Jason and Melissa's Portland Insider Guide. Cheers!
Parks & Nature
Grab a coffee and sip it while you overlook the working waterfront from this park at the bottom of bracket street. Also great to see the view of the city lights over the water at night. We bring our dogs there!
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Harbor View Memorial Park
Grab a coffee and sip it while you overlook the working waterfront from this park at the bottom of bracket street. Also great to see the view of the city lights over the water at night. We bring our dogs there!
At the top of the West End is where you can find this lovely promenade boasting the historic mansions of the city. You can walk along the promenade while enjoying the view of the city and historic houses below. Don’t be afraid to walk down some of the side streets near the promenade, you can see some pretty amazing historic properties designed by the famous John Calvin Stevens around the area.
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Western Promenade Park
Valley StreetAt the top of the West End is where you can find this lovely promenade boasting the historic mansions of the city. You can walk along the promenade while enjoying the view of the city and historic houses below. Don’t be afraid to walk down some of the side streets near the promenade, you can see some pretty amazing historic properties designed by the famous John Calvin Stevens around the area.
You can actually walk all the way here if you take the Eastern Trail that starts at the bottom of Harborview memorial park and continues down Commercial street. It's a small beach that is dog friendly during morning and evening hours.
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East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailYou can actually walk all the way here if you take the Eastern Trail that starts at the bottom of Harborview memorial park and continues down Commercial street. It's a small beach that is dog friendly during morning and evening hours.
Our favorite beach in Maine. Be aware of the tide schedule because this is a hard spot to visit during high tide as the beach is completely underwater. However, this beach is absolutely stunning. Great surfing here as the waves get pretty big (for Maine!). With the tide schedule in mind, get there as early as possible so you can find a spot to park or take a taxi out there because the parking lot fills up fast and there is no street parking. Another idea is to get there right at 11am when the surfers are leaving and wait in the parking lot line to snag a spot in the lot.
115 molta ag muintir na háite
Higgins Beach
Our favorite beach in Maine. Be aware of the tide schedule because this is a hard spot to visit during high tide as the beach is completely underwater. However, this beach is absolutely stunning. Great surfing here as the waves get pretty big (for Maine!). With the tide schedule in mind, get there as early as possible so you can find a spot to park or take a taxi out there because the parking lot fills up fast and there is no street parking. Another idea is to get there right at 11am when the surfers are leaving and wait in the parking lot line to snag a spot in the lot.
More of a walking trail than "hiking" but it is a 3.5 mile trail that encircles the back cove area of portland.
38 molta ag muintir na háite
Back Cove Trail
Back Cove TrailMore of a walking trail than "hiking" but it is a 3.5 mile trail that encircles the back cove area of portland.
If you look at the Portland Trails website, you'll find where to go to get to the hiking trail that follows the presumpscot river. It's an easy hike for all ages.
Presumpscot Falls
If you look at the Portland Trails website, you'll find where to go to get to the hiking trail that follows the presumpscot river. It's an easy hike for all ages.
If you love crowded beaches and a Jersey Shore-type beach pier, you should come see the craziness that is Old Orchard Beach. It is quite a scene here in the summer and is very touristy. They have a late night scene here with many bars on the pier and surrounding area as well.
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Old Orchard Beach Pier
2 Old Orchard StreetIf you love crowded beaches and a Jersey Shore-type beach pier, you should come see the craziness that is Old Orchard Beach. It is quite a scene here in the summer and is very touristy. They have a late night scene here with many bars on the pier and surrounding area as well.
A small beach but such a beautiful spot in South Portland. Dog friendly off leash from 7am-9am and 7pm - 9pm from May to October and off leash anytime after October.
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Willard Beach
A small beach but such a beautiful spot in South Portland. Dog friendly off leash from 7am-9am and 7pm - 9pm from May to October and off leash anytime after October.
Take a walk around the pond during this short hike in South Portland. This place is very dog friendly. Dogs are allowed off leash at any time as long as they are under voice control. Plenty of places for the pooch to take a swim in the water as well.
11 molta ag muintir na háite
Hinckley Park
288 Highland AveTake a walk around the pond during this short hike in South Portland. This place is very dog friendly. Dogs are allowed off leash at any time as long as they are under voice control. Plenty of places for the pooch to take a swim in the water as well.
Casco Bay Lines Maine island ferry with service throughout Casco Bay from Portland. A scenic 20-minute ferry ride to Peaks island is boat loads of fun, and after renting bicycles right when you get off ferry you can do the island loop and breathe in the beautiful views. A great way to have a true Maine experience is to absorb a little island life. Finish your day with a lobster roll at the Cockeyed Gull restaurant while watching the sunset with Portland's working harbor as a back drop. Fantastic.
