Guidebook for Portland
Parks & Nature
Western Promenade Park
Valley StreetA lovely promenade for a walk at sunset!
Offers beach access, a walking & biking trails, tennis courts, playground, free outdoor concerts in the summer, stunning views of Casco Bay and many food trucks set up here in the summer! A great place to catch sunrise as well!
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeOffers beach access, a walking & biking trails, tennis courts, playground, free outdoor concerts in the summer, stunning views of Casco Bay and many food trucks set up here in the summer! A great place to catch sunrise as well!
Great beach with waves popular with locals! Parking can be difficult, get there early and all parking is in privately owned lots. Typically $10 cash.
115 locals recommend
Higgins Beach
Great beach with waves popular with locals! Parking can be difficult, get there early and all parking is in privately owned lots. Typically $10 cash.
a 90-acre park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, encompassing numerous historical sites, a beach, and home of Portland Head Light.
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore Rd a 90-acre park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, encompassing numerous historical sites, a beach, and home of Portland Head Light.
Deering Oaks Park
Large Saturday Farmer's Markets here, and a great playground!
Entertainment & Activities
Reiche Community School
166 Brackett StA great local playground if you have kiddos in tow!
A great little theater to catch a movie night while in town. Tuesdays are discounted!
53 locals recommend
Nickelodeon Cinema (Patriot Cinemas)
1 Temple StA great little theater to catch a movie night while in town. Tuesdays are discounted!
Great tours of local breweries and distilleries! One of the only 'tours' locals will even pay to go on :)
43 locals recommend
The Maine Brew Bus
320 Commercial StGreat tours of local breweries and distilleries! One of the only 'tours' locals will even pay to go on :)
Bowling, arcade games, great cocktails & menu, and the city's best roof deck!
93 locals recommend
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StBowling, arcade games, great cocktails & menu, and the city's best roof deck!
Great museum with lots of interactive activities and exhibits for children and families!
114 locals recommend
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadGreat museum with lots of interactive activities and exhibits for children and families!
Catch a baseball game! Definitely enjoy a seadog biscuit while you're there!
80 locals recommend
Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park AveCatch a baseball game! Definitely enjoy a seadog biscuit while you're there!
Portland Paddle
1 Eastern PromenadeKayak rentals and tours; a great way to get out on the water!
Shopping
A fun little interior decorating shop! They have beautiful home goods, decorative pieces, fabrics, and lovely gifts for children as well.
Home Remedies
83 W Commercial StA fun little interior decorating shop! They have beautiful home goods, decorative pieces, fabrics, and lovely gifts for children as well.
Exchange Street
Exchange StreetDowntown Portland's boutique shopping district
D Street
D StreetSmall shopping district with a few sweet local shops, coffee & lunch stops.
Essentials
Soap Bubble Laundromat
68 Pine StNot a full scale grocery store, but a great little market with local produce and products as well as some prepared meals ready for you to enjoy.
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StNot a full scale grocery store, but a great little market with local produce and products as well as some prepared meals ready for you to enjoy.
One of the best workouts around! All of their classes get you sweating while having an absolute blast! Geared toward ladies but friendly to all, check out their website for more info.
14 locals recommend
Hustle and Flow
155 Brackett StOne of the best workouts around! All of their classes get you sweating while having an absolute blast! Geared toward ladies but friendly to all, check out their website for more info.
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveWhole Foods Market
2 Somerset StArts & Culture
a landmark example of American residential architecture. Provides a detailed portrait of lavish living in nineteenth-century America.
74 locals recommend
Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth Sta landmark example of American residential architecture. Provides a detailed portrait of lavish living in nineteenth-century America.
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqGreat venue to catch small shows and events, very popular with locals.
9 locals recommend
Mayo Street Arts
10 Mayo StGreat venue to catch small shows and events, very popular with locals.
Historic home of the famous poet; offering informative tours and history of Portland
76 locals recommend
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress StHistoric home of the famous poet; offering informative tours and history of Portland
Getting Around
Greyhound: Bus Station
274 Marginal WayInter and outer state bus routes.
West St + Chadwick St station
Stop for the #8 city bus
Transit stop for many buses and Amtrak service in and out of Portland.
44 locals recommend
Portland Transportation Center
100 Thompson's Point RoadTransit stop for many buses and Amtrak service in and out of Portland.
Food Scene
Don't miss a stop here for a malted ice coffee and one (or many...) of their creative and absolutely delicious baked goods!!
163 locals recommend
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StDon't miss a stop here for a malted ice coffee and one (or many...) of their creative and absolutely delicious baked goods!!
Pick up a few gourmet groceries here as well as lite meals for breakfast, brunch and lunch to enjoy in house or take away for a picnic on the Western Prom!
51 locals recommend
Blue Spoon Cafe & Catering
64 Pine StPick up a few gourmet groceries here as well as lite meals for breakfast, brunch and lunch to enjoy in house or take away for a picnic on the Western Prom!
Bonobo
46 Pine StExcellent pizza!
Pai Men Miyake
188 State StDo not leave town without enjoying one of their noodle bowls.
One of the best brunches in Portland, hands down! Usually a bit of a wait in the summer months, so go before you're starving!
152 locals recommend
Hot Suppa
703 Congress StOne of the best brunches in Portland, hands down! Usually a bit of a wait in the summer months, so go before you're starving!
Green Elephant
608 Congress StExcellent vegetarian menu
One of the best lobster rolls in the city. You won't be disappointed!
61 locals recommend
The Highroller Lobster Co
104 Exchange StOne of the best lobster rolls in the city. You won't be disappointed!
Some of the most delicious seafood you'll ever eat. Their lobster roll is anything but traditional, but if you have one you'll want one everyday until you leave...
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StSome of the most delicious seafood you'll ever eat. Their lobster roll is anything but traditional, but if you have one you'll want one everyday until you leave...
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett StGreat breakfast sandwiches.
Local 188
685 Congress StGreat food, great beer list & cocktails!
Coffee By Design
43 Washington Ave