Probably some of the best donuts you'll ever have!
Upscale and inventive seafood options. If you don't like oysters or seafood...the chicken sandwich is also incredible!
Coffee!! There are many good coffee shops in Portland, but this is a favorite of ours! Multiple locations.
Hot, golden, crispy duck fat-fried Belgian frites...need we say more?!
Austin Street Brewery Lone Pine Brewing Company Rising Tide Brewing Company Urban Farm Fermentory * These are all in the same area, within walking distance of each other
Cozy, cute distillery with a great vibe. They make their own seltzers. Also carry some local craft beers. Smack dab in the middle of all the above breweries!
Miles and miles of cross country/snow shoe trails! (30 minutes from Portland)
The popular Casco Bay Trail carries visitors along Maine's legendary coast -- perfect for snow shoeing or a winter hike! (~ 30 minutes from Portland)
L.L Bean's flagship store located in Freeport, ME. They often time have events and discounts on outdoor activities, so check their website for fun things to do. (~ 30 min away)
Part of the Eastern Promenade, its fantastic big hill sledding right in the heart of Portland with wonderful ocean views! The Eastern Prom is also a good place to go for a run or walk with ~ 2 miles of paved trail.
Great smaller mountain as close as it gets with lifts and a ski house. A favorite of the locals! (~ 1 hr 15 min from Portland)
Much bigger mountain than Pleasant and a wide range of terrain. Great for a fuller ski day or weekend. (~ 1 hr 45 mins from Portland)