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Casco Bay Lines station
Casco Bay Lines Maine island ferry with service throughout Casco Bay from Portland. A scenic 20-minute ferry ride to Peaks island is boat loads of fun, and after renting bicycles right when you get off ferry you can do the island loop and breathe in the beautiful views. A great way to have a true Maine experience is to absorb a little island life. Finish your day with a lobster roll at the Cockeyed Gull restaurant while watching the sunset with Portland's working harbor as a back drop. Fantastic.
Food Scene
Portland is a world class culinary city. Enjoy!
$ - Portland’s oldest pub with friendly service. Serving breakfast all day and other standard pub fare. A real local’s hangout.
38 molta ag muintir na háite
Ruski's
212 Danforth St$ - Portland’s oldest pub with friendly service. Serving breakfast all day and other standard pub fare. A real local’s hangout.
$ - This place is known for its breakfast sandwiches (our favorite is the #2). They serve the breakfast sandwiches all day but also offer lunch items. They have a great selection of wine and beer as well. You can sit inside and eat as well as a small picnic table outside.
64 molta ag muintir na háite
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett St$ - This place is known for its breakfast sandwiches (our favorite is the #2). They serve the breakfast sandwiches all day but also offer lunch items. They have a great selection of wine and beer as well. You can sit inside and eat as well as a small picnic table outside.
$ - Wood fired artisan pizza, friendly service, and an ice cream window outside is a great combination for a lovely dinner in the West End. Kid Friendly and they have $7 cheese pizza on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
46 molta ag muintir na háite
Bonobo
46 Pine St$ - Wood fired artisan pizza, friendly service, and an ice cream window outside is a great combination for a lovely dinner in the West End. Kid Friendly and they have $7 cheese pizza on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
$$ - If you are in the mood for fried chicken – do not miss the skillet fried chicken at Figgy’s. They also make their own cookie ice cream sandwiches with a rotating selection of flavors. You can sit and eat outside on picnic tables or take the food home to eat.
14 molta ag muintir na háite
Figgy's Takeout and Catering
$$ - If you are in the mood for fried chicken – do not miss the skillet fried chicken at Figgy’s. They also make their own cookie ice cream sandwiches with a rotating selection of flavors. You can sit and eat outside on picnic tables or take the food home to eat.
$ - One of our favorite sandwich shops. If you are here on Saturday, do yourself a favor and go there to get some of their smoked ribs and/or chicken when it comes off the smoker at 12 noon. It is amazing. For sandwiches…you can’t really go wrong but the steak and cheese is the best in the city.
11 molta ag muintir na háite
The Otherside Delicatessen
164 Veranda St$ - One of our favorite sandwich shops. If you are here on Saturday, do yourself a favor and go there to get some of their smoked ribs and/or chicken when it comes off the smoker at 12 noon. It is amazing. For sandwiches…you can’t really go wrong but the steak and cheese is the best in the city.
$ - A coffee shop and bakery serving coffee from beans roasted right here at their roasting facility in Portland. Hands down the most unique coffee in the city. They also have some amazing bakery items that change all the time. The loaded biscuit is amazing as well as their breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits. Get there early because they sell out fast.
163 molta ag muintir na háite
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring St$ - A coffee shop and bakery serving coffee from beans roasted right here at their roasting facility in Portland. Hands down the most unique coffee in the city. They also have some amazing bakery items that change all the time. The loaded biscuit is amazing as well as their breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits. Get there early because they sell out fast.
$$ - A dumpling house situated in a quaint neighborhood setting serving some delicious dumplings. They have half price dumplings from 2-4pm Wednesday - Friday and Happy hour from 4-6pm Wednesday – Friday. Kid Friendly and definitely worth a visit. We like the Asian Slaw and the Kung Pao chicken dumplings.
63 molta ag muintir na háite
Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring St$$ - A dumpling house situated in a quaint neighborhood setting serving some delicious dumplings. They have half price dumplings from 2-4pm Wednesday - Friday and Happy hour from 4-6pm Wednesday – Friday. Kid Friendly and definitely worth a visit. We like the Asian Slaw and the Kung Pao chicken dumplings.
$$ - This place has an incredible menu of ramen style noodles as well as a few sushi rolls. Try the Tokyo Abura or the Paitan. You can sit outside and people watch on Congress street or sit inside and watch the chefs prepare your meals. Kid friendly.
