwich and stroll down the hill to the public boat landing and beach.
21 residents recomanen
Town Landing Market
269 Foreside RdLobster and Crab rolls are delicious here! Just a quick walk form the house, Town Landing Market has all the essentials and is full of local foods, beverages and knowledge. Pick up a sandwich and stroll down the hill to the public boat landing and beach.
Shaw's
251 US-1Nearest large grocery store
Need your fix of organic essentials? 5 minute drive away! They have a bar in the store with lots of great local beers on tap!
151 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset StNeed your fix of organic essentials? 5 minute drive away! They have a bar in the store with lots of great local beers on tap!
I'm not sure it's possible to live without the Chili Dried Mango. This shop carries wine and local beer.
148 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayI'm not sure it's possible to live without the Chili Dried Mango. This shop carries wine and local beer.
A great grocery store which feels like it's part co-op/part grocery store. Lots of local meat, cheese, veggies and all the old standbys. Their house made sausage is incredible. Wine, beer and alcohol all for sale.
44 residents recomanen
Bow Street Market
79 Bow StA great grocery store which feels like it's part co-op/part grocery store. Lots of local meat, cheese, veggies and all the old standbys. Their house made sausage is incredible. Wine, beer and alcohol all for sale.
Food Scene
Locally roasted coffee and baked goods with a twist! Hip, Brooklyn vibe in the West End neighborhood in Portland.
163 residents recomanen
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StLocally roasted coffee and baked goods with a twist! Hip, Brooklyn vibe in the West End neighborhood in Portland.
All things Spanish! Excellent wine selection, great local specials and cocktails worthy of an Uber ride home. The wood roasted clams are killer.
32 residents recomanen
Lolita
90 Congress StAll things Spanish! Excellent wine selection, great local specials and cocktails worthy of an Uber ride home. The wood roasted clams are killer.
Wine. Small plates. Incredible knowledge. This is one of our go-to places, especially when we have guests in town. Creative food all locally sourced and a wine list full of gems.
35 residents recomanen
Drifters Wife
59 Washington AveWine. Small plates. Incredible knowledge. This is one of our go-to places, especially when we have guests in town. Creative food all locally sourced and a wine list full of gems.
Local favorite full of local flavor. Small, old school & always packed. Lots of local beers on tap.
83 residents recomanen
Js Oyster
5 Portland PierLocal favorite full of local flavor. Small, old school & always packed. Lots of local beers on tap.
Fresh oysters, gourmet lobster rolls and in the heart of the food alley action. Crudo and lobster stew incredible!
272 residents recomanen
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StFresh oysters, gourmet lobster rolls and in the heart of the food alley action. Crudo and lobster stew incredible!
Looking for a perfect date night? Proposing? Celebrating a milestone...or maybe just treating yourself? Hugo's will never let you down.
30 residents recomanen
Hugo's
88 Middle StLooking for a perfect date night? Proposing? Celebrating a milestone...or maybe just treating yourself? Hugo's will never let you down.
Homemade donuts, delicious breakfast sandwiches...swing in on your way to Bradbury Mountain and have breakfast. Hike up Bradbury or mountain bike around the state park. You've earned it!
Edna & Lucy's
407 Hallowell RdHomemade donuts, delicious breakfast sandwiches...swing in on your way to Bradbury Mountain and have breakfast. Hike up Bradbury or mountain bike around the state park. You've earned it!
So much more than a bakery! Prepared foods, wine, gifts and a slice of the local action. A favorite with locals. Their raspberry scones are perfect with coffee and the paper in their dining area.
51 residents recomanen
Blue Spoon Cafe & Catering
64 Pine StSo much more than a bakery! Prepared foods, wine, gifts and a slice of the local action. A favorite with locals. Their raspberry scones are perfect with coffee and the paper in their dining area.
Bagel sandwiches. Maple glazed prosciutto, tabasco, Vermont cheddar & egg on a bagel. Go now! Grab one and stroll around the hood.
64 residents recomanen
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett StBagel sandwiches. Maple glazed prosciutto, tabasco, Vermont cheddar & egg on a bagel. Go now! Grab one and stroll around the hood.
Beals Old Fashioned Ice Cream
18 Veranda StHomemade ice cream! Ice cream!!
Crazy flavors like blueberry basil and Callebaut chocolate wasabi. Dig in!
14 residents recomanen
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
51 Exchange StCrazy flavors like blueberry basil and Callebaut chocolate wasabi. Dig in!
Pour-over. Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Perfect place to set up shop and work for the morning.
51 residents recomanen
Bard Coffee
185 Middle StPour-over. Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Perfect place to set up shop and work for the morning.
Can't score a table at this popular establishment? Try the bar! Full menu available.
54 residents recomanen
Fore Street
Fore StreetCan't score a table at this popular establishment? Try the bar! Full menu available.
Union Bagel Company
147 Cumberland AveBagels! Bread and Roses is our favorite!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hand crafted unique cocktails served in vintage glassware in a beautiful 2 level bar. Owner Nan'l keeps the menu fresh by always mixing it up.
76 residents recomanen
The Jewel Box
644 Congress StHand crafted unique cocktails served in vintage glassware in a beautiful 2 level bar. Owner Nan'l keeps the menu fresh by always mixing it up.
Not really a winery, but you'll learn a tone from Peter & Orenda. Their wine selection is top in the state, and their knowledge is shared in a down to earth, unpretentious way that makes you feel like you're chatting with old friends. Wine shop in the back - stock up for your vacation. Stop in the front on your way out - Drifters Wife is their wine bar with wines by the glass and bottle, and plates perfect for sharing.
