Just a short drive from Boston, Portland, Maine is a great place for a short escape anytime of year. This small city is known for its Old Port area along the harbor with cobblestone streets and a variety of shops and restaurants. If you're into craft...
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Here are some ideas on how to spend your time in Portland. This area is known for its waterfront, cobblestone streets with shops and restaurants, and also vast range of area breweries.
Excellent brewery! Great beer, I'd have to say Allagash White is my favorite!
Allagash Brewing Company
For the artists in your family, here's a great spot to visit in Portland!
Portland Museum of Art
For the architectural, real estate, or history buffs, a visit to Victoira Mansion is a must.
Victoria Mansion
Explore all Old Port has to offer. Great place to stroll along and bar hop on a beautiful day!
Old Port
19th Century Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once called this home.
The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
You can't visit Portland without spending time on Commercial Street along the harbor full of boats and restaurants!
Commercial Street
Great spot for wine and spirits and gifts to go!
Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery Old Port Tasting Room and Shop
Stay
From hotels to Airbnbs to VRBOs, Portland has a variety of places to rest your head!
On the water and walking distance to dozes of shops and restaurants in the heart of Portland.
CANOPY BY HILTON PORTLAND WATERFRONT
Stylish, boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Portland.
THE PRESS HOTEL, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION
Great hotel and excellent location near the water and many restaurants.
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT PORTLAND DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT
Nice hotel near the harbor with many attractions and eateries nearby.
PORTLAND HARBOR HOTEL
Eat
Along with breweries, Portland is known as a foodie city in the Northeast. Find a variety of culinary delights as you make your way through the cobblestone streets of this harbor town.
A MUST stop of breadlovers!
STANDARD BAKING CO., Portland
Excellent Mediterranean cuisine!
EVO KITCHEN + BAR
Casual seafood and fresh lobster to enjoy right on the docks of the harbor.
