Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
This is a great up-scale restaurant for drinks, oysters and fish. Make reservations or sit at the bar - either way, you'll enjoy your time and the decor.
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Scales
68 Commercial StThis is a great up-scale restaurant for drinks, oysters and fish. Make reservations or sit at the bar - either way, you'll enjoy your time and the decor.
Stop by and put your name on the list, because they're guaranteed to be packed! They'll text you when a table is ready. Don't forget to order a steamed bun sandwich and some oysters.
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StStop by and put your name on the list, because they're guaranteed to be packed! They'll text you when a table is ready. Don't forget to order a steamed bun sandwich and some oysters.
Another restaurant that will always be packed - leave your number and they'll text you when a table is ready. They serve small plates, so order one of everything!
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Central Provisions
414 Fore StAnother restaurant that will always be packed - leave your number and they'll text you when a table is ready. They serve small plates, so order one of everything!
An iconic Portland restaurant, situated on a boat! This is a great place for kids and families, or just a couple grabbing dinner or drinks. The dining room takes reservations, while the lounge/bar is open.
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DiMillo's On The Water
25 Long WharfAn iconic Portland restaurant, situated on a boat! This is a great place for kids and families, or just a couple grabbing dinner or drinks. The dining room takes reservations, while the lounge/bar is open.
Arabica Coffee House
2 Free StCoffee, baked goods and wifi
Drinks & Nightlife
You are staying IN the Old Port, so just walk outside and you'll find somewhere to go. There are Irish bars, nightclubs, taverns and more open until 1:00 am. Send us a message, if you're looking for something specific!
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Old Port
You are staying IN the Old Port, so just walk outside and you'll find somewhere to go. There are Irish bars, nightclubs, taverns and more open until 1:00 am. Send us a message, if you're looking for something specific!
If you're looking for a local hole-in-the-wall, this is our favorite. It's tiny, but you can always find a spot to grab a beer or cocktail and some wings or a haddock sandwich!
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Tomaso's Canteen
18 Hampshire StIf you're looking for a local hole-in-the-wall, this is our favorite. It's tiny, but you can always find a spot to grab a beer or cocktail and some wings or a haddock sandwich!
Sightseeing
Casco Bay Lines offers ferry rides to one of the islands or specific tours around Casco Bay. Our favorite is the sunset cruise, which has a bar on board and takes you around to some of Maine's famous lighthouses!
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Casco Bay Lines station
Casco Bay Lines offers ferry rides to one of the islands or specific tours around Casco Bay. Our favorite is the sunset cruise, which has a bar on board and takes you around to some of Maine's famous lighthouses!
Parks & Nature
The Eastern Prom is just a mile away up Fore St, by car, or down Commercial St, by trail - it's home to Fort Allen Park with amazing views, a playground, basketball/tennis courts, a small beach and some trails. You are likely to find food trucks as well as free concerts on Thursdays, in the summer!
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeThe Eastern Prom is just a mile away up Fore St, by car, or down Commercial St, by trail - it's home to Fort Allen Park with amazing views, a playground, basketball/tennis courts, a small beach and some trails. You are likely to find food trucks as well as free concerts on Thursdays, in the summer!
Arts & Culture
Músaem Ealaíne Portland
7 Congress SqPortland Science Center
68 Commercial StreetShopping
Freeport is home to LLBean as well as dozens of outlets! Worth the trip up 295 north.
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Freeport
Freeport is home to LLBean as well as dozens of outlets! Worth the trip up 295 north.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayHannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveWhole Foods Market
2 Somerset StRosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StPick up wine, cheese and produce here!
Maine Medical Partners Cardiovascular Clinic
22 Bramhall St