Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Great food, lengthy menu and most beers on tap in town! Less than 2 miles away.
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The Great Lost Bear
540 Forest AveGreat food, lengthy menu and most beers on tap in town! Less than 2 miles away.
The North Point
35 Silver StCozy restaurant with a spectacular menu in the Oldport.
Great restaurant on Congress Street that serves brunch, dinner and an enjoyable place to get a drink late night.
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Local 188
685 Congress StGreat restaurant on Congress Street that serves brunch, dinner and an enjoyable place to get a drink late night.
Delicious pastries that go quick in the morning. Folks drive from all over the state to get bread here.
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Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StDelicious pastries that go quick in the morning. Folks drive from all over the state to get bread here.
Popular brunch spot in the East End with a quick walk to the Eastern Promenade overlooking Casco Bay. Very close to Portland Observatory too.
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The Front Room
73 Congress StPopular brunch spot in the East End with a quick walk to the Eastern Promenade overlooking Casco Bay. Very close to Portland Observatory too.
One of the best Mexican Restaurants in Portland with vegetarian friendly menu and wide variety of margaritas.
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Taco Escobarr
548 Congress StOne of the best Mexican Restaurants in Portland with vegetarian friendly menu and wide variety of margaritas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dog friendly, local watering hole walking distance to the house.
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Samuel's Bar & Grill
1160 Forest AveDog friendly, local watering hole walking distance to the house.
Established pub style bar that brews their own beer in the Old Port.
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Gritty McDuff's
396 Fore StEstablished pub style bar that brews their own beer in the Old Port.
Ruski's
212 Danforth StLocal, neighborhood dive bar in the West End
Sightseeing
Spectacular views of Casco Bay and great place to take your dog.
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeSpectacular views of Casco Bay and great place to take your dog.
Check hours of operation. Magnificent view of the City at the top.
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Portland Observatory
138 Congress StCheck hours of operation. Magnificent view of the City at the top.
Take the ferry to Peaks Island for an enjoyable day walking around this popular spot.
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Peaks Island
Take the ferry to Peaks Island for an enjoyable day walking around this popular spot.
Parks & Nature
Amazing views of Mt. Washington at the top of this 2 mile or so hike from the parking lot.Approximately a one hour drive north of Portland.
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Pleasant Mountain Summit
Amazing views of Mt. Washington at the top of this 2 mile or so hike from the parking lot.Approximately a one hour drive north of Portland.
Easy, close drive to a small island with pleasant walk around the island's perimeter offering views throughout the walk.
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Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Easy, close drive to a small island with pleasant walk around the island's perimeter offering views throughout the walk.
Shopping
Many local shops to check out in the Old Port. I would recommend starting on Exchange Street and wandering from there.
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Old Port
Many local shops to check out in the Old Port. I would recommend starting on Exchange Street and wandering from there.
The Maine Mall
364 Maine Mall RdAll the name brands you can ask for under one roof
Entertainment & Activities
Live Music available and events. Check calendar for specifics.
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Port City Music Hall
504 Congress StLive Music available and events. Check calendar for specifics.
State Theater
609 Congress StTour a local micro-brew that also offers a spectacular tasting room
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Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayTour a local micro-brew that also offers a spectacular tasting room
Essentials
Shaw's
251 US-1Very close grocery store to the house.
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayPopular grocery close to Hannaford grocer too.