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Apr 8, 2024 · Especially popular spots include Allagash Brewery and Shipyard Brewing Company. Portland Museum of Art: This is the oldest and largest art museum in Maine, with interesting exhibits and events ...
Portland Museum of Art. 1,563. Art Museums. With an extensive permanent collection and nationally renowned exhibitions, the Portland Museum of Art is rightfully taking its place as the best regional museum in the country. The PMA boasts a considerable permanent collection, with beloved works of American, European, and Contemporary art, as well ...
- ✦ Eat A Holy Donut
- ✦ Take The Ferry to Peaks Island
- ✦ Spend An Afternoon at The Old Port
- ✦ Sail The Casco Bay with Calendar Islands Sailing
- ✦ See The Lighthouses
- ✦ Visit The Historic Victoria Mansion
- ✧ Explore Maine’s Historic Eastern Cemetery
- ✦ Go on A Food Tour
- ✧ Visit The Portland Observatory
- ✦ Enjoy The Craft Beer Scene
There could not be a better name than Holy Donutfor this establishment as the taste of their specialty donuts is simply divine. Created with real Maine potatoes mixed with wheat flour, the donuts are made fresh with all-natural ingredients. You can go to any of their three locations–Park Avenue, Exchange Street and Scarborough–for your dose of donu...
A 20-minute journey from Portland via the Casco Bay Lines ferry will have you end up on Peaks Island where the laidback lifestyle will surely encompass you. The quaint island has a population of under 1,000, but it is packed with something for everyone. Spend your time here eating fresh seafood at one of the local cafes, relaxing on one of the many...
Cobblestone streets, red-bricked buildings, charming boutiques, trendy restaurants and fishing piers—that’s what you’ll find in Portland’s Old Port. It’s a quaint historic district that overlooks the Fore River. Many folks head there in early June for the Old Port Festival or in December for Merry Madness. But, it is fun to explore anytime of the y...
Can you just imagine basking in the sun onboard a beautiful sailing boat with the wind in your hair and a glass of champagne in your hand? You don’t have to, because this can be your reality. There’s no better bucket list worthy way to explore Casco Bay and its islands than on a sailing trip, and I had an incredible time doing so with Calendar Isla...
If you are the kind who just can’t resist historical lighthouses there a handful in the Portland area, each with its own charm. The Portland Breakwater Lighthouse (aka: Bug Light) is a small lighthouse that sits at the end of the breaker and is unique because it was designed to look like a 4thcentury Greek monument. Built in 1897, Spring Point Ledg...
Built around 1860, this ornate summer mansion turned museum is impressive with its vintage look and captivating history. Everything about it is grand including the exterior that has balconies and verandas, and an interior décor of gilded areas, wall paintings, stained-glass skylight, beautiful draperies and splendid furniture. Take a tour inside wi...
This is not your typical activity for any itinerary, but when a cemetery has a long and riveting history, it makes for an interesting visit as is the case with Eastern Cemetery. Dating back to 1668, this cemetery with thousands of graves is a chronicle of the life and times of several people including Portland’s leaders and soldiers. It also offers...
‘Live to eat’ should be your motto while in Portland as it has a vast variety of yummy food options and restaurants. You can easily set out to find your own delicious meal (which won’t be hard!) or unleash your inner foodie while learning about sustainability on a guided Maine Food for Thoughttour. The educational food tour will lead you on a walki...
An imposing seven-story structure, the Portland Observatoryis the only maritime signal tower still standing in America. Back when it was built by Captain Lemuel Moody in 1807, it functioned as a communication tower for ships making their way to the docks. You can go on guided tours of this octagonal tower that stays open from late May to October. E...
For all you beer lovers out there, Portland’s craft beer scene is booming! There’s nothing quite like drinking a ‘cold one’ in the open air while sitting at a picnic table with your pooch or playing a game of corn hole. Right?With a booming craft beer scene there is no shortage of good breweries to choose from. Bunker Brewing Company is set inside ...
- Portland Head Light. One of the most iconic sights in Portland is the Portland Head Light. Originally built in 1791, it’s a fully-functioning lighthouse that overlooks the Gulf of Maine, and it’s been helping sailors, soldiers and settlers reach New England since the days of yore.
- Peaks Island. Peaks Island is one of the best vacation spots in Maine. Located a few miles west of Portland, it’s only accessible by a ferry ride, and it offers all kinds of fun activities for people who want to escape the crowds of the city.
- Portland Arts District. If you’re a patron of the arts, the Portland Arts District is an absolute “must-see” while you’re in Maine. For starters, it gathers a large number of museums, theaters, galleries and art colleges in a few square blocks.
- Rockin’ Horse Stables. Woo the love of your life with a trip to the Rockin’ Horse Stables. They offer a variety of horse-drawn rides, including carriage rides and sleigh rides, so they’re easily one of the most romantic things to do in Portland.
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Mar 25, 2022 · Founded in 1882 as The Portland Society of Art, this is the oldest public art institution in the U.S. That said, it's relatively small and unassuming—more of a boutique museum, really.
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