Guidebook for Portland

Joanne
Guidebook for Portland

Essentials

Go there in the mornings for fresh baked goods, and they also have local produce, house-cured meats & local seafood. Plus, an amazing collection of wine and very knowledgeable staff to boot!
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Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine St
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Go there in the mornings for fresh baked goods, and they also have local produce, house-cured meats & local seafood. Plus, an amazing collection of wine and very knowledgeable staff to boot!
Say no more...
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Trader Joe's
87 Marginal Way
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Say no more...
The only reason I put this in is that it's the closet supermarket. I don't recommend it though, hard to find good stuff. Recommend the Hannaford on Forest Ave instead.
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Shaw's
180 Waterman Dr
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The only reason I put this in is that it's the closet supermarket. I don't recommend it though, hard to find good stuff. Recommend the Hannaford on Forest Ave instead.
This says "Pharmacy" but it's the best-stocked grocery store.
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Hannaford Pharmacy
295 Forest Ave
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This says "Pharmacy" but it's the best-stocked grocery store.

Everything Else

Off-leash dog park
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Capisic Pond Park
1-39 Macy St
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Off-leash dog park

Entertainment & Activities

Good rainy-day destination!
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Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point Road
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Good rainy-day destination!
State Park beach with tons of parking concessions stand, showers, other kid-friendly amenities. FEES APPLY!
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Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach Rd
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State Park beach with tons of parking concessions stand, showers, other kid-friendly amenities. FEES APPLY!
Lovely 3 mile walking trail around the back cove. Closed to motor traffic on Sundays, so it becomes a true pedestrian-friendly local destination. (Also, see Payson Park)
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Baxter Boulevard
Baxter Boulevard
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Lovely 3 mile walking trail around the back cove. Closed to motor traffic on Sundays, so it becomes a true pedestrian-friendly local destination. (Also, see Payson Park)
Just off the boulevard, ball fields, tennis courts, playground, etc. Great views of the city across the back cove too!
Edward Payson Park
Just off the boulevard, ball fields, tennis courts, playground, etc. Great views of the city across the back cove too!
Great rainy day destination: family-friendly lanes but with good food and a full bar for the adults.
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Bayside Bowl
58 Alder St
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Great rainy day destination: family-friendly lanes but with good food and a full bar for the adults.

Sightseeing

Best "locals" beach around! Watch the lobster boats launch as you hunt for wild black- and blueberries!
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Kettle Cove
Kettle Cove Road
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Best "locals" beach around! Watch the lobster boats launch as you hunt for wild black- and blueberries!
Must-see Maine tourist destination! Located @ Fort Williams Park: bring a picnic lunch and you can stay for hours. Ball fields, walking trails, grill stands, and of course the lighthouse!
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Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout Circle
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Must-see Maine tourist destination! Located @ Fort Williams Park: bring a picnic lunch and you can stay for hours. Ball fields, walking trails, grill stands, and of course the lighthouse!
This is why Locals love Portland! Go see for yourself...
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade
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This is why Locals love Portland! Go see for yourself...
Take a short ferry over to some of the 365 "Calendar" Islands in Casco Bay. I recommend the Mail Boat ride to see all islands, but if you want to get off, go to Peaks!
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Casco Bay Lines station
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Take a short ferry over to some of the 365 "Calendar" Islands in Casco Bay. I recommend the Mail Boat ride to see all islands, but if you want to get off, go to Peaks!
Lovely opportunity to ride your bikes around the island: easy, 1 hour ride with plenty of picnic stops along the way. From the ferry stop, walk up to the main st and turn left to the bike rental shop.
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Peaks Island
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Lovely opportunity to ride your bikes around the island: easy, 1 hour ride with plenty of picnic stops along the way. From the ferry stop, walk up to the main st and turn left to the bike rental shop.
Great walking trail (though difficult to park during busy weekends, try parking on the street just before the bridge).
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Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1
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Great walking trail (though difficult to park during busy weekends, try parking on the street just before the bridge).
Canoe rental and full-moon canoe events Good walking trails (park just past the Marsh Center)
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Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
92 Pine Point Rd
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Canoe rental and full-moon canoe events Good walking trails (park just past the Marsh Center)
Easy walking trail that runs from Portland all the way to York (I think, at least that's the idea). Pick it up anywhere, just keep your eyes open for the signs along Rt 1.
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Eastern Trail (Scarborough)
Eastern Trail (Scarborough)
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Easy walking trail that runs from Portland all the way to York (I think, at least that's the idea). Pick it up anywhere, just keep your eyes open for the signs along Rt 1.

Food Scene

Lobster Shack at the end of the road - best eats and sights in Maine! (Drive past the entrance to the state park to get to the restaurant)
Two Lights Road
Two Lights Road
Lobster Shack at the end of the road - best eats and sights in Maine! (Drive past the entrance to the state park to get to the restaurant)
High-end foodie locale. Pricey, but inspired.
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Hugo's
88 Middle St
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High-end foodie locale. Pricey, but inspired.
There actually have 2 locations in Portland, both on Congress St so it's confusing. This one is closer to Art & Children's Museum, the other one is closer to the Eastern Prom. Also deliver.
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OTTO
576 Congress St
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There actually have 2 locations in Portland, both on Congress St so it's confusing. This one is closer to Art & Children's Museum, the other one is closer to the Eastern Prom. Also deliver.

Arts & Culture

Right next to the Children's Museum
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Portlandin taidemuseo
7 Congress Sq
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Right next to the Children's Museum
Rainy-day destination. Good mix of first-run and indie films.
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Nickelodeon Cinema (Patriot Cinemas)
1 Temple St
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Rainy-day destination. Good mix of first-run and indie films.
Locals love this small arts and entertainment center. Check their website for details: http://www.space538.org/
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SPACE
534-538 Congress St
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Locals love this small arts and entertainment center. Check their website for details: http://www.space538.org/