Kendra's Guidebook
Food scene
Great little dinner spot right around the corner from our home. Outdoor seating and live music on the weekends.
13 locals recommend
Sebago Brewing Company
616 Main StreetGreat little dinner spot right around the corner from our home. Outdoor seating and live music on the weekends.
One of our favorites! It’s usually booked unless you make reservations well in advance as with most Portland hotspots, but they take walk ins and have a fun bar as well.
138 locals recommend
Scales
68 Commercial StOne of our favorites! It’s usually booked unless you make reservations well in advance as with most Portland hotspots, but they take walk ins and have a fun bar as well.
Blyth & Burrows
26 Exchange StCentral Provisions
414 Fore StAustin Street Brewery
115 Fox StThe Cookie Jar
554 Shore RdFamous local donuts! You’ll probably wait in line but some people think it’s worth the wait!
9 locals recommend
Tony's Donut Shop
9 Bolton StFamous local donuts! You’ll probably wait in line but some people think it’s worth the wait!
Closest River
You can rent canoes here or go for a quick swim. This is a free local park about 15 minutes away.
6 locals recommend
Shaw Park
55 Partridge LnYou can rent canoes here or go for a quick swim. This is a free local park about 15 minutes away.
Sightseeing
One of many great lighthouses in the South Portland area just across the bridge from Portland. This is the closest and easiest to access.
105 locals recommend
Bug Light Park
One of many great lighthouses in the South Portland area just across the bridge from Portland. This is the closest and easiest to access.
Walking Trails
This beautiful walking trail is just moments away from our home. Great way to start the day or wind down with a walk before having dinner right there at Sebago Brewing.
Shaw Cherry Hill Farm
Cherry Hill RoadThis beautiful walking trail is just moments away from our home. Great way to start the day or wind down with a walk before having dinner right there at Sebago Brewing.
Right in Portland this is a great area to park and explore. You can even extend the walk and head into downtown and make it a day. This is a great stop before heading over the bridge to the lighthouses in South Portland!
93 locals recommend
East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailRight in Portland this is a great area to park and explore. You can even extend the walk and head into downtown and make it a day. This is a great stop before heading over the bridge to the lighthouses in South Portland!
Local Cafe
About a 5-10 minute drive from our home. This is one of my favorite places to sit with friends or go and work for a few hours. They’ve got great breakfast and lunch options as well.
6 locals recommend
Roots Cafe
20 School StAbout a 5-10 minute drive from our home. This is one of my favorite places to sit with friends or go and work for a few hours. They’ve got great breakfast and lunch options as well.
Beaches
Higgins Beach