148 molta ag muintir na háite
Pai Men Miyake
188 State St$$ - This place has an incredible menu of ramen style noodles as well as a few sushi rolls. Try the Tokyo Abura or the Paitan. You can sit outside and people watch on Congress street or sit inside and watch the chefs prepare your meals. Kid friendly.
$ - A successful venture of a food truck turned restaurant. This place serves awesome Mexican food for reasonable prices. Kid friendly for sure.
10 molta ag muintir na háite
Restaurante El Corazon
190 State St$ - A successful venture of a food truck turned restaurant. This place serves awesome Mexican food for reasonable prices. Kid friendly for sure.
$$ - This place is a Portland institution. Well known for its brunch menu but incredibly hard to get a table at. Go very early in the morning or around 1pm and you might have a better chance of getting in. Otherwise be prepared to wait 30 minutes to 1 hour for a table. Try any of the eggs benedict selections or the grilled cheese and tomato soup with a side of mac and cheese. They also make great fried green tomatoes. Kid friendly.
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Hot Suppa
703 Congress St$$ - This place is a Portland institution. Well known for its brunch menu but incredibly hard to get a table at. Go very early in the morning or around 1pm and you might have a better chance of getting in. Otherwise be prepared to wait 30 minutes to 1 hour for a table. Try any of the eggs benedict selections or the grilled cheese and tomato soup with a side of mac and cheese. They also make great fried green tomatoes. Kid friendly.
$$ - Our favorite Thai restaurant serving authentic and creative Thai cuisine. Go ahead and try the Pad Thai – It’s unlike any other you’ve had. They do a great ½ price menu on Sunday nights after 10pm. You may also want to try the Thai Basil Tom Collins if you want a cocktail.
147 molta ag muintir na háite
Boda
671 Congress St$$ - Our favorite Thai restaurant serving authentic and creative Thai cuisine. Go ahead and try the Pad Thai – It’s unlike any other you’ve had. They do a great ½ price menu on Sunday nights after 10pm. You may also want to try the Thai Basil Tom Collins if you want a cocktail.
$$ - A newer pizza joint serving wood fired pizza and other things like homemade meatballs to die for. They have plenty of indoor seating as well as an outdoor patio. They are open until 1am. Kid friendly.
14 molta ag muintir na háite
Lazzari
618 Congress St$$ - A newer pizza joint serving wood fired pizza and other things like homemade meatballs to die for. They have plenty of indoor seating as well as an outdoor patio. They are open until 1am. Kid friendly.
$$ - This is one of our favorite vegetarian restaurants. All the food is vegetarian or vegan and is Asian inspired.
84 molta ag muintir na háite
Green Elephant
608 Congress St$$ - This is one of our favorite vegetarian restaurants. All the food is vegetarian or vegan and is Asian inspired.
$ - The other favorite vegetarian restaurant is local sprouts. This is a cooperative, community style restaurant that serves ingredients sourced as locally as possible. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options as well as meat options.
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Local Sprouts Co-op
649 Congress St$ - The other favorite vegetarian restaurant is local sprouts. This is a cooperative, community style restaurant that serves ingredients sourced as locally as possible. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options as well as meat options.
$ - This is hands down our favorite beer brewery in Portland. It is also a pretty sweet place to hang out. You can get fried chicken from a chicken shack next door and eat it inside at the brewery. They do have a few tables outside as well. This is also a kid friendly place.
102 molta ag muintir na háite
Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam Pl$ - This is hands down our favorite beer brewery in Portland. It is also a pretty sweet place to hang out. You can get fried chicken from a chicken shack next door and eat it inside at the brewery. They do have a few tables outside as well. This is also a kid friendly place.
$$ - Right next to Bissell Brothers Brewery is this fine wine tasting room. The actual winery is up near Rockland, Maine but you can try all of their wines right here in Portland. Our favorite wine is called Ned Said Red. It is about $8 for a flight of wines and you can choose from reds, whites, or sparkling.
15 molta ag muintir na háite
Cellardoor at The Point
127 Middle Street$$ - Right next to Bissell Brothers Brewery is this fine wine tasting room. The actual winery is up near Rockland, Maine but you can try all of their wines right here in Portland. Our favorite wine is called Ned Said Red. It is about $8 for a flight of wines and you can choose from reds, whites, or sparkling.
$$ - Okay so we really like sandwiches so this is another amazing sandwich shop in Monument square. They make their own bread and their sandwiches are pretty amazing. Try the Southwest or the Macintuscan. Sit outside in the square and watch the bustling city around you.
