Maine Yurt Guidebook
Food scene
Great local food in Alfred, Maine. No reservations needed for parties 4 and under. A little pricey, but has multiple rooms for larger functions and nightly music available.
13 locals recommend
Oak Street Bistro
3 Oak StGreat local food in Alfred, Maine. No reservations needed for parties 4 and under. A little pricey, but has multiple rooms for larger functions and nightly music available.
Tu Casa
70 Washington AveDelicious, Home-style, Salvadorean food in Portland, Maine!
Sightseeing
Large lake gives plenty of room for your fishing, kayaking, beach, and boating activities. Call in advance. It's a popular place.
91 locals recommend
Sebago Lake State Park
3 Park Access RdLarge lake gives plenty of room for your fishing, kayaking, beach, and boating activities. Call in advance. It's a popular place.
Bring your fishing rod, if you want to catch the big Stripped Bass "Keep-ah's". Rock ledge can be accessed. Hiking trails are available , as well. Tours of the Lighthouse available with a gift-shop on site for all your Maine memorabilia.
346 locals recommend
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleBring your fishing rod, if you want to catch the big Stripped Bass "Keep-ah's". Rock ledge can be accessed. Hiking trails are available , as well. Tours of the Lighthouse available with a gift-shop on site for all your Maine memorabilia.
River access within 20 minutes. Great for kayaking, fishing, canoeing, swimming, tubing, and rapids. Sandy beaches available for picnicking.
28 locals recommend
Saco River
River access within 20 minutes. Great for kayaking, fishing, canoeing, swimming, tubing, and rapids. Sandy beaches available for picnicking.
Neighborhoods
Ethnic, diverse neighborhood in city of Portland provides a plethora of restaurant choices. Along with this, a ferry transports travelers and locals to the nearby islands on frequent schedule. My favorite place to eat is a Salvadoran Cafe, called "Tu Casa."
26 locals recommend
Munjoy Hill
Ethnic, diverse neighborhood in city of Portland provides a plethora of restaurant choices. Along with this, a ferry transports travelers and locals to the nearby islands on frequent schedule. My favorite place to eat is a Salvadoran Cafe, called "Tu Casa."
City/town information
The city is situated on a peninsula in Casco Bay. Peak's, Great Diamond, and Long Island are just a few accessible by ferry. Boasting itself as the 2nd largest fishing port, seafood abounds at award-winning restaurants with a low-key nightlife. Voted the #1 Coziest City in America! Small, quaint New-England boutiques abound and "lobst-ah's" are huge!
273 locals recommend
Portland
The city is situated on a peninsula in Casco Bay. Peak's, Great Diamond, and Long Island are just a few accessible by ferry. Boasting itself as the 2nd largest fishing port, seafood abounds at award-winning restaurants with a low-key nightlife. Voted the #1 Coziest City in America! Small, quaint New-England boutiques abound and "lobst-ah's" are huge!
LLBean, a clothing & outdoor recreation store, is known world-wide for its superior lasting products. Open 24/7 shop anytime!
202 locals recommend
Freeport
LLBean, a clothing & outdoor recreation store, is known world-wide for its superior lasting products. Open 24/7 shop anytime!
Dog Park
Very close by; no more than 10 minutes away. Gated fence allows for ample room for dog to run around in. Bench available to sit on.
Waterboro Dog Park
429 Federal StreetVery close by; no more than 10 minutes away. Gated fence allows for ample room for dog to run around in. Bench available to sit on.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
The Friday Farmer's Market is a must in Portland!
LLBean in Freeport is a hunter's paradise. Cabela's is closer and offers similar gifts.
Book before you go
SaltWater Fishing Charters/FishPortlandMaine.com
FishPortlandMaine.com provides 2, 4, 6, & 8 hour
Private Fishing Charters.
*Families & Children Welcome!
*Trips for all Skill Levels
*No Equipment Necessary
Book before you go
BIKE RENTALS: SebagoCycles.com
Sebago Cycles, near Sebago Lake, Maine, offer Daily Bike Rentals for touring the area. Contact directly on their site, SebagoCycles.com