Guidebook for South Portland
Food Scene
Best BBQ in town (and probably New England)!
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Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage RdBest BBQ in town (and probably New England)!
Taco Trio
60 Ocean StCasual restaurant with killer tacos and burritos.
If you're in the mood for lobster or seafood, this is the place!
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The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdIf you're in the mood for lobster or seafood, this is the place!
Fine-dining restaurant in walking distance from our house.
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Davids 388 Restaurant
388 Cottage RdFine-dining restaurant in walking distance from our house.
Great place for fresh pasta, soup and sandwiches. Good place to buy wine too!
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Terra Cotta Pasta Co. So. Portland
435 Cottage RdGreat place for fresh pasta, soup and sandwiches. Good place to buy wine too!
Their reputation speaks for itself. The best bakery in Maine.
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Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StTheir reputation speaks for itself. The best bakery in Maine.
Old fashioned ice cream within walking distance. Get a salted caramel ice cream cone and walk to Willard Beach!
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Willard Scoops
429 Preble StOld fashioned ice cream within walking distance. Get a salted caramel ice cream cone and walk to Willard Beach!
Good place for coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
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158 Pickett Street Cafe
158 Benjamin W Pickett StGood place for coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
The Well at Jordan's Farm
21 Wells RdSimple farm-to-table dining. BYOB.
Good for soft serve and mingling with SoPo locals.
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Red's Dairy Freeze
167 Cottage RdGood for soft serve and mingling with SoPo locals.
Casual restaurant with classic American food using Maine produce.
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The Good Table
527 Ocean House RdCasual restaurant with classic American food using Maine produce.
The Cookie Jar
554 Shore RdKnown for their amazing doughnuts.
Mi Sen
630 Congress StCheap and affordable noodle bar.
Cool coffee house with lots of comfortable seating and exhibits local art.
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Cia Cafe
72 Ocean StCool coffee house with lots of comfortable seating and exhibits local art.
After your hike, stop in here for the best sandwiches around.
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STANDARD GASTROPUB
233 Main StAfter your hike, stop in here for the best sandwiches around.
Everything Else
Beautiful beach that is a close walk from the house.
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Willard Scoops
429 Preble StBeautiful beach that is a close walk from the house.
90 acre park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine encompassing numerous historical sites. Perhaps most famous for having Portland Head Light on its grounds.
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Iphakamisa yeFort Williams
1000 Shore Rd90 acre park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine encompassing numerous historical sites. Perhaps most famous for having Portland Head Light on its grounds.
It is a popular point of destination for Maine residents and the many visitors who enjoy the state's rocky coast, named for two nearby lighthouses called the Cape Elizabeth Lights.
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Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrIt is a popular point of destination for Maine residents and the many visitors who enjoy the state's rocky coast, named for two nearby lighthouses called the Cape Elizabeth Lights.
Bug Light Park is a popular destination for picnicking, boating and kite flying.
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Bug Light Park
Bug Light Park is a popular destination for picnicking, boating and kite flying.
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeExcellent water views.
Peaks Island
Spend a day riding bikes around Peaks Island.
IState Park yase-Crescent Beach
109 Bowery Beach RdBest beach for waves.
State park only a thirty minute drive from Portland.
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Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
426 Wolfe's Neck RdState park only a thirty minute drive from Portland.
Scarborough Beach
Black Point RdLovely sandy beach and good waves for surfing.
Dave's favorite place to run. A nice running path wraps around the campus which includes an old fort and a lighthouse.
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Southern Maine Community College
2 Fort RdDave's favorite place to run. A nice running path wraps around the campus which includes an old fort and a lighthouse.
Soma Massage and Wellness
6 Cottage RdGood spa for massages, rest, and relaxation.
Great farmer's market filled with local produce on Saturday mornings.
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Deering Oaks Park
Great farmer's market filled with local produce on Saturday mornings.
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveThe closest grocery store to our house.
Grab some groceries or take-out before your Portland excursion.
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Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset StGrab some groceries or take-out before your Portland excursion.
Sightseeing
Take a ferry to one of the islands in Casco bay and explore.
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Casco Bay Lines station
Take a ferry to one of the islands in Casco bay and explore.
Our favorite mountain for a day hike. Stunning views at the top. Wild blueberries grow in abusdance when the season is right.
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Pleasant Mountain Summit
Our favorite mountain for a day hike. Stunning views at the top. Wild blueberries grow in abusdance when the season is right.
Arts & Culture
Great place for live music with local artists.
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One Longfellow Square
181 State StGreat place for live music with local artists.
Drinks & Nightlife
LFK
188 State StOne of the hippest joints in town.
Shopping
Learn how to use a stand-up paddle board and rent one and explore one of our local coves. SUP Yoga classes also available.
Soposup
382 Cottage RoadLearn how to use a stand-up paddle board and rent one and explore one of our local coves. SUP Yoga classes also available.