6 molta ag muintir na háite
Sisters Gourmet Deli
15 Monument Sq$$ - Okay so we really like sandwiches so this is another amazing sandwich shop in Monument square. They make their own bread and their sandwiches are pretty amazing. Try the Southwest or the Macintuscan. Sit outside in the square and watch the bustling city around you.
Yobo
23 Forest Ave$$ - A newer Korean restaurant already living up to the hype. Try it out!
$$$$ - The best Greek food you could imagine. We have been to Greece and this food is exactly like the most amazing food we had there. Try the whole sea bass flown in directly from Greece, it is to die for.
12 molta ag muintir na háite
Emilitsa
547 Congress St$$$$ - The best Greek food you could imagine. We have been to Greece and this food is exactly like the most amazing food we had there. Try the whole sea bass flown in directly from Greece, it is to die for.
$$ - The best burger in town with the most outlandish combinations you could imagine…try having pizza as your burger bun or just get the regular burger. They are all amazingly delicious. This place can get really busy so try to go during off-hours or expect to wait upwards of 1 hour for a table. Kid friendly.
53 molta ag muintir na háite
Nosh Kitchen Bar
551 Congress St$$ - The best burger in town with the most outlandish combinations you could imagine…try having pizza as your burger bun or just get the regular burger. They are all amazingly delicious. This place can get really busy so try to go during off-hours or expect to wait upwards of 1 hour for a table. Kid friendly.
$$ - Amazing dumplings and inventive fusion Chinese food. We like the Empire Egg roll (made with pastrami and cabbage), and the soup dumplings. This place can be quite busy as well but they take reservations for parties of 4 or more. Kid friendly.
102 molta ag muintir na háite
Empire
575 Congress St$$ - Amazing dumplings and inventive fusion Chinese food. We like the Empire Egg roll (made with pastrami and cabbage), and the soup dumplings. This place can be quite busy as well but they take reservations for parties of 4 or more. Kid friendly.
$$ - Amazing thin crust pizza that you can eat inside or have delivered for free. They have some pretty awesome pizza combinations such as potato, bacon, and scallion but they also have great vegetarian pizza like the butternut squash, ricotta, and cranberry. Kid friendly, of course.
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OTTO
576 Congress St$$ - Amazing thin crust pizza that you can eat inside or have delivered for free. They have some pretty awesome pizza combinations such as potato, bacon, and scallion but they also have great vegetarian pizza like the butternut squash, ricotta, and cranberry. Kid friendly, of course.
$ - Stay away from the tourist trap that is The Portland Lobster Company and come here instead. This place has the best service and is more of a locals’ haunt that will be a much more satisfying experience. Their lobster rolls are authentically prepared just like we would make at home…a real Maine lobster roll. They are super kid friendly and have other things like chicken tenders and French fries. Try the bucket of clams or mussels as well.
33 molta ag muintir na háite
Gilberts Chowder House
92 Commercial St$ - Stay away from the tourist trap that is The Portland Lobster Company and come here instead. This place has the best service and is more of a locals’ haunt that will be a much more satisfying experience. Their lobster rolls are authentically prepared just like we would make at home…a real Maine lobster roll. They are super kid friendly and have other things like chicken tenders and French fries. Try the bucket of clams or mussels as well.
$ - Try Portland’s oldest seafood joint right on the water. It seriously hasn’t changed in décor since the 70’s and that is what people love about it. They can be very busy so expect to wait for a table during peak hours. They have a few tables outside right on the water. Quite an experience and kid friendly.
83 molta ag muintir na háite
Js Oyster
5 Portland Pier$ - Try Portland’s oldest seafood joint right on the water. It seriously hasn’t changed in décor since the 70’s and that is what people love about it. They can be very busy so expect to wait for a table during peak hours. They have a few tables outside right on the water. Quite an experience and kid friendly.
$$$ - Our favorite Italian restaurant. They are known for their pesto pasta and it is downright amazing. Everything is made in house and they have a stellar crudo selection. We love to go there and sit at the bar and share some wine, a crudo plate, and a pasta. Perfecto. Kid Friendly.
23 molta ag muintir na háite
Solo Italiano
100 Commercial St$$$ - Our favorite Italian restaurant. They are known for their pesto pasta and it is downright amazing. Everything is made in house and they have a stellar crudo selection. We love to go there and sit at the bar and share some wine, a crudo plate, and a pasta. Perfecto. Kid Friendly.
$$$$ - This is Portland’s first fine dining establishment and has lived up to it’s fame for more than 30 years. This place serves rustic food that is simply prepared. Try their signature pork loin dish. They tend to be booked all summer so unless you have a reservation, we recommend showing up at 5pm when they open…they reserve 1/3 of their tables for walk-ins.
