Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Blue
650 Congress StPortland's best live jazz and blue's and it's close by.
Top of the East
157 High StBest view in Portland!
State Theater
609 Congress StGreat live music venue.
One Longfellow Square
181 State StGreat fold and acoustic music.
Food Scene
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveBest donuts ever-not to be missed!
Artisanal coffee for serious coffee lovers. Matt's coffee is wood fire roasted and individually brewed. Matt is not only an amazing coffee roaster he also designed the creative interior of his shop.
46 locals recommend
Speckled Ax
567 Congress StArtisanal coffee for serious coffee lovers. Matt's coffee is wood fire roasted and individually brewed. Matt is not only an amazing coffee roaster he also designed the creative interior of his shop.
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StGreat coffee and great baked goods!
Pai Men Miyake
188 State StCreative Japanese noodles and sushi!
Our favorite pizza hands down. The best creative toppings. Ottos near the condo lets buy by the slice- a great option as you need to sample all the combinations. Great for an easy meal to pick up on the way home! A fantastic gluten free crust.
192 locals recommend
OTTO
576 Congress StOur favorite pizza hands down. The best creative toppings. Ottos near the condo lets buy by the slice- a great option as you need to sample all the combinations. Great for an easy meal to pick up on the way home! A fantastic gluten free crust.
People stand in line weekend mornings waiting for Scratch bagels and pastry to come out of the oven. Locals get their goodies early and then walk Willard Beach sipping coffee and eating pastry. We always go here for birthday cakes! Their coconut cake is one of our favorite but really you can't go wrong here. They even sell dog treats!
164 locals recommend
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StPeople stand in line weekend mornings waiting for Scratch bagels and pastry to come out of the oven. Locals get their goodies early and then walk Willard Beach sipping coffee and eating pastry. We always go here for birthday cakes! Their coconut cake is one of our favorite but really you can't go wrong here. They even sell dog treats!
LB Kitchen
255 Congress StSteffanie's favorite clean food restaurant!
Central Provisions
414 Fore StMainely Custard
150 US-1
Drifters Wife
59 Washington AveBoone's Fish House & Oyster Room
86 Commercial StThe Gelato Fiasco Old Port
425 Fore StEssentials
The freshest local produce, meats, cheese, bakery and other gourmet items. They smoke their own meats. Great wine selection! It's locally owned and very supportive of local farmers.
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StThe freshest local produce, meats, cheese, bakery and other gourmet items. They smoke their own meats. Great wine selection! It's locally owned and very supportive of local farmers.
Yeah, we are willing to pay extra for the beautiful presentation!
151 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset StYeah, we are willing to pay extra for the beautiful presentation!
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayPortland Farmers' Market
92 Deering AveSaturday in Deering Oaks!
Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering AveWednesday mornings!
Harbor Fish Market
9 Custom House WharfThe freshest fish on the water front!
Getting Around
Okay it's public transportation I guess!? There is nothing like Casco Bay Lines on a hot summer evening. It doesn't matter where you are headed. We love to go to Peaks Island where you can rent a kayak or bike. Eat at the Cockeyed Gull at Sunset!
140 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines station
Okay it's public transportation I guess!? There is nothing like Casco Bay Lines on a hot summer evening. It doesn't matter where you are headed. We love to go to Peaks Island where you can rent a kayak or bike. Eat at the Cockeyed Gull at Sunset!
Portland Transportation Center
100 Thompson's Point RoadParks & Nature
Perfect place for a walk and bring the kids and your dog. Lovely trail around the edge of the Island and gorgeous views looking back at Portland. Check out the fairy houses. Parking is limited so it's never crowded.
130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Perfect place for a walk and bring the kids and your dog. Lovely trail around the edge of the Island and gorgeous views looking back at Portland. Check out the fairy houses. Parking is limited so it's never crowded.
Great beach for kids and families with limited parking in a town owned lot. Popular with surfers.
115 locals recommend
Higgins Beach
Great beach for kids and families with limited parking in a town owned lot. Popular with surfers.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a fantastic day trip! You can pair it with a visit to Bath, Wiscassett or Boothbay.
163 locals recommend
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens DrCoastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a fantastic day trip! You can pair it with a visit to Bath, Wiscassett or Boothbay.
Scarborough Beach
Black Point RdBeach, hiking tail, boat launch, kayak and paddle board rental, great view. . . It's dog friendly at select times of day (strictly enforced).
If you're here over the 4th of July this is where the fireworks are launched. Come early for a good spot on the hill!
93 locals recommend
East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailBeach, hiking tail, boat launch, kayak and paddle board rental, great view. . . It's dog friendly at select times of day (strictly enforced).
If you're here over the 4th of July this is where the fireworks are launched. Come early for a good spot on the hill!
Peaks Island
Shopping
Bliss Boutiques
42 Exchange StCurated clothing!
One of Steffanie's favorite spots! Artfully curated vintage and home goods.
7 locals recommend
Blanche & Mimi
195 Middle StOne of Steffanie's favorite spots! Artfully curated vintage and home goods.
Portland Flea-for-All
585 Congress StCycleMania
65 Cove StArts & Culture
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqChildren's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadMerrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle StPortland Stage
25 Forest Ave