Some of my favorite places!
Food Scene
Handcrafted chocolates. Amazing flavor combinations. Excellent customer service. The hot chocolate is out of this world. My favorite chocolate shop. Tell Catherine that Courtney sent you! She will also ship.
Chocolats Passion
175 Brackett StHandcrafted chocolates. Amazing flavor combinations. Excellent customer service. The hot chocolate is out of this world. My favorite chocolate shop. Tell Catherine that Courtney sent you! She will also ship.
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett StExcellent breakfast sandwiches!
Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StBest bakery in the world!
Excellent food and dining right on the waterfront. Fresh fish. Great wine list.
138 locals recommend
Scales
68 Commercial StExcellent food and dining right on the waterfront. Fresh fish. Great wine list.
Great selection of gelato.
On Fridays, there are many vegan options and they are delicious.
They also have a small selection of Italian liqueurs.
21 locals recommend
Gorgeous Gelato
434 Fore StGreat selection of gelato.
On Fridays, there are many vegan options and they are delicious.
They also have a small selection of Italian liqueurs.
Great spot for seasonal local veggies! The place where farmers sell their produce directly to you. Excellent and fresh. In addition to product, you'll find cheeses, breads, pastries, honey, jellies, pickled things, etc...
Not to be missed. Especially if you plan on doing some cooking.
64 locals recommend
Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering AveGreat spot for seasonal local veggies! The place where farmers sell their produce directly to you. Excellent and fresh. In addition to product, you'll find cheeses, breads, pastries, honey, jellies, pickled things, etc...
Not to be missed. Especially if you plan on doing some cooking.
Nura Hummus and Falafel
1 Monument WayLots of Flavor here, vegetarian and vegan options, too!
Great place on the pier for fresh local seafood! Their lobster stew is amazing.
83 locals recommend
Js Oyster
5 Portland PierGreat place on the pier for fresh local seafood! Their lobster stew is amazing.
Bard Coffee
185 Middle StGreat Coffee.
Yardie Ting LLC
28 Monument SquareJamaican Food. Yum!
Yosaku
1 Danforth StExcellent Fresh Sushi. Dine in or take out.
Pai Men Miyake
188 State StRamen, Ramen, Ramen. Some sushi, too.
Green Elephant
608 Congress StEverything is Vegan or Vegetarian! Delicious.
The Highroller Lobster Co
104 Exchange StGreat lobster and crab rolls. Don't miss the fries!
Ruby's West End
Great local spot.
The Danforth
Great food and cocktails.
Neighborhoods
Great historic district to walk around. Many places for shopping, coffee, and dining.
223 locals recommend
Old Port
Great historic district to walk around. Many places for shopping, coffee, and dining.
Great street on the waterfront. Walk the working wharf. You'll also find shopping, dining, coffee, and bars.
9 locals recommend
Commercial Street
Commercial StreetGreat street on the waterfront. Walk the working wharf. You'll also find shopping, dining, coffee, and bars.
The West End neighborhood is where you'll be staying if you choose this listing. Wander around and look at the historic houses and mansions.
Flanking this neighborhood is an old cemetery worth checking out. Also, the Western Prom is a lovely park with views of mountains and the airport (it's neat to watch the planes fly in and out).
21 locals recommend
West End
The West End neighborhood is where you'll be staying if you choose this listing. Wander around and look at the historic houses and mansions.
Flanking this neighborhood is an old cemetery worth checking out. Also, the Western Prom is a lovely park with views of mountains and the airport (it's neat to watch the planes fly in and out).
Great Park overlooking Casco Bay. Sometimes you'll find a selection of food trucks. Grab a bite, find a some grass, and enjoy it all.
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeGreat Park overlooking Casco Bay. Sometimes you'll find a selection of food trucks. Grab a bite, find a some grass, and enjoy it all.
Sightseeing
Beautiful park with an historic lighthouse. Be sure to do the cliff walk. You may even see lobster fishers pulling their traps.
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdBeautiful park with an historic lighthouse. Be sure to do the cliff walk. You may even see lobster fishers pulling their traps.
Hike around this island. Views of Casco Bay. Be sure to explore the fairy houses, too!
130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Hike around this island. Views of Casco Bay. Be sure to explore the fairy houses, too!
Beer Tasting!
Great beers in a great tasting room. Feeling hungry? Order one of their wood fired pizzas.
This company has happy workers who are taken care of. MBC also donates to environmental causes.
86 locals recommend
Maine Beer Company
525 US-1Great beers in a great tasting room. Feeling hungry? Order one of their wood fired pizzas.
This company has happy workers who are taken care of. MBC also donates to environmental causes.
Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StExcellent selection of beers.
Austin Street Brewery
115 Fox StGreat IPAs and outdoor seating.
Local Market
Great little market to get some local organic produce, pre-made items, and anything to make a meal at home. Great breads, too.
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StGreat little market to get some local organic produce, pre-made items, and anything to make a meal at home. Great breads, too.
Shopping
The Sock Shack
564 Congress StWonderfully diverse selection of socks. Great place for a souvenir!
How about a wearable souvenir? Expert bra fitting, beautiful selection of specialty and everyday lingerie.
Aristelle
92 Exchange StHow about a wearable souvenir? Expert bra fitting, beautiful selection of specialty and everyday lingerie.
The Lady in the Moon
15 Monument SqTeas, tarot cards, books, crystals, oddities. Check this place out.
Longfellow Books
1 Monument SqGreat local book store.
Textiles. Paper. Baby. Bath. Tabletop. Accessories. Vintage.
All sorts of wonderful things here. Looking for a gift for yourself or another? This is a great place to start.
7 locals recommend
Blanche & Mimi
195 Middle StTextiles. Paper. Baby. Bath. Tabletop. Accessories. Vintage.
All sorts of wonderful things here. Looking for a gift for yourself or another? This is a great place to start.
Local Favorite. "Reny's! The Maine Adventure!" Maine's mini department store. Forgot something, need a souvenir, new new pair of Carhardts, a snack? You'll find that and more here.
21 locals recommend
Renys Department Store
540 Congress StLocal Favorite. "Reny's! The Maine Adventure!" Maine's mini department store. Forgot something, need a souvenir, new new pair of Carhardts, a snack? You'll find that and more here.