Guidebook for Portland

Heidi
Guidebook for Portland

Essentials

Left out the front door, this convenient store is just a few doors up. The Superette has everything: groceries, produce, beer and wine, pizza & full deli, ice cream, and any personal items you may need.
41 locals recommend
Hilltop Superette
135 Congress St
41 locals recommend
Left out the front door, this convenient store is just a few doors up. The Superette has everything: groceries, produce, beer and wine, pizza & full deli, ice cream, and any personal items you may need.
Just two blocks up the hill The Rosemont is a fantastic market. Offering amazing local produce, meats & cheeses, fabulous wine selection, craft beers, fresh baked goods, dry goods, and desserts. Load up your picnic basket there or get everything you need to cook a gourmet meal at home.
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine St
223 locals recommend
Just two blocks up the hill The Rosemont is a fantastic market. Offering amazing local produce, meats & cheeses, fabulous wine selection, craft beers, fresh baked goods, dry goods, and desserts. Load up your picnic basket there or get everything you need to cook a gourmet meal at home.

Food Scene

Sarah can create a blend of tea specifically for you. Sip and enjoy in her cozy shop with tasty treats or she will send you along with hand filled tea bags to brew at the house. * she also has herbs and some produce and beautiful gifts such as local pottery
9 locals recommend
Homegrown Herb and Tea
195 Congress St
9 locals recommend
Sarah can create a blend of tea specifically for you. Sip and enjoy in her cozy shop with tasty treats or she will send you along with hand filled tea bags to brew at the house. * she also has herbs and some produce and beautiful gifts such as local pottery
Katie Made likely made the scones you found on the counter! They offer an egg sandwich with avocado with perfectly melted cheese... Also great for specialty cakes, pie, sweets.
29 locals recommend
Katie Made Bakery
181 Congress St
29 locals recommend
Katie Made likely made the scones you found on the counter! They offer an egg sandwich with avocado with perfectly melted cheese... Also great for specialty cakes, pie, sweets.
Best bagels in the neighborhood. Perfectly chewy.
24 locals recommend
Union Bagel Company
147 Cumberland Ave
24 locals recommend
Best bagels in the neighborhood. Perfectly chewy.
Close to home, this is the perfect spot to have brunch before you take off for the day or have dinner or drinks when you don't want to head downtown. Excellent for brunch or dinner! Go as you are and no worries, everything is good! Bustling place with gourmet menu at reasonable prices and very generous portions. The bar is also a friendly place to sit if you are traveling alone and may even have a game on. Comfy and casual place to get an incredible meal.
108 locals recommend
The Front Room
73 Congress St
108 locals recommend
Close to home, this is the perfect spot to have brunch before you take off for the day or have dinner or drinks when you don't want to head downtown. Excellent for brunch or dinner! Go as you are and no worries, everything is good! Bustling place with gourmet menu at reasonable prices and very generous portions. The bar is also a friendly place to sit if you are traveling alone and may even have a game on. Comfy and casual place to get an incredible meal.
Unique pizza. Locals love the mashed potato and bacon. My favorite is the butternut squash and ricotta. sit down restaurant or slices are ready to go, bar offers beer and wine. *great happy hour deals! craft beer and slice $5 !?!
192 locals recommend
OTTO
576 Congress St
192 locals recommend
Unique pizza. Locals love the mashed potato and bacon. My favorite is the butternut squash and ricotta. sit down restaurant or slices are ready to go, bar offers beer and wine. *great happy hour deals! craft beer and slice $5 !?!
Awesome food. Green chili is so good. I order the fish tacos every time. Cheerful, colorful atmosphere- indoor& outdoor seating. space heaters/ fire bowl for chilly nights on multilevel decks out back which offer loads of little nooks for dining or a margarita in the shade on a hot day.
77 locals recommend
Terlingua
40 Washington Ave
77 locals recommend
Awesome food. Green chili is so good. I order the fish tacos every time. Cheerful, colorful atmosphere- indoor& outdoor seating. space heaters/ fire bowl for chilly nights on multilevel decks out back which offer loads of little nooks for dining or a margarita in the shade on a hot day.
Located right on the dock, the Porthole is great for brunch or a casual dinner. Sit outside in the summer in the working waterfront.
56 locals recommend
The Porthole Restaurant & Pub
20 Custom House Wharf
56 locals recommend
Located right on the dock, the Porthole is great for brunch or a casual dinner. Sit outside in the summer in the working waterfront.
A favorite spot that hasn't changed much in all its decades. HUGE selection of craft beer on tap, and eclectic menu. Busy, casual, and fun. Known for their burgers, the Bear is whimsical and the place to go for incredible heaps of nachos, buffalo wings, or any variety of comfort food.
76 locals recommend
The Great Lost Bear
540 Forest Ave
76 locals recommend
A favorite spot that hasn't changed much in all its decades. HUGE selection of craft beer on tap, and eclectic menu. Busy, casual, and fun. Known for their burgers, the Bear is whimsical and the place to go for incredible heaps of nachos, buffalo wings, or any variety of comfort food.
Happy hour? start here for "wine time" and get incredible wines at half off ! This little gem has an intimate dining room and small bar where you can watch the chefs prepare your meal. Offering original cocktails and great wines, fresh baguettes, and tasty entrees made of fresh, local ingredients and cooked perfectly. casual elegance.
74 locals recommend
Blue Spoon
5 Congress St
74 locals recommend
Happy hour? start here for "wine time" and get incredible wines at half off ! This little gem has an intimate dining room and small bar where you can watch the chefs prepare your meal. Offering original cocktails and great wines, fresh baguettes, and tasty entrees made of fresh, local ingredients and cooked perfectly. casual elegance.
its an institution. just the right amount of dive / bar even if you don't want oysters
83 locals recommend
Js Oyster
5 Portland Pier
83 locals recommend
its an institution. just the right amount of dive / bar even if you don't want oysters

