Welcome to Portland, Maine!

Steve & Kristen
Steve & Kristen
Welcome to Portland, Maine!

Neighborhoods

The West End, a charming historic neighborhood in Portland, Maine, with tree-lined streets, carries itself with an air of sophisticated nonchalance. On the western side of Portland’s peninsula, The West End is renowned for its Victorian architecture and its casual-chic atmosphere. In addition to its iconic historic architecture, The West End is renowned for its location and walkability.
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West End
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The West End, a charming historic neighborhood in Portland, Maine, with tree-lined streets, carries itself with an air of sophisticated nonchalance. On the western side of Portland’s peninsula, The West End is renowned for its Victorian architecture and its casual-chic atmosphere. In addition to its iconic historic architecture, The West End is renowned for its location and walkability.
The Old Port is a quaint historic district with cobblestone streets and brick buildings housing clothing boutiques, gourmet food stores, and souvenir shops. It’s also a nightlife hot spot where pubs, breweries, and cocktail bars draw young crowds, and a lively dining scene includes stylish New American restaurants and traditional seafood spots by the waterfront. Ferries depart to Casco Bay Islands from the pier.
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Old Port
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The Old Port is a quaint historic district with cobblestone streets and brick buildings housing clothing boutiques, gourmet food stores, and souvenir shops. It’s also a nightlife hot spot where pubs, breweries, and cocktail bars draw young crowds, and a lively dining scene includes stylish New American restaurants and traditional seafood spots by the waterfront. Ferries depart to Casco Bay Islands from the pier.
The laid-back East End, also known as Munjoy Hill, is popular for walks and relaxation along the grassy Eastern Promenade, with views over Casco Bay. Other landmarks include the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum and the Portland Observatory, an 1807 signal tower.
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East End
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The laid-back East End, also known as Munjoy Hill, is popular for walks and relaxation along the grassy Eastern Promenade, with views over Casco Bay. Other landmarks include the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum and the Portland Observatory, an 1807 signal tower.

Old Port Food Scene

A mix of classic lobster rolls spots, farm to table, and high end offerings.
Amazing and interesting small plates and drinks.
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Central Provisions
414 Fore St
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Amazing and interesting small plates and drinks.
Reservations a must! Pro tip: If you don't have reservations, you can go get in line for walk-in tables. Line starts early, we suggest arriving at 4:30-4:45. The hostess will begin assigning tables. If you don't like the time you get, let a few people go ahead of you for later dining options.
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Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore St
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Reservations a must! Pro tip: If you don't have reservations, you can go get in line for walk-in tables. Line starts early, we suggest arriving at 4:30-4:45. The hostess will begin assigning tables. If you don't like the time you get, let a few people go ahead of you for later dining options.
Seafood at its best - but even the bar is by reservation. Use the same trick as Fore Street to get a walk in table.
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Scales
68 Commercial St
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Seafood at its best - but even the bar is by reservation. Use the same trick as Fore Street to get a walk in table.
Amazing Italian - reservations strongly recommended. This place is always busy.
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Solo Italiano
100 Commercial St
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Amazing Italian - reservations strongly recommended. This place is always busy.
Low key place with lobster and live music. No reservations, you order your food and then see a hostess for a seat.
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Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial St
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Low key place with lobster and live music. No reservations, you order your food and then see a hostess for a seat.
The name says it all - pure indulgence
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Duckfat
43 Middle St
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The name says it all - pure indulgence
The best lobster roll in town - waits can be 90-120 minutes in busy season. Try lining up before the open for lunch, much easier to get a table.
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle St
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The best lobster roll in town - waits can be 90-120 minutes in busy season. Try lining up before the open for lunch, much easier to get a table.
A new twist on Asian Fusion - we recommend the strong paw and the honey soft-serve ice cream.
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The Honey Paw
78 Middle St
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A new twist on Asian Fusion - we recommend the strong paw and the honey soft-serve ice cream.
Pro-tip: Order online so easy pickup and skip the lines!!
The Holy Donut
Pro-tip: Order online so easy pickup and skip the lines!!

West End Local Spots

Local breakfast, lunch and dinner spots ranging from cafes, pizza, and speciality restaurants.
Breakfast or lunch 5 minute walk away if you are staying with us at Park Street.
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Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett St
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Breakfast or lunch 5 minute walk away if you are staying with us at Park Street.
Best Pizza in town - location in both the West End and East End
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OTTO
576 Congress St
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Best Pizza in town - location in both the West End and East End
Local pub fare - 10 minute walk from our Park Street location
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Little Tap House
106 High St
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Local pub fare - 10 minute walk from our Park Street location
Open for dinner, a short walk from Park Street.
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Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring St
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Open for dinner, a short walk from Park Street.
Southern style brunch spot located on Congress Street. Very popular among the local crowd.
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Hot Suppa
703 Congress St
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Southern style brunch spot located on Congress Street. Very popular among the local crowd.
Smalls
28 Brackett Street

