Portland Guidebook
Food scene
Best fancy lobster roll in Portland. Plus it is 3 blocks from the property!
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StBest fancy lobster roll in Portland. Plus it is 3 blocks from the property!
The Honey Paw
78 Middle StNoodle bar. Great fried chicken. Best Khao Soi outside of Chang Mai
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StBest fancy restaurant in Portland.
Forage Market
123 Washington AveBest bagels in town. Within walking distance
Best bakery in town. Get there early, they sell out fast. Get the Chocolate Sable cookie. You won't be disappointed with any choice you make.
114 locals recommend
Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StBest bakery in town. Get there early, they sell out fast. Get the Chocolate Sable cookie. You won't be disappointed with any choice you make.
Tomaso's Canteen
18 Hampshire StHole in the wall bar just steps from the property. Jello shots.
Taco Trio
60 Ocean StBest tacos in portland just over the bridge in SoPo.
LB Kitchen
255 Congress StSmoothies, healthy take-out, kid's menu
Family friendly lunch or dinner spot! Right on the water, you can't beat these views.
98 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StFamily friendly lunch or dinner spot! Right on the water, you can't beat these views.
We love the seafood here, and they always have live music in the summer. Such a fun spot for families, groups, or anyone looking for some high quality seafood with a view.
131 locals recommend
Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StWe love the seafood here, and they always have live music in the summer. Such a fun spot for families, groups, or anyone looking for some high quality seafood with a view.
Cong Tu Bot
57 Washington AveLocal's favorite- Vietnamese food take-out
Banh Appetit
171 Cumberland AvenueSuper affordable and delicious Bahn Mi take-out joint
Delicious ice cream made from all real ingredients! Dairy free, processed sugar free, and nut free options.
9 locals recommend
Sticky Sweet
119 Cumberland AveDelicious ice cream made from all real ingredients! Dairy free, processed sugar free, and nut free options.
Slab
25 Preble StFamily friendly pizza spot with great beers on tap!
Delicious, locally made ice cream in the middle of the Old Port
14 locals recommend
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
51 Exchange StDelicious, locally made ice cream in the middle of the Old Port
Coffee spot serving delicious treats, on the way up to the Eastern Promenade
6 locals recommend
Coveside Coffee
28 Vannah AveCoffee spot serving delicious treats, on the way up to the Eastern Promenade
They got it all here and it's just around the corner! Expect a wait as this place is very popular!
The Friendly Toast
They got it all here and it's just around the corner! Expect a wait as this place is very popular!
Terlingua
40 Washington AveYummy bbq, creative, tacos, drinks, all the things
Izakaya Minato
54 Washington AveJapanese bar bites. Amazing food. Get one of everything!
Best Chinese food in Maine, probably the USA. They do take out too! Don't miss this one!
102 locals recommend
Empire
575 Congress StBest Chinese food in Maine, probably the USA. They do take out too! Don't miss this one!
Papi Portland
Puerto Rican bay and restaurant. Don't miss this one!
Crispy Gai
Thai inspired menu. Order everything on the menu. You won't be disappointed.
Bar Futo
Binchotan fired cooking. Japanese restaurant from the Mr. Tuna and Crispy Gai team. Yum!
Local Drinks
Beer, Bars, Breweries, Distilleries, Kombucharies, Watering Holes
Best Maine Brewery. Allagash White!
Food truck on site. Outdoor seating. Other Breweries nearby.
156 locals recommend
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayBest Maine Brewery. Allagash White!
Food truck on site. Outdoor seating. Other Breweries nearby.
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington AveGreat local beer that is within walking distance
Root Wild Kombucha
135 Washington AveBest Kombucha around.
Three of Strong Spirits
35B Diamond StLocal distillery
Kombucha! Close to a lot of other breweries. Big, family-friendly space for kids to run around
47 locals recommend
Urban Farm Fermentory
200 Anderson StKombucha! Close to a lot of other breweries. Big, family-friendly space for kids to run around
Great, clean beers. Open space, perfect for large groups or kids. Food trucks often visit here.
70 locals recommend
Austin Street Brewery
115 Fox StGreat, clean beers. Open space, perfect for large groups or kids. Food trucks often visit here.
Classic and tasty Portland brewery. Family friendly. They now offer food too!
138 locals recommend
Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StClassic and tasty Portland brewery. Family friendly. They now offer food too!
Okay this is our all-time favorite bar to visit. Definitely a local's spot, hole-in-the-wall. If you are looking to listen to records in a dimly-lit, tiny bar with cake and grilled cheese specials... this is the place for you!
21 locals recommend
Maps
64A Market StOkay this is our all-time favorite bar to visit. Definitely a local's spot, hole-in-the-wall. If you are looking to listen to records in a dimly-lit, tiny bar with cake and grilled cheese specials... this is the place for you!
Beer lover's paradise! This is a well-loved local's spot with a huge beer list.