Drinks & Nightlife

interesting tasting room and bar. Sample things like carrot gin! Great spot to see live music!
51 locals recommend
Maine Craft Distilling
123 Washington Ave
51 locals recommend
interesting tasting room and bar. Sample things like carrot gin! Great spot to see live music!
142 locals recommend
Local 188
685 Congress St
142 locals recommend
71 locals recommend
Blue
650 Congress St
71 locals recommend
116 locals recommend
State Theater
609 Congress St
116 locals recommend
88 locals recommend
LFK
188 State St
88 locals recommend
22 locals recommend
Sonny's Restaurant
83 Exchange St
22 locals recommend
22 locals recommend
Gritty McDuff's
396 Fore St
22 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant
72 Commercial St
32 locals recommend
131 locals recommend
Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial St
131 locals recommend
46 locals recommend
Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple St
46 locals recommend
Unforgettable dive with light up dance floors and the greatest collection of vintage lunchboxes imaginable.
47 locals recommend
Bubba's Sulky Lounge
92 Portland St
47 locals recommend
Unforgettable dive with light up dance floors and the greatest collection of vintage lunchboxes imaginable.

Entertainment & Activities

93 locals recommend
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder St
93 locals recommend
Music, movies and books!
7 locals recommend
Bull Moose
456 Payne Rd
7 locals recommend
Music, movies and books!
Bar with Arcade, and fantastic selection of board games.
25 locals recommend
Acadia National Bar
504 Congress St
25 locals recommend
Bar with Arcade, and fantastic selection of board games.

Arts & Culture

Right across the street! Excellent history of Portland and unbeatable view. Gift shop in the base.
132 locals recommend
Portland Observatory
138 Congress St
132 locals recommend
Right across the street! Excellent history of Portland and unbeatable view. Gift shop in the base.
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Sq
412 locals recommend
22 locals recommend
Portland Stage
25 Forest Ave
22 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Saint Lawrence Arts Center
76 Congress St
16 locals recommend
23 locals recommend
International Cryptozoology Museum
32 Resurgam Pl
23 locals recommend
76 locals recommend
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress St
76 locals recommend
74 locals recommend
Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth St
74 locals recommend
29 locals recommend
Portland Science Center
68 Commercial Street
29 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Historical spot and excellent view of the harbor. In summer there are free, out door live music concerts here on Thursday nights. There are steps below the gazebo that lead down to the water and you can stroll to the Old Port along the bike path.
11 locals recommend
Fort Allen Park
49 Eastern Promenade
11 locals recommend
Historical spot and excellent view of the harbor. In summer there are free, out door live music concerts here on Thursday nights. There are steps below the gazebo that lead down to the water and you can stroll to the Old Port along the bike path.
Walk to the Ferry Terminal and hop aboard a ferry. Choose your voyage - even a fifteen minute ride to Peaks will get you out on the water and spectacular views of Fort Gorges, harbor seals, Lobster boats at work, etc. You can pack a picnic and eat and drink (alcohol permitted) while you cruise along. Boats departing all day long. check schedule online. (or provided in the apartment)
140 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines station
140 locals recommend
Walk to the Ferry Terminal and hop aboard a ferry. Choose your voyage - even a fifteen minute ride to Peaks will get you out on the water and spectacular views of Fort Gorges, harbor seals, Lobster boats at work, etc. You can pack a picnic and eat and drink (alcohol permitted) while you cruise along. Boats departing all day long. check schedule online. (or provided in the apartment)
Eastern Cemetery, Portland, Maine
224 Congress St