54 molta ag muintir na háite
Fore Street
Fore Street$$$$ - This is Portland’s first fine dining establishment and has lived up to it’s fame for more than 30 years. This place serves rustic food that is simply prepared. Try their signature pork loin dish. They tend to be booked all summer so unless you have a reservation, we recommend showing up at 5pm when they open…they reserve 1/3 of their tables for walk-ins.
$$$$ - The best fine dining seafood in Portland is found here. You can also sit outside on the cobblestone street and enjoy your meal – it is such a lovely place to dine. They also tend to be booked so make a reservation if you can or you might get lucky and snag a seat at their small bar. Get there early.
114 molta ag muintir na háite
Street & Co
33 Wharf St$$$$ - The best fine dining seafood in Portland is found here. You can also sit outside on the cobblestone street and enjoy your meal – it is such a lovely place to dine. They also tend to be booked so make a reservation if you can or you might get lucky and snag a seat at their small bar. Get there early.
$$$ - Serving Mediterranean food with a twist, this place is such a cool place to eat. It is underneath the Hyatt hotel and situated within all glass so you can watch the action of the old port as you dine. Ask for recommendations for food from the Chef, he’s amazing.
28 molta ag muintir na háite
Evo Kitchen + Bar
443 Fore St$$$ - Serving Mediterranean food with a twist, this place is such a cool place to eat. It is underneath the Hyatt hotel and situated within all glass so you can watch the action of the old port as you dine. Ask for recommendations for food from the Chef, he’s amazing.
$$$$ - For an inspiring dinner like you’ve never experienced, eat at Hugo’s. This place has won James Beard awards for it’s artistically prepared and delicious food. It is our favorite place to go for a celebration dinner. They organize their dinners into 7 course tasting menus that are absolutely amazing.
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Hugo's
88 Middle St$$$$ - For an inspiring dinner like you’ve never experienced, eat at Hugo’s. This place has won James Beard awards for it’s artistically prepared and delicious food. It is our favorite place to go for a celebration dinner. They organize their dinners into 7 course tasting menus that are absolutely amazing.
$$$ - A very busy place with some unique seafood. Their lobster roll is pretty darn good and their oysters are awesome. There tends to be very long lines here for tables so either show up right when they open or late in the afternoon for a late lunch and you’ll have a better chance of getting in.
272 molta ag muintir na háite
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle St$$$ - A very busy place with some unique seafood. Their lobster roll is pretty darn good and their oysters are awesome. There tends to be very long lines here for tables so either show up right when they open or late in the afternoon for a late lunch and you’ll have a better chance of getting in.
$$$ - This is such a cool place that serves Asian inspired cuisine. Try the fried bread with Uni butter.
67 molta ag muintir na háite
The Honey Paw
78 Middle St$$$ - This is such a cool place that serves Asian inspired cuisine. Try the fried bread with Uni butter.
$$ - Yes, their fries are fried in duck fat and they are delicious. They also serve some tasty panini’s. Kid friendly for sure.
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Duckfat
43 Middle St$$ - Yes, their fries are fried in duck fat and they are delicious. They also serve some tasty panini’s. Kid friendly for sure.
$ - This is an Italian grocery store but they also have some amazing muffuletta sandwiches and Sicilian style slab pizza that is so good you won’t know what to do with yourself.
41 molta ag muintir na háite
Micucci Grocery Store
45 India St$ - This is an Italian grocery store but they also have some amazing muffuletta sandwiches and Sicilian style slab pizza that is so good you won’t know what to do with yourself.
$$$$ - This is the sister restaurant to Pai Men Miyake and this place serves more upscale versions of sushi. Try the chef’s tasting menu.
34 molta ag muintir na háite
Miyake
468 Fore St$$$$ - This is the sister restaurant to Pai Men Miyake and this place serves more upscale versions of sushi. Try the chef’s tasting menu.
$$ - The best sushi rolls in Portland. Kid friendly and they have a really sweet outdoor dining area with a waterfall and Japanese garden.
