Exploring Portland, Maine
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By Car
- From the West: Take I-95 North to I-295 north, Exits 7-9 for downtown Portland
- From the North: Take I-95 south to I-295 south (exit 52), Exits 7-9 for downtown Portland
- From the South: Take I-95 north to the Maine turnpike, to I-295 north (exit 44), Exits 7-9 for downtown Portland
By plane
Augusta State Airport
(207) 626-2306 www.ci.augusta.me.us Bangor International Airport Biddeford Municipal Airport Portland International Airport By boat
By train
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By bus
Concord Coachlines
www.concordcoachlines.com Greyhound Portland Metro The Shuttle Bus The Chebeauge Transportation |
COMMUNITY
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ATTRACTIONS
Casco Bay Lines
Six Casco Bay islands have year-round populations...MoreVictoria Mansion
Widely regarded as one of the most elaborate...MorePortland Head Light & Museum
Just a 10-minute drive from downtown Portland is this 1794 lighthouse, easily one of the most picturesque in the nation....More
HOTELS
Pomegranate Inn
This imposing 1884 Italianate home...MorePortland Harbor Hotel
This new luxury hotel opened in the popular...MorePortland Regency Hotel
On a cobblestone courtyard in the Old Port...More
SHOPPING
Harbor Fish Market
This classic waterfront fish market is worth a trip...MoreAbacus American Crafts
A wide range of whimsical and inventive crafts from...MoreAmaryllis Clothing Co
Portland's original creative clothing store...More
RESTAURANTS
Street & Co
Dana Street's intimate, brick-walled bistro...MoreFore Street
Fore Street has emerged to take its place as one of...More
NIGHTLIFE
Center for Cultural Exchange
The center is devoted to bringing acts from...MorePortland Stage Company
The most polished and consistent of the Portland theater...More
What's old is new
Discover Portland, Maine — a revived seaport city that mixes its past with a vivacious present.
'Rock and roll French'
Chef Erik Desjarlais wants diners at his restaurant, Evangeline, to connect to food in a whole new way.
Portland preview
It's a walkable, historic, and charming city with something for everyone. Start your visit in the Old Port, where cobblestone streets meet upscale boutiques.
Go on a Maine food tour
From lobster rolls to micro brews, Portland has a rich and tasty background in local treats.
- Story Maine course
Portland museum appeals to all ages
Fine art museums can be heavy and intimidating or, like the Portland Museum of Art, they can be light, airy places of inspiration and discovery...
Cracking the code
Digging into a delicious lobster dinner can be a challenge. Learn how to eat a lobster so you can enjoy one of Maine's most coveted delicacies. Read the story
Maine illustrations
Lobstah? Ayuh? Learn the lingo of the Pine Tree state with help from illustrations in "The Maine Dictionary."
Portland must-sees
A public market, a bread company and the Old Port district are among this city's must sees.
Maine travel guide
Explore its rocky coastline, decadent seafood, and cozy communities. Maine will surely put some spring in your step.
Checking in
Looking for a cozy inn or B&B? Search Boston Globe reviews throughout New England and plan your romantic excursion.