Parks & Nature

Small public beach. Bath house, public bathroom, boat launch, bike/ walking paths.
93 locals recommend
East End Beach
Eastern Promenade Trail
93 locals recommend
Small public beach. Bath house, public bathroom, boat launch, bike/ walking paths.
neighbor spot with great view of the city and Back Bay. take your coffee and sit on a bench or jog through and down the trail
North Street Community Garden
195 North St
neighbor spot with great view of the city and Back Bay. take your coffee and sit on a bench or jog through and down the trail
Portland has an incredible trails system including many trails through and around our neighborhood. Many of the trails were built and continue to be maintained by one of our dear friends who works for this great organization. (and, *shameless plug alert* your host Peter, built some of the stone work of the East End trails). go for a walk !
14 locals recommend
Portland Trails
38 Commercial St
14 locals recommend
Portland has an incredible trails system including many trails through and around our neighborhood. Many of the trails were built and continue to be maintained by one of our dear friends who works for this great organization. (and, *shameless plug alert* your host Peter, built some of the stone work of the East End trails). go for a walk !
Lovely wooded walk that is accessible for all. Secret fairy house village and stoney beaches. Great loop for joggers. park by donation
130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1
130 locals recommend
Lovely wooded walk that is accessible for all. Secret fairy house village and stoney beaches. Great loop for joggers. park by donation
Right at the end of Congress Street you'll find spectacular views any time of day. The grassy hill is perfect for picnics, sunbathing, star gazing, play ground, tennis and basketball courts, historical monuments, flop with a book or run hill sprints! In winter you will find sledding (yes you can borrow our sled) , ice skaters (if the park puddle freezes well) and even folks testing their skis and snowboards! Walk down the hill and connect to the Eastern Prom Trail which you can follow all the way around the Back Bay OR stroll into the Old Port.
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade
251 locals recommend
Right at the end of Congress Street you'll find spectacular views any time of day. The grassy hill is perfect for picnics, sunbathing, star gazing, play ground, tennis and basketball courts, historical monuments, flop with a book or run hill sprints! In winter you will find sledding (yes you can borrow our sled) , ice skaters (if the park puddle freezes well) and even folks testing their skis and snowboards! Walk down the hill and connect to the Eastern Prom Trail which you can follow all the way around the Back Bay OR stroll into the Old Port.
Portland Head Light is here. Beautiful park with a beach, historical sites, museum, gift shop, playing fields, bbq pits, food trucks, gardens.
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore Rd
229 locals recommend
Portland Head Light is here. Beautiful park with a beach, historical sites, museum, gift shop, playing fields, bbq pits, food trucks, gardens.
Peaceful trails and wildlife sanctuary just minutes from the Hill. Great gift shop and education center. Birdwatchers paradise.
39 locals recommend
Maine Audubon
20 Gilsland Farm Rd
39 locals recommend
Peaceful trails and wildlife sanctuary just minutes from the Hill. Great gift shop and education center. Birdwatchers paradise.
whether you want to mix it up and go camp for a night or just spend a peaceful moment in along Maine's coast. This is the antidote to shopping in Freeport. Visit Wolfe's Neck Farm or just hike in the woods.
123 locals recommend
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
426 Wolfe's Neck Rd
123 locals recommend
whether you want to mix it up and go camp for a night or just spend a peaceful moment in along Maine's coast. This is the antidote to shopping in Freeport. Visit Wolfe's Neck Farm or just hike in the woods.
52 locals recommend
Ferry Beach, Scarborough, ME
52 locals recommend
Surf? This is a good spot. Nice bath house $10 to park. Hit Black Point Surf shop on the way for rentals or check out their great gear and apparel and surf recommendations.
115 locals recommend
Higgins Beach
115 locals recommend
Surf? This is a good spot. Nice bath house $10 to park. Hit Black Point Surf shop on the way for rentals or check out their great gear and apparel and surf recommendations.