11 residents recomanen
Maine & Loire
59 Washington AveNot really a winery, but you'll learn a tone from Peter & Orenda. Their wine selection is top in the state, and their knowledge is shared in a down to earth, unpretentious way that makes you feel like you're chatting with old friends. Wine shop in the back - stock up for your vacation. Stop in the front on your way out - Drifters Wife is their wine bar with wines by the glass and bottle, and plates perfect for sharing.
Oxbow has been knocking it out of the park ever since they released Farmhouse Ale. Kick back, try a few brews and melt into the Portland beer scene.
106 residents recomanen
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington AveOxbow has been knocking it out of the park ever since they released Farmhouse Ale. Kick back, try a few brews and melt into the Portland beer scene.
Allagash white started it all. Belgian style beers crafted with love! Great tasting room. Parking lots typically has a food truck putting out some tasty treats.
156 residents recomanen
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayAllagash white started it all. Belgian style beers crafted with love! Great tasting room. Parking lots typically has a food truck putting out some tasty treats.
State Theater
609 Congress StRestored theater acting as a music venue
If they're not at the State Theater, they are probably here...
33 residents recomanen
Port City Music Hall
504 Congress StIf they're not at the State Theater, they are probably here...
Have an ear for some local music? This is your place!
46 residents recomanen
Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple StHave an ear for some local music? This is your place!
Classy basement bar with good food & cocktails. Thursday night is Jerks of Grass - a Portland institution.
47 residents recomanen
Bramhall
769 Congress StClassy basement bar with good food & cocktails. Thursday night is Jerks of Grass - a Portland institution.
Sightseeing
One of the most iconic headlights is well worth the visit to Cape Elizabeth. Hang out and explore Fort Williams, dip your toes into the Atlantic and treat yourself to a lobster roll from the food truck. Pack a frisbee and take advantage of the large fields!
346 residents recomanen
Museu del Port de Portland
12 Captain Strout CircleOne of the most iconic headlights is well worth the visit to Cape Elizabeth. Hang out and explore Fort Williams, dip your toes into the Atlantic and treat yourself to a lobster roll from the food truck. Pack a frisbee and take advantage of the large fields!
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StGet a birds eye view of Portland!
Explore Casco Bay by ferry! Jump on the Mail Boat and see the Calendar Islands in one trip!
13 residents recomanen
Casco Bay Islands Ferry
Explore Casco Bay by ferry! Jump on the Mail Boat and see the Calendar Islands in one trip!
Shopping
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - how could you not visit the home of the Bean Boot and Boat & Tote Bag? Late night visits = celebrity sightings! Summer concert series each Saturday!
270 residents recomanen
L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StOpen 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - how could you not visit the home of the Bean Boot and Boat & Tote Bag? Late night visits = celebrity sightings! Summer concert series each Saturday!
Ferdinand
243 Congress StWitty cards, vintage clothing and random bowls of all things unique.
Zane
41 Exchange StGreat mix of better known brands and local lines. Women's clothing with a Maine air.
Shopping outlets in a quaint Maine village. Patagonia, JCrew, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Cole Haan, LL Bean. All outdoors in the fresh air, not an enclosed mall.
202 residents recomanen
Freeport
Shopping outlets in a quaint Maine village. Patagonia, JCrew, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Cole Haan, LL Bean. All outdoors in the fresh air, not an enclosed mall.
Getting Around
Need a car rental? They are all at PWM, our local International airport.
50 residents recomanen
Portland International Jetport
1001 Westbrook StNeed a car rental? They are all at PWM, our local International airport.
Bus number 7 runs from Portland to Old Powerhouse Road (which heads down to the Portland Yacht Club on the back side of the house). Infrequent and ends by 6 each day, not the best option, but there in a pinch.
Greater Portland METRO
114 Valley StBus number 7 runs from Portland to Old Powerhouse Road (which heads down to the Portland Yacht Club on the back side of the house). Infrequent and ends by 6 each day, not the best option, but there in a pinch.
The Downeaster Amtrak train service comes from Boston to Portland several times each day. Our house is an easy Uber/Taxi ride away.
44 residents recomanen
Portland Transportation Center
100 Thompson's Point RoadThe Downeaster Amtrak train service comes from Boston to Portland several times each day. Our house is an easy Uber/Taxi ride away.
Parks & Nature
Easy, family friendly hike with great views of the ocean. Mountain bike trails throughout the park. Playground for the kids! Swing by Edna & Lucy's for a donut or sandwich to fuel your adventure!
124 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Bradbury Mountain
528 Hallowell RdEasy, family friendly hike with great views of the ocean. Mountain bike trails throughout the park. Playground for the kids! Swing by Edna & Lucy's for a donut or sandwich to fuel your adventure!
Kettle Cove
Kettle Cove RoadPart beach, part park. Perfect for exploring the tidal pools!
Cross country skiing in the winter, walking trails in the summer. Farm. Farm Store. Cafe. YMCA (with a bowling alley!) Perfect for the family & rainy days.
66 residents recomanen
Pineland Farms
15 Farm View DrCross country skiing in the winter, walking trails in the summer. Farm. Farm Store. Cafe. YMCA (with a bowling alley!) Perfect for the family & rainy days.
Easy walking trails on an island you can get to by car with a FAIRY VILLAGE! Dogs on a leash are ok.
130 residents recomanen
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Easy walking trails on an island you can get to by car with a FAIRY VILLAGE! Dogs on a leash are ok.