Guidebook for Portland
Parks & Nature
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Lovely view of the ocean and Portland
Back Cove Trail
Back Cove TrailJust about 5 miles round trip if you want a nice flat run.
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeLovely view of the small islands dotting Casco Bay.
Arts & Culture
Great small collection. Friday nights are generally free.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-Portland
7 Congress SqGreat small collection. Friday nights are generally free.
Food Scene
Boda
671 Congress StGreat Thai Food
Js Oyster
5 Portland PierClassic Maine Food
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdTouristy but amazing views of the ocean
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StAward winning steam bun lobster rolls
A bit of a funky place. Lots of Vegan, Veggie, and Carnivore options. Watch out for the Sangria it is potent.
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Silly's
68 Washington AveA bit of a funky place. Lots of Vegan, Veggie, and Carnivore options. Watch out for the Sangria it is potent.
Scales
68 Commercial StAmazing higher end seafood restaurant right on the water.
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StThe best coffee in town.
Bard Coffee
185 Middle StGreat place to work at the top of the shopping district.
Salvage BBQ
919 Congress StGreat BBQ joint a bit outside of downtown.
Entertainment & Activities
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WaySo many breweries in this small area.
Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park AveLocal baseball team. They have their own Green Monster!
Small movie theater for those rainy days.
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Nickelodeon Cinema (Patriot Cinemas)
1 Temple StSmall movie theater for those rainy days.
Sightseeing
Exchange Street
Exchange StreetTop of the Old Port shopping district.
Take the ferry out to explore the many little islands. Peaks has a nice small beach if you are up for a walk.
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Peaks Island
Take the ferry out to explore the many little islands. Peaks has a nice small beach if you are up for a walk.
Great beach right on the East End Trail. Seasonally you can rent kayaks and paddle boards or take a tour. https://portlandpaddle.net
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East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailGreat beach right on the East End Trail. Seasonally you can rent kayaks and paddle boards or take a tour. https://portlandpaddle.net
Essentials
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayParking is a bit challenging here.
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset StShaw's
251 US-1Large quite grocery store.
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveMaine Medical Partners Cardiovascular Clinic
22 Bramhall St