Portland Maine
Portland is the most popular city in Maine, and it’s no surprise
with its location in the heart of Casco Bay – a port for cruise
ships and a hub for cosmopolitan businesses.
When in Portland you should take a walking tour of the
cobblestone streets of the Old Port, and visit Deering Oaks for
a ball game featuring the Red Sox farm team, The Sea Dogs.
You
can take a ferry to Peak Island or Diamond Island in Casco Bay
or drive to Cape Elizabeth to Fort Williams Park to see the
first lighthouse, Portland Headlight, commissioned by George
Washington. Two lights is another great waterfront setting –
where you can eat lobster in the rough.
Portland is home to fantastic Maine artisan boutiques and award
winning restaurants like Fore Street, and Hugo’s, plus dining on
a boat at DiMillos. If there aren’t enough shops and
entertainment in Portland, you are just a short drive to
Freeport – home of L.L.Bean, open 24/7/365, and more great
discount factory outlets.
Portland Maine Activities
Bay View Cruises 66
117 passenger boat with scheduled cruises. 184 Commercial St, Portland, 761-0496
Casco Bay Lines
Year-round narrated cruises on Casco Bay. Daily ferry service to five Casco Bay Islands. From Casco Bay Ferry Terminal at Commercial and Franklin Streets, Portland, 774-7871
Coast Watch & Guiding Light Navigation
Daily cruises to Eagle Island, 170 Commercial St, Portland, 774-6498
Lucky Catch Lobstering
Experience lobstering first hand. 170 Commercial St, Portland, 233-2026
Old Port Mariner Fleet
Scenic Cruises, Whale Watches, Deep Sea Fishing. Long Wharf, Commercial St. Portland, 775-0727
Maine Island Kayak Co.
day to 7 day trips. Peaks Island, 776-2373
Portland Headlight & Museum
Maine's oldest lighthouse. Commissioned by George Washington in
1791. Adjacent to Fort Williams Park. Large grounds with picnic
facilities and museum on the premises. 1000 Shore Rd. (off Rt.
77) Cape Elizabeth. 799-2661. On a clear day, you can see six area lights.
Downeast Duck Adventures
117 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101. (207) 774-3825
Portland Walking Tours
138 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 774-5561
Longfellow
House
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
Tate House
Museum
2 Waldo Street, Portland, ME 04102 (207) 774-6177
Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 772-4841
Portland Schooner Co.
Maine State Pier, Portland, ME 04101 (877) 246-6637
Portland Observatory
138 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 774-5561
Portland Harbor Museum
Fort Road, South Portland, ME 04106 (207) 774-5561
Portland Sea
Dogs
Hadlock Field, 271 Park Avenue, Portland, ME 04102 (800)
936-DOGS