85 locals recommend
Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal PlazaBeer lover's paradise! This is a well-loved local's spot with a huge beer list.
Arcade games galore! Note: this spot is 21+ except for limited family hours that change periodically
25 locals recommend
Acadia National Bar
504 Congress StArcade games galore! Note: this spot is 21+ except for limited family hours that change periodically
Belleflower Brewing Company
Great beers and only a few blocks away.
Music
Blue
650 Congress StLive local music scene.
Thompsons Point
Thompsons PointOutdoor live music
State Theater
609 Congress StIndoor concerts
Local bands play here almost every night
46 locals recommend
Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple StLocal bands play here almost every night
One Longfellow Square
181 State StIntimate, small music venue that often has big name acts
Kids Entertainment
Rainy day or any day fun for kids of all ages.
114 locals recommend
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadRainy day or any day fun for kids of all ages.
Best playground in Portland. Within walking distance. Has a splash pad and giant kiddie pool in the summer.
87 locals recommend
Deering Oaks Park
Best playground in Portland. Within walking distance. Has a splash pad and giant kiddie pool in the summer.
Big art museum with something for the whole family- Friday nights 4-8pm are free admission
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqBig art museum with something for the whole family- Friday nights 4-8pm are free admission
Beautiful playground overlooking the water- food trucks visit here in the summer
Eastern Promenade Children's Playground
197-229 Eastern PromenadeBeautiful playground overlooking the water- food trucks visit here in the summer
This place is a favorite for older kids and might be interesting to little ones too!
23 locals recommend
International Cryptozoology Museum
32 Resurgam PlThis place is a favorite for older kids and might be interesting to little ones too!
A favorite spot for families and dog-walkers. If it's busy, check out some of the coves around this area. We often find beach glass around here.
93 locals recommend
East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailA favorite spot for families and dog-walkers. If it's busy, check out some of the coves around this area. We often find beach glass around here.
Treehouse Toys
47 Exchange StFun kid's toy store in the Old Port
One of our favorite rainy day spots! They have a huge kid's section
8 locals recommend
Portland Public Library
One of our favorite rainy day spots! They have a huge kid's section
Bowling, craft beer, food! We go here all the time as a family or to meet up with friends
93 locals recommend
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StBowling, craft beer, food! We go here all the time as a family or to meet up with friends
This is a local's find- a community church with an amazing indoor playground. We love this spot when we get stuck inside with cold or rainy weather. All are welcome.
The Point
345 Clarks Pond ParkwayThis is a local's find- a community church with an amazing indoor playground. We love this spot when we get stuck inside with cold or rainy weather. All are welcome.
Urban Air Trampoline Park
333 Clarks Pond PkwyIndoor trampoline park!
Amusement park and water park. Your kids will be sure to love this place!
137 locals recommend
Funtown Splashtown USA
774 Portland RdAmusement park and water park. Your kids will be sure to love this place!
Low key reserve nestled in the woods. You can see a moose up close!
54 locals recommend
Maine Wildlife Park
56 Game Farm RdLow key reserve nestled in the woods. You can see a moose up close!
Want to catch a movie while in Portland?! This is the place. Walking distance from the apartment.
53 locals recommend
Nickelodeon Cinema (Patriot Cinemas)
1 Temple StWant to catch a movie while in Portland?! This is the place. Walking distance from the apartment.
Groceries
Portland Food Co-op
290 Congress StLocal groceries directly across the street.
Check out the farmers' market if you're visiting in the summer! Saturday mornings in Deering Oaks. Then visit the playground after.
64 locals recommend
Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering AveCheck out the farmers' market if you're visiting in the summer! Saturday mornings in Deering Oaks. Then visit the playground after.
Small, local grocer up on the hill. If you're heading up to the Eastern Promenade, you can stop here for sandwiches, drinks, or a cookie!
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StSmall, local grocer up on the hill. If you're heading up to the Eastern Promenade, you can stop here for sandwiches, drinks, or a cookie!
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset StWhole Foods a few blocks away
Relaxation!
Get the hot stone massage and float through the rest of the day. Just a couple blocks away from the property.
13 locals recommend
Nine Stones Spa
185 Fore StGet the hot stone massage and float through the rest of the day. Just a couple blocks away from the property.
Sightseeing
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleMaine's most iconic lighthouse
About an hours drive north. Enjoy the beautiful gardens, giant trolls and miles of trails.
163 locals recommend
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens DrAbout an hours drive north. Enjoy the beautiful gardens, giant trolls and miles of trails.
Get the ferry schedule and head out to Peaks Island for the day. Rent a bike or golf cart to explore the island. Most of the islands attractions can be seen by foot.
176 locals recommend
Peaks Island
Get the ferry schedule and head out to Peaks Island for the day. Rent a bike or golf cart to explore the island. Most of the islands attractions can be seen by foot.