Sightseeing

Sail aboard a historic yacht
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Portland Schooner Co.
Maine State Pier
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Sail aboard a historic yacht
Real lobster boat tour
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Lucky Catch Cruises
170 Commercial St
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Real lobster boat tour
Kayaking tours and rentals
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Portland Paddle
1 Eastern Promenade
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Kayaking tours and rentals
Beautiful museum that showcases the splendor of the gilded age
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ארמון ויקטוריה
109 Danforth St
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Beautiful museum that showcases the splendor of the gilded age
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מוזיאון פורטלנד לאמנות
7 Congress Sq
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Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout Circle
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East End Spots

Must try if you love oysters !
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The Shop by Island Creek Oysters
123 Washington Ave
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Must try if you love oysters !
Brewery Spot
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Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington Ave
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Brewery Spot
The best tacos on the East Side
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Terlingua
40 Washington Ave
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The best tacos on the East Side
If you love Kombucha - stop here !
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Root Wild Kombucha
135 Washington Ave
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If you love Kombucha - stop here !
Local Spirits - fun atomosphere
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Hardshore Distilling Company
53 Washington Ave
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Local Spirits - fun atomosphere
Incredibly Fun spot for craft drinks and live music.
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Maine Craft Distilling
123 Washington Ave
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Incredibly Fun spot for craft drinks and live music.
Craft hard seltzer - put this on you brew tour
Après
Craft hard seltzer - put this on you brew tour
Popular place with lots of outdoor space and regular food trucks in the summer season
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Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox St
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Popular place with lots of outdoor space and regular food trucks in the summer season
Next door to rising tide - another hot spot on the craft brewing tour
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Austin Street Brewery
115 Fox St
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Next door to rising tide - another hot spot on the craft brewing tour
Craft Distillery - dog friendly outdoors plus includes a craft dog cocktail offering!
Three of Strong Spirits
35B Diamond St
Craft Distillery - dog friendly outdoors plus includes a craft dog cocktail offering!
Woman owned small batch brewing
Belleflower Brewing Company
Woman owned small batch brewing
Maker of Portland Pale Ale and many many other options
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Lone Pine Brewing Company
219 Anderson St
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Maker of Portland Pale Ale and many many other options

Dog Friendly Portland

Local owned pet supply - the place to buy a lobster dog toy.
Uncommon Paws
21 Exchange Street
Local owned pet supply - the place to buy a lobster dog toy.
Dog friendly - dogs are allowed before 9am and after 5pm
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Eastern Promenade Trail
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Dog friendly - dogs are allowed before 9am and after 5pm

Beaches

From Willard Beach on South Portland’s Simonton Cove, enjoy a classic Maine vista of a lighthouse, an island, and moored boats bobbing in a cove. Although small, at four acres, this Portland beach offers typically calm waters and tidepools to explore. In season, changing rooms and bathrooms open and sometimes a concession stand sells snacks. From the north end of Willard Beach, walk along Spring Point Shoreway trail. The path starts at the nearby campus of Southern Maine Community College and continues for one and a half miles to Bug Light Park.
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From Willard Beach on South Portland’s Simonton Cove, enjoy a classic Maine vista of a lighthouse, an island, and moored boats bobbing in a cove. Although small, at four acres, this Portland beach offers typically calm waters and tidepools to explore. In season, changing rooms and bathrooms open and sometimes a concession stand sells snacks. From the north end of Willard Beach, walk along Spring Point Shoreway trail. The path starts at the nearby campus of Southern Maine Community College and continues for one and a half miles to Bug Light Park.
Come to East End Beach for a bit of sand and the bonus of one of Portland’s most popular walking trails. Overlooking Casco Bay on Portland’s East End, this beach is a modest swath of about 300 yards long, attracting swimmers and sunbathers. Off-season, watch happy dogs run freely.
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Eastern Promenade Trail
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Come to East End Beach for a bit of sand and the bonus of one of Portland’s most popular walking trails. Overlooking Casco Bay on Portland’s East End, this beach is a modest swath of about 300 yards long, attracting swimmers and sunbathers. Off-season, watch happy dogs run freely.
It’s well worth traveling eight miles south of Portland to Crescent Beach State Park in Cape Elizabeth. One of the best beaches near Portland, Crescent State Beach Park delivers a classic Maine day of sea, sand, and salty air. Grass-covered dunes edge the beach, a mile-long swath of sand with relatively mild surf for swimmers. Waves break, seagulls fly overhead, and lifeguards patrol in season
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Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach Rd
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It’s well worth traveling eight miles south of Portland to Crescent Beach State Park in Cape Elizabeth. One of the best beaches near Portland, Crescent State Beach Park delivers a classic Maine day of sea, sand, and salty air. Grass-covered dunes edge the beach, a mile-long swath of sand with relatively mild surf for swimmers. Waves break, seagulls fly overhead, and lifeguards patrol in season
Get your feet wet at Scarborough Beach State Park, one of the Portland area’s many fine beaches. Located 12 miles south of Portland, Scarborough Beach’s 2,500-foot-long shore draws strollers.
Scarborough Beach State Park
Get your feet wet at Scarborough Beach State Park, one of the Portland area’s many fine beaches. Located 12 miles south of Portland, Scarborough Beach’s 2,500-foot-long shore draws strollers.