Local Attractions

(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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Take a stroll down to the Old Port (a 25 minute walk to the heart of downtown) to check out well known stores and cute boutiques alike. Portlandbuylocal.org has an endless list of popular locally owned/operated shopping spots. We are also a 20 minute drive or train ride to Freeport which has become a famous…

Portland boasts many music and theater venues (the State Theater, Port City Music Hall, Thompson’s Point, One Longfellow Square, Blue, Portland Stage Company, Good Theater, Maine State Pier). New and old, from local productions to world famous musicians, Portland has it all!

An essential for the photographers and outdoors lovers. Get a picture of theiconic Portland Head Light which marks the entrance into Casco Bay (a lighthouse that was commissioned by George Washington) while exploring the old abandoned forts. Follow the paths along the rock ledges that lead to quiet rocky beaches and coastal scenes, that are…