Guidebook for Portland
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Portland International Jetport
1001 Westbrook StConvenient location
Back Cove Trail
Back Cove TrailGreat for walking/running/biking.
Old Port
Shopping, restaurants, bars, museums, etc.
Casco Bay Lines
56 Commercial StFerry terminal for island cruises, harbor tours, sunset cruises.
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqFree on the first Friday of every month!
Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal PlazaFor the true beer lover.
Shipyard Brewing Company
86 Newbury StFree brewery tours and tastings daily.
Deering Oaks Park
Saturday farmer's market.
Perfect place to have a picnic, take a walk, go to the beach, watch the boats in the water, canoe, kayak, or let your kids blow off some energy at the park.
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadePerfect place to have a picnic, take a walk, go to the beach, watch the boats in the water, canoe, kayak, or let your kids blow off some energy at the park.
Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StGreat little bakery. Fresh bread,scones, coffee, cookies...
If you are not afraid to try interesting and fun ice cream flavors, do not miss the opportunity to go to Mt. Desert Ice Cream in the Old Port!
14 locals recommend
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
51 Exchange StIf you are not afraid to try interesting and fun ice cream flavors, do not miss the opportunity to go to Mt. Desert Ice Cream in the Old Port!
Breathing Room Yoga and Movement Studio
146 Ocean StGet your Yoga on!
Niraj Yoga
648 Congress St$9 yoga!
Vientiane Market
157 Noyes StA tiny grocery store/ Thai takeout place.
Food Scene
Js Oyster
5 Portland PierWhere the locals go...
Hella Good Tacos LLC
500 Washington AveGreat food, friendly owners, $2 tacos on Tuesdays and a great beer selection.
Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring Stdumplings & deliciousness. You won't be disappointed.
Po' Boys & Pickles
1124 Forest AveNew Orleans inspired sandwiches.
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett Stspecializing in delicious breakfast sandwiches.
Shopping
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveBacon Cheddar Donuts!
Friendly Discount Beverage
1037 Forest AveAwesome beer selection, knowledgable and friendly staff.
Arts & Culture
If you are here on a Thursday during the summer there are free music concerts starting at 5:00 PM. (Alive at Five)
12 locals recommend
Monument Square
456 Congress StIf you are here on a Thursday during the summer there are free music concerts starting at 5:00 PM. (Alive at Five)
Essentials
Giant Hannaford Grocery Store- has natural foods, organic foods, local foods, seafood, wine, beer, liquor, and a pharmacy.
17 locals recommend
Hannaford Pharmacy
295 Forest AveGiant Hannaford Grocery Store- has natural foods, organic foods, local foods, seafood, wine, beer, liquor, and a pharmacy.
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset StOrganic foods.
Grocery store, lots of frozen food options, cheap vino and friendly staff.
148 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayGrocery store, lots of frozen food options, cheap vino and friendly staff.
Rite Aid Pharmacy
33 Depot RdPharmacy and the basics in case you forgot something.
Walgreens
127 Marginal WayGroceries and other essentials in case you forgot anything.
Entertainment & Activities
Mackworth Island Trail
Mackworth Island TrailBeautiful walking trail.
Smiling Hill Farm
781 County Rdanimals and ice cream
Drinks & Nightlife
Dive bar- If you want to stay local and play pool and ping pong, this is the place to go.
Ernie's Pool & Darts
815 Forest AveDive bar- If you want to stay local and play pool and ping pong, this is the place to go.
Samuel's Bar & Grill
1160 Forest Ave great pub food, local atmosphere, cheap drinks.