Places to Go and Things to Do, South Portland & Portland
Food Scene
Great menu in an out of the way neighborhood.
Not a great walking around place at night, but there is off-street parking and the food is beautifully prepared.
I've never been disappointed.
28 locals recommend
Isa
79 Portland StGreat menu in an out of the way neighborhood.
Not a great walking around place at night, but there is off-street parking and the food is beautifully prepared.
I've never been disappointed.
Homemade German cuisine a little off the beaten path. The owners Brian and Steffie are either preparing or serving your delicious food. The onion tart is my all time go to.
Cozy and informal. Now open for indoor dining.
10 locals recommend
Schulte & Herr
349 Cumberland Ave Homemade German cuisine a little off the beaten path. The owners Brian and Steffie are either preparing or serving your delicious food. The onion tart is my all time go to.
Cozy and informal. Now open for indoor dining.
They often have live music on the deck in the summer. Also recommended for their lobster 🦞 roll.
131 locals recommend
Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StThey often have live music on the deck in the summer. Also recommended for their lobster 🦞 roll.
Davids 388 Restaurant
388 Cottage RdThai takeout that is just around the corner. Pick it up on your way here. (Closed Monday)
9 locals recommend
Ruby Thailand Cuisine
179 Cottage RdThai takeout that is just around the corner. Pick it up on your way here. (Closed Monday)
The Front Room
73 Congress StGreat for brunch.
Redesigned for a smooth in and out. Folks line up at 6:45 for the 7 am opening. Keep in mind that they are closed Monday and Tuesday. Better stock up on Sunday . 😊
164 locals recommend
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StRedesigned for a smooth in and out. Folks line up at 6:45 for the 7 am opening. Keep in mind that they are closed Monday and Tuesday. Better stock up on Sunday . 😊
Delicious fish tacos in Brunswick. Brunswick is about 30 minutes north. Home of Bowdoin College. Maine State Music 🎼 Theater’s
Taco the town
205 Maine StreetDelicious fish tacos in Brunswick. Brunswick is about 30 minutes north. Home of Bowdoin College. Maine State Music 🎼 Theater’s
El Corazón Casita
158 Benjamin W Pickett StreetSightseeing
On a clear day you can see beautiful views.
A slice of Portland history.
132 locals recommend
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StOn a clear day you can see beautiful views.
A slice of Portland history.
Portland Headlight is about a mile from our house. It's a good walk if you are feeling ambitious. A beautiful drive out Shore Road.
346 locals recommend
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CirclePortland Headlight is about a mile from our house. It's a good walk if you are feeling ambitious. A beautiful drive out Shore Road.
Drinks & Nightlife
Portland Made great craft beer. Often has a food truck on site
138 locals recommend
Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StPortland Made great craft beer. Often has a food truck on site
Central Provisions
414 Fore StAllagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayTop of the East
157 High StAmazing view of the 🌆 city.
Hip new tasting room featuring local brews. Less than a mile away if you want to walk.
Mast Landing Brewing Company - South Portland Taproom
Hip new tasting room featuring local brews. Less than a mile away if you want to walk.
Shopping
Whenever I travel, I usually forget to pack socks. If you forget yours, The Sock Shack has a great selection. Who doesn't need llama socks?
8 locals recommend
The Sock Shack
564 Congress StWhenever I travel, I usually forget to pack socks. If you forget yours, The Sock Shack has a great selection. Who doesn't need llama socks?
Reny's... Their slogan is " A Maine Adventure"
I don't know about that, but if you forgot something, or need a tee-shirt, sweater, sun-block art supplies or even some groceries, they just might have it. Right on Congress Street.
21 locals recommend
Renys Department Store
540 Congress StReny's... Their slogan is " A Maine Adventure"
I don't know about that, but if you forgot something, or need a tee-shirt, sweater, sun-block art supplies or even some groceries, they just might have it. Right on Congress Street.
It’s a surplus and salvage, they often get merch from high end stores going out of business. You have to hunt, but you never know what will be there. There are several Marden's stores throughout the state. Their slogan , "I should have bought it when I saw it, at Marden's".
9 locals recommend
Marden's
451 Payne RdIt’s a surplus and salvage, they often get merch from high end stores going out of business. You have to hunt, but you never know what will be there. There are several Marden's stores throughout the state. Their slogan , "I should have bought it when I saw it, at Marden's".
Sunday Town
A cute eclectic antique shop just at the top of our street . Fun vintage collection
Essentials
CVS
51 Market StThe closest pharmacy.
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveClosest grocery store. It also has a pharmacy,
Solo Cucina Market
161 Ocean StI love their focaccia. Good cheese selection.
Parks & Nature
Scarborough Beach
Black Point Rd
Willard Beach
This beach is a 5 minute walk from our Airbnb.
Cliff House Beach
Shhh! It’s called Secret Beach by the locals. My favorite spot at low tide❤️
Entertainment & Activities
In Winter bring your ice-skates to skate in Mill Creek Pond.
Then go to CIA in Knightville for a cocoa or coffee. In summer it has evening concerts in the bandstand as well as Art in the Park.
Mill Creek Park
50 Hinckley DrIn Winter bring your ice-skates to skate in Mill Creek Pond.
Then go to CIA in Knightville for a cocoa or coffee. In summer it has evening concerts in the bandstand as well as Art in the Park.