44 molta ag muintir na háite
Yosaku
1 Danforth St$$ - The best sushi rolls in Portland. Kid friendly and they have a really sweet outdoor dining area with a waterfall and Japanese garden.
$$$ - An amazing restaurant serving small plates and craft cocktails. We like the boozy punch bowls they serve but their food is really phenomenal. It gets very busy here so expect to wait upwards of an hour or more for a table during peak hours.
145 molta ag muintir na háite
Central Provisions
414 Fore St$$$ - An amazing restaurant serving small plates and craft cocktails. We like the boozy punch bowls they serve but their food is really phenomenal. It gets very busy here so expect to wait upwards of an hour or more for a table during peak hours.
$ - This is a legendary donut place serving potato donuts that are so delicious you won’t regret coming here.
220 molta ag muintir na háite
The Holy Donut
194 Park Ave$ - This is a legendary donut place serving potato donuts that are so delicious you won’t regret coming here.
$ - The best bread bakery in Portland. They also serve some pastries. You can find their bread at most of the local restaurants and the markets around town. We like to get up early and walk here from our house on Brackett st to get a croissant for breakfast. To walk there, go to the Harborview Memorial Park and take the pathway to commercial street. Follow commercial street until you get to the bakery on the left!
114 molta ag muintir na háite
Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial St$ - The best bread bakery in Portland. They also serve some pastries. You can find their bread at most of the local restaurants and the markets around town. We like to get up early and walk here from our house on Brackett st to get a croissant for breakfast. To walk there, go to the Harborview Memorial Park and take the pathway to commercial street. Follow commercial street until you get to the bakery on the left!
$$ - Hands down the best smoothies and juice we have ever had. Their smoothie bowls are amazing…try the ‘summer’ smoothie bowl or their homemade nut milks like the chocolate almond milk.
10 molta ag muintir na háite
BLAKE ORCHARD JUICERY
19 Exchange St$$ - Hands down the best smoothies and juice we have ever had. Their smoothie bowls are amazing…try the ‘summer’ smoothie bowl or their homemade nut milks like the chocolate almond milk.
Union Bagel Company
147 Cumberland Ave$ - The best bagels in the city are found here.
$$ - A vegetarian/vegan friendly restaurant that is also super kid friendly. It is quite an experience at this funky place. They do have meat options as well and they have outdoor seating.
61 molta ag muintir na háite
Silly's
68 Washington Ave$$ - A vegetarian/vegan friendly restaurant that is also super kid friendly. It is quite an experience at this funky place. They do have meat options as well and they have outdoor seating.
$$$ - A tapas restaurant that is amazing. Pushing culinary boundaries.
32 molta ag muintir na háite
Lolita
90 Congress St$$$ - A tapas restaurant that is amazing. Pushing culinary boundaries.
$$ - A Portland legend well known for their brunch. It is a French style place so try the croque madame.
108 molta ag muintir na háite
The Front Room
73 Congress St$$ - A Portland legend well known for their brunch. It is a French style place so try the croque madame.
$$ - Inventive hot dogs and tater tots among other sandwiches make this place a must try. They serve food until 1am, great for late nights out in the old port!
8 molta ag muintir na háite
Blue Rooster Food Co.
5 Dana St$$ - Inventive hot dogs and tater tots among other sandwiches make this place a must try. They serve food until 1am, great for late nights out in the old port!
$ - 6 dollar grass fed burger and several Bissell Brothers Brewing Co beers on tap...yes please. Sit outside on the cobblestone streets and enjoy your burger and beer.
12 molta ag muintir na háite
Portland Mash Tun
29 Wharf St$ - 6 dollar grass fed burger and several Bissell Brothers Brewing Co beers on tap...yes please. Sit outside on the cobblestone streets and enjoy your burger and beer.
Rose Foods
428 Forest Ave$$ - Elite eatery with to die for bagels. Try the lox bagel.
$$ - Everything that is baked they have it, and it's top shelf.
30 molta ag muintir na háite
Big Sky Bread Company
536 Deering Ave$$ - Everything that is baked they have it, and it's top shelf.
$$ - Southern breakfast with fuss - a hip breakfast spot that does not disappoint.
38 molta ag muintir na háite
Bayou Kitchen
543 Deering Ave$$ - Southern breakfast with fuss - a hip breakfast spot that does not disappoint.
$$ - An upscale diner with inexpensive eats. No one is disappointed ever when you bring them here. A slice of Americana.
51 molta ag muintir na háite
Woodford Food & Beverage
660 Forest Ave$$ - An upscale diner with inexpensive eats. No one is disappointed ever when you bring them here. A slice of Americana.
$ - A Portland institution that boasts the most beers on tap of any restaurant in Portland. Life is definitely good here, with an outdoor patio with ring toss in the summer.
