Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Portland Pottery Cafe
118 Washington AveA short walk up the hill with great food.
Local brewery with indoor and outdoor seating and rotating food trucks. A quick walk down the hill.
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Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StLocal brewery with indoor and outdoor seating and rotating food trucks. A quick walk down the hill.
Coffee By Design
43 Washington AveGreat, local coffee.
A great place to hang out- a short walk up the hill and down the street.
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Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington AveA great place to hang out- a short walk up the hill and down the street.
Best oysters in Portland. Always packed so plan ahead.
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StBest oysters in Portland. Always packed so plan ahead.
Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StThe best local bakery.
Delicious local, fresh food. TONS of vegan and vegetarian options. Casual atmosphere. Perfect for kids.
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Local Sprouts Co-op
649 Congress StDelicious local, fresh food. TONS of vegan and vegetarian options. Casual atmosphere. Perfect for kids.
Silly's
68 Washington AveEclectic and fun. Casual atmosphere. Kid friendly.
Delicious flatbread pizza and salads. Sit inside or outside by the water. Great for kids.
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Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StDelicious flatbread pizza and salads. Sit inside or outside by the water. Great for kids.
Arguably the best coffee in Portland.
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The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StArguably the best coffee in Portland.
Maine Mead Works was founded in 2007 with the goal of re-introducing the world to the oldest of all fermented beverages. Using wildflower honey, water and our own proprietary yeast strain, we blend ancient tradition and modern science to produce a highly distinctive product at our Meadery in downtown Portland, Maine.
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Maine Mead Works
51 Washington AveMaine Mead Works was founded in 2007 with the goal of re-introducing the world to the oldest of all fermented beverages. Using wildflower honey, water and our own proprietary yeast strain, we blend ancient tradition and modern science to produce a highly distinctive product at our Meadery in downtown Portland, Maine.
A traditional New England restaurant with some modern touches. Located on Maine Wharf next to the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal. Enjoy classic fried seafood as well as locally sourced land fare, while enjoying the view of a quintessential working Maine harbor.
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Scales
68 Commercial StA traditional New England restaurant with some modern touches. Located on Maine Wharf next to the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal. Enjoy classic fried seafood as well as locally sourced land fare, while enjoying the view of a quintessential working Maine harbor.
Entertainment & Activities
A 3 mile loop crushed gravel path perfect for a walk, run or quick ride.
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Back Cove Trail
Back Cove TrailA 3 mile loop crushed gravel path perfect for a walk, run or quick ride.
The sunset cruise is a MUST SEE activity if the weather is clear.
Portland shimmers in the distance as you relax in the twilight of a perfect Maine day. Enjoy evening breezes navigating your way through Casco Bay. BYO food and adult beverages.
Duration: 2.5-3 hrs.
(times vary based upon route and cargo volume)
Daily departure at 5:45pm. Tickets are $16/adults, $8/kids
http://www.cascobaylines.com/maine-boat-tours/scenic-harbor-cruises/sunset/
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Amalayini kaCasco Bay
56 Commercial StThe sunset cruise is a MUST SEE activity if the weather is clear.
Portland shimmers in the distance as you relax in the twilight of a perfect Maine day. Enjoy evening breezes navigating your way through Casco Bay. BYO food and adult beverages.
Duration: 2.5-3 hrs.
(times vary based upon route and cargo volume)
Daily departure at 5:45pm. Tickets are $16/adults, $8/kids
http://www.cascobaylines.com/maine-boat-tours/scenic-harbor-cruises/sunset/
Take the ferry to Peaks Island and spend the afternoon exploring. Bike rentals available and be sure to stop at Milly's Skillet by Jones Landing for the best lobster roll in Portland!
http://www.cascobaylines.com/schedules/peaks-island-schedule/
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Peaks Island
Take the ferry to Peaks Island and spend the afternoon exploring. Bike rentals available and be sure to stop at Milly's Skillet by Jones Landing for the best lobster roll in Portland!
http://www.cascobaylines.com/schedules/peaks-island-schedule/
Shopping
Monument Square
April- December : Wednesdays 7am-1pm
Deering Oaks Park
April-December : Saturdays 7am-1pm
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Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering AveMonument Square
April- December : Wednesdays 7am-1pm
Deering Oaks Park
April-December : Saturdays 7am-1pm
Parks & Nature
Situated along the Presumpscot River estuary just five minutes from Portland, Maine Audubon’s headquarters features a modern environmental center and a 65-acre sanctuary with more than two miles of trails winding along a pond and through woods, meadow, orchard and salt marsh.
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Maine Audubon
20 Gilsland Farm RdSituated along the Presumpscot River estuary just five minutes from Portland, Maine Audubon’s headquarters features a modern environmental center and a 65-acre sanctuary with more than two miles of trails winding along a pond and through woods, meadow, orchard and salt marsh.