Guidebook for Portland
Parks & Nature
Just over the 295 bridge to the north is Mackworth Island.
130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Just over the 295 bridge to the north is Mackworth Island.
Walk across downtown to Deering Oaks Park and see where the historic Portland back cove shoreline was before all the development in the 18th-19th century.
87 locals recommend
Deering Oaks Park
Walk across downtown to Deering Oaks Park and see where the historic Portland back cove shoreline was before all the development in the 18th-19th century.
tidal pools and evening picnics, beautiful beach with amazing sunsets
11 locals recommend
Kettle Cove Road
Kettle Cove Roadtidal pools and evening picnics, beautiful beach with amazing sunsets
Arts & Culture
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqDrinks & Nightlife
Lolita
90 Congress StLolita for wine and snacks over on Congress.
Roustabout
59 Washington AveGood bar plus food at Roustabout down on Washington a short ways away.
Food Scene
We couldn't speak any more highly of the Blue Spoon - just blocks away on the corner of Merrill and Congress.
74 locals recommend
Blue Spoon
5 Congress StWe couldn't speak any more highly of the Blue Spoon - just blocks away on the corner of Merrill and Congress.
Standard Baking close to the water downtown is renowned; and depending on your taste in coffee, try any of Bard, Hilltop, CBD (Coffee by Design) and Tandem.
114 locals recommend
Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StStandard Baking close to the water downtown is renowned; and depending on your taste in coffee, try any of Bard, Hilltop, CBD (Coffee by Design) and Tandem.
Great bagels. Even if you're from NY!
(usually out of bagels around 2-3 PM, then it becomes a great felafel joint)
24 locals recommend
Union Bagel Company
147 Cumberland AveGreat bagels. Even if you're from NY!
(usually out of bagels around 2-3 PM, then it becomes a great felafel joint)
Locally roasted coffee, baked goods and great people watching, only 3 blocks from our doorstep
55 locals recommend
Hilltop Coffee Shop
100 Congress StLocally roasted coffee, baked goods and great people watching, only 3 blocks from our doorstep
Honestly the food is only mediocre BUT the shakes are awesome and kids love it here...
61 locals recommend
Silly's
68 Washington AveHonestly the food is only mediocre BUT the shakes are awesome and kids love it here...
Coffee, breakfast sands, baked goods and locals.
163 locals recommend
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StCoffee, breakfast sands, baked goods and locals.
This is our local shop for last minute vegetables, wine, flowers and fresh baked bread.
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StThis is our local shop for last minute vegetables, wine, flowers and fresh baked bread.
Sightseeing
The view of Portland and Casco Bay is tremendous, and the docents share great facts about the city on the way up. Make your kids count the steps...
132 locals recommend
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StThe view of Portland and Casco Bay is tremendous, and the docents share great facts about the city on the way up. Make your kids count the steps...
Shopping
Ferdinand - very local, very friendly. On Congress across from the cemetery just before you get to India Street.
17 locals recommend
Ferdinand
243 Congress StFerdinand - very local, very friendly. On Congress across from the cemetery just before you get to India Street.
Essentials
A neighborhood tradition and late-night standby, good for milk, eggs, beer and an Italian sandwich. Great local ice cream stand on the side, cash only. NYTimes vendor.
41 locals recommend
Hilltop Superette
135 Congress St A neighborhood tradition and late-night standby, good for milk, eggs, beer and an Italian sandwich. Great local ice cream stand on the side, cash only. NYTimes vendor.