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Food Trucks
Portland has a growing food truck scene that those of us on the West End can take full advantage! During the warmer months, on most weekdays, you can find a few food trucks lined along the Western Promenade, just a fiveminute walk away. You can also find a plethora of food trucks lined up on…
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Portland & South Portland Breweries & Distilleries
(descriptions taken from company websites and/or third party reviewers) Allagash– Belgian-style beer maker with guided tours, plus a taproom & gift shop with rustic-industrial decor. Austin Street– Founded in 2013 by a couple of friends. Starting as a one-barrel brewing system, they now utilize 160 barrels of fermentation space between two production facilities. Battery Steele–…
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Neighborhood Eateries near The Skolfield
(mileage is walking) Ada’s (0.5mi)- Pasta & pizza bar and small italian market Bayside American Café (0.7mi)- Specialty brunch served 7 days a week. Bao Bao Dumpling House (0.6mi)- Creative & traditional Chinese dumplings Becky’s Diner (1.0mi)- Fishermen & other locals often pack this waterfront, no-nonsense American diner serving all-day eats. Boda (0.4mi)- Boda is…
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For Children
(or even those young at heart!) For those with children, head to the Children’s Museum which is set to open in the spring of 2021 at Thompson’s Point in a state of the art facility. The Narrow Gauge Railroad is a hit with kids as you take a ride on the old train cars. Bayside…
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Spectator Sports
Portland has three professional sports teams. The Maine Red Claws are the NBA D-League affiliate of the Boston Celtics, the Portland Sea Dogs are the Eastern League Double A affiliate of the Boston Redsox, and the Maine Mariners are a professional ice hockey team in the ECHL with the New York Rangers as their affiliate.
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Beaches
While Maine boasts a mostly rocky coastline, beachcombers can find happiness just a short drive away. Willard Beach is the closest sandy beach to Portland and offers views of House Island and Cushing Island and the Ram Island Light. Crescent Beach State Park has picnic areas, rocky ledges, and a mile long crescent shaped sandy…
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History
Portland is rich in history. Located downtown, the Maine Historical Society is comprised of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House (childhood home of one of America’s most famous poets), the Longfellow Garden, the Brown Library (which holds one of the 25 known copies of the Declaration of Independence), and the Maine Historical Society Museum (features exhibitions and programs…
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Tours
By land or sea, there is a tour for everyone in Portland! Hear about Portland’s famous culinary scene with Maine Foodie Tours, let Maine Brew Bus be your designated driver as they take you to a few well-known breweries, experience Portland’s walkability with Beaten Path Tours, or check out a tour of the city with…
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Art
Portland is a city filled with artists. The first Friday of every month the arts district holds an art walk. Check out creativeportland.com for an updated list of participating vendors. Along with the endless galleries throughout Portland, some well-known spots include Portland Museum of Art, SPACE Gallery, Portland Art Gallery, Institute of Contemporary Art at…
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Biking
During the warmer months, rent a bike at Gorham Bike & Ski and head over the bridge to South Portland’s Greenbelt which is a part of the East Coast Greenway (ECG). The ECG runs from Maine all the way to Florida, making it the country’s longest biking and walking route. The Greenbelt ends at Bug…