Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Boda
671 Congress StExcellent Thai food
Pai Men Miyake
188 State StDelicious noodle bar!
The best scones in town, homemade biscuits and pies, and excellent coffee.
163 locals recommend
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StThe best scones in town, homemade biscuits and pies, and excellent coffee.
Coffee By Design
43 Washington AveGreat for morning or afternoon coffee.
Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StFavorite local brewing company.
Drinks & Nightlife
LFK
188 State StExcellent local bar
Tomaso's Canteen
18 Hampshire StPocket dive bar, very cute, excellent atmosphere.
SPACE
534-538 Congress StA good place to see music, movies, and art.
Top of the East
157 High StGreat views of the city.
Sightseeing
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StExcellent views of the city.
Parks & Nature
A nice place to walk, with views of Casco Bay and the islands.
130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1A nice place to walk, with views of Casco Bay and the islands.
Scarborough Beach
Black Point RdThe best beach in this area, only 20 minutes away.
Arts & Culture
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress StPortland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqShopping
Ferdinand
243 Congress StGroovy hand made tees, knick knacks, tchotchkes, buttons, bags.
Essentials
Soap Bubble Laundromat
68 Pine StHannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveTrader Joe's
87 Marginal Way