76 molta ag muintir na háite
The Great Lost Bear
540 Forest Ave$ - A Portland institution that boasts the most beers on tap of any restaurant in Portland. Life is definitely good here, with an outdoor patio with ring toss in the summer.
$ - Best quick and easy lunch in Portland with gargantuan delicious comfort food. All hot and ready, a blue collar hot spot with cheap eats.
13 molta ag muintir na háite
Punky's
186 Brighton Ave$ - Best quick and easy lunch in Portland with gargantuan delicious comfort food. All hot and ready, a blue collar hot spot with cheap eats.
$$ - Great pad thai, drunken noodles, and my favorite: pineapple fried rice. Also a bulk food Asian market where the prices can't be beat!
17 molta ag muintir na háite
Vientiane Market
157 Noyes St$$ - Great pad thai, drunken noodles, and my favorite: pineapple fried rice. Also a bulk food Asian market where the prices can't be beat!
$$$ - Small Italian restaurant, but they make up for size with service and incredible food. Romantic and a true Portland institution.
9 molta ag muintir na háite
JP's Bistro
496 Woodford St$$$ - Small Italian restaurant, but they make up for size with service and incredible food. Romantic and a true Portland institution.
$$$ - World class dining in the heart of the West End. Reservations are a must but prepare to be delighted with this Spanish fusion gem.
47 molta ag muintir na háite
CHAVAL
58 Pine St$$$ - World class dining in the heart of the West End. Reservations are a must but prepare to be delighted with this Spanish fusion gem.
Essentials - right down the street!
$$$ - This is an amazing curated neighborhood market and restaurant where you can buy fine wines/beer, sandwiches, pastries, and other sundries. The restaurantserves continental European cuisine and will have indoor and outdoor seating. Real close to you too!
16 molta ag muintir na háite
Little Giant
211 Danforth St$$$ - This is an amazing curated neighborhood market and restaurant where you can buy fine wines/beer, sandwiches, pastries, and other sundries. The restaurantserves continental European cuisine and will have indoor and outdoor seating. Real close to you too!
$$$ - If you are needing some more substantial groceries, you can come to Rosemont. They have a great selection of local produce and other grocery items, a deli with meat and cheeses, and a great wine and beer selection.
223 molta ag muintir na háite
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine St$$$ - If you are needing some more substantial groceries, you can come to Rosemont. They have a great selection of local produce and other grocery items, a deli with meat and cheeses, and a great wine and beer selection.
Everything Else
If you are looking for a spa treatment - visit the spa at the Regency Hotel. It boasts the whole experience with slippers, robes, sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi!
7 molta ag muintir na háite
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
20 Milk StIf you are looking for a spa treatment - visit the spa at the Regency Hotel. It boasts the whole experience with slippers, robes, sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi!
Sightseeing
The view from the Eastern promenade can not be beat. With sweeping views of the ocean and the islands off the shore of Portland, this is a must see. Grab a sandwich from one of the sandwich shops above and take a trip over there to have a picnic.
251 molta ag muintir na háite
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeThe view from the Eastern promenade can not be beat. With sweeping views of the ocean and the islands off the shore of Portland, this is a must see. Grab a sandwich from one of the sandwich shops above and take a trip over there to have a picnic.
If you want to visit an iconic lighthouse, take a bike ride or short drive to this stunning place. There is a little lobster shack to grab some food next to the crashing waves of the ocean.
346 molta ag muintir na háite
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleIf you want to visit an iconic lighthouse, take a bike ride or short drive to this stunning place. There is a little lobster shack to grab some food next to the crashing waves of the ocean.
Take the ferry to this island and rent bicycles or a golf cart once you are there. Ride all the way around the island and see some of the most stunning views of the islands off the coast. There are a couple places to eat right when you get off the ferry that are really great and boast stunning views.
176 molta ag muintir na háite
Peaks Island
Take the ferry to this island and rent bicycles or a golf cart once you are there. Ride all the way around the island and see some of the most stunning views of the islands off the coast. There are a couple places to eat right when you get off the ferry that are really great and boast stunning views.
Visit the lighthouse here in Cape Elizabeth and then share some lobster rolls as the waves of the ocean crash into the rocks below.
144 molta ag muintir na háite
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrVisit the lighthouse here in Cape Elizabeth and then share some lobster rolls as the waves of the ocean crash into the rocks below.
Visit the lighthouse at the end of the breakwater here in South Portland. It's a fun walk out on the breakwater and you get stunning views of the Portland harbor.
