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.
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Taco Escobarr
548 Congress StGreat Mexican with good tequila and good service. A one-minute walk.
Dine and dance- Delicious, authentic Cantonese food with a live music venue upstairs.
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Empire
575 Congress StDine 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.
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Nosh Kitchen Bar
551 Congress StCreative 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.
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David's Restaurant
22 Monument SqA 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.
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DiMillo's On The Water
25 Long WharfPerfect 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.
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Solo Italiano
100 Commercial StTrue 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.
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StRaw 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.
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Top of the East
157 High StGet 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.
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Back Bay Grill
65 Portland StRefined American and European cuisine in a contemporary setting. A five-minute walk.
C2- Congress Squared Restaurant
157 High StGreat brunch restaurant in the Westin Hotel. A two minute walk.
The Highroller Lobster Co
104 Exchange StVoted New England’s best lobster roll!
Great food, amazing atmosphere and pleasant, professional service.
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ViA VECCHiA
10 Dana StreetGreat food, amazing atmosphere and pleasant, professional service.
Amazing sushi and great service- The Maine roll is the best!
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Benkay Japanese Restaurant And Sushi Bar
16 Middle StAmazing sushi and great service- The Maine roll is the best!
Little Tap House
106 High StThe Shop by Island Creek Oysters
123 Washington AveEvo Kitchen + Bar
443 Fore StCreative mediterranean cuisine is delicious!
Award winning pasta, seafood and meat. Limited outdoor seating, spacious dinding room and large bar.
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Leeward
85 Free StAward 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.
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Casco Bay Ferry
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.
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Ferry Beach State Park
95 Bayview RdSee 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.
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Lucky Catch Cruises
170 Commercial StCruise beautiful Casco Bay on a lobster boat and participate in hauling traps and catching lobsters.
Portland Schooner Co.
Maine State PierSail Casco Bay aboard the beautiful Wendameen
Portland Trails
38 Commercial St
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeIphakamisa yeFort Williams
1000 Shore RdScenic train rides on a two foot gauge railroad.
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Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum
49 Thames StScenic train rides on a two foot gauge railroad.
Breweries
The Maine Brew Bus
320 Commercial StOxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington AveAustin Street Brewery
115 Fox StRising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StBissell Brothers
38 Resurgam PlAllagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayWine
Grippy Tannins
16 Middle StMJ's Wine Bar
1 City CenterNeighborhoods
Cobblestone streets, unique shops, restaurants, and nightlife along the working waterfront.
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Old Port
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.
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West End
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.
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East End
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.
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Speckled Ax
567 Congress StReally good coffee and espresso made with wood roasted beans. A one minute walk.
Arabica Coffee House
2 Free StCoffee, espresso and baked goods- A two minute walk.
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveMusic
Live music venues
State Theater
609 Congress StLocal and national live music acts- a two minute walk
A small, fun place to see local bands- a ten minute walk
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Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple StA 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.
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Blue
650 Congress StSmall plates, drinks and live Blues, jazz and folk in an intimate inviting atmosphere. A five minute walk.