105 molta ag muintir na háite
Bug Light Park
Visit the lighthouse at the end of the breakwater here in South Portland. It's a fun walk out on the breakwater and you get stunning views of the Portland harbor.
This walkway can be accessed from the apartment if you walk down to Harborview Memorial park and continue to where State street meets York street to access the bridge. There is a walkway that will take you across the bridge and you can pick up the greenbelt from there. It's a nice walk through some paved walkways if you go right off the bridge or if you go left, it will take you all the way to Bug Light Park where you can have a picnic on the water and walk the breakwater pathway to the lighthouse. This trail is also suitable for bikes.
12 molta ag muintir na háite
Greenbelt Walkway
Greenbelt WalkwayThis walkway can be accessed from the apartment if you walk down to Harborview Memorial park and continue to where State street meets York street to access the bridge. There is a walkway that will take you across the bridge and you can pick up the greenbelt from there. It's a nice walk through some paved walkways if you go right off the bridge or if you go left, it will take you all the way to Bug Light Park where you can have a picnic on the water and walk the breakwater pathway to the lighthouse. This trail is also suitable for bikes.
Wonderful 3.5 mile loop around Back Cove. Family friendly and a runner's paradise. Beautiful!
14 molta ag muintir na háite
Baxter Boulevard
Baxter BoulevardWonderful 3.5 mile loop around Back Cove. Family friendly and a runner's paradise. Beautiful!
Arts & Culture
With an extensive collection and nationally renowned exhibitions, the Portland Museum of Art is the cultural heart of Portland, Maine
412 molta ag muintir na háite
Músaem Ealaíne Portland
7 Congress SqWith an extensive collection and nationally renowned exhibitions, the Portland Museum of Art is the cultural heart of Portland, Maine
A cool interactive children's museum worth visiting.
114 molta ag muintir na háite
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadA cool interactive children's museum worth visiting.
This is a really cool history museum that is right next to the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow house...yes, the actual house he grew up in. Take a walk in the gardens for free or pay a small fee to see the museum exhibits.
76 molta ag muintir na háite
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress StThis is a really cool history museum that is right next to the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow house...yes, the actual house he grew up in. Take a walk in the gardens for free or pay a small fee to see the museum exhibits.
A cool science museum with rotating exhibits. Be sure to check and see what their offering is when you are here. It is about 20$ for entry for adults.
29 molta ag muintir na háite
Portland Science Center
68 Commercial StreetA cool science museum with rotating exhibits. Be sure to check and see what their offering is when you are here. It is about 20$ for entry for adults.
You can climb the stairs to the top of the observatory and see all of Portland. Some history lessons about Portland are offered by the guides on the way to the top. It does cost a small fee.
132 molta ag muintir na háite
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StYou can climb the stairs to the top of the observatory and see all of Portland. Some history lessons about Portland are offered by the guides on the way to the top. It does cost a small fee.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun spot that mixes drinks and lets you play arcade games
25 molta ag muintir na háite
Acadia National Bar
504 Congress StFun spot that mixes drinks and lets you play arcade games
Pretty self explanatory...kids love this place...and so do adults.
10 molta ag muintir na háite
Get Air Trampoline Park
921 Riverside StPretty self explanatory...kids love this place...and so do adults.
Catch a game of the Portland Sea dogs...they are so much fun to watch and it is so much fun for kids!
80 molta ag muintir na háite
Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park AveCatch a game of the Portland Sea dogs...they are so much fun to watch and it is so much fun for kids!
Sweet upscale bowling alley with a rooftop deck for viewing the bay and city.
93 molta ag muintir na háite
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StSweet upscale bowling alley with a rooftop deck for viewing the bay and city.
Need to get a yoga class in while you're here? Try Greener Postures, they are a heated yoga studio with the most fantastic teachers we have ever met. Nice and gentle yoga for the most part that won't leave you feeling like you just ran a marathon.
11 molta ag muintir na háite
Greener Postures Yoga
740 Broadway StNeed to get a yoga class in while you're here? Try Greener Postures, they are a heated yoga studio with the most fantastic teachers we have ever met. Nice and gentle yoga for the most part that won't leave you feeling like you just ran a marathon.
Interesting variety of programs appealing to all ages. One of Portland's best-kept secrets -- great for a rainy day with the kids.
Southworth Planetarium
70 Falmouth StreetInteresting variety of programs appealing to all ages. One of Portland's best-kept secrets -- great for a rainy day with the kids.