Things To Do
Food & Drinks
See the FAQ for specific recommendations gathered from our friends.
Old Port & Downtown
Cobblestone roads. Apothecaries, boutiques, bookstores. Waterfront views and food. Great for wandering, shopping, and vibing.
Commercial Street
Shops and views of the working waterfront.
Portland Freedom Trail
Self-guided tour of Portland's historic districts
Portland Museum of Art
Free for visitors 21 and under. $20 for adults. Admission is free on Fridays 4-8pm. No public parking options.
Victoria Mansion
A historic house museum. $19.25 for adults.
Portland Head Light
Iconic lighthouse located on the shores of Fort Williams Park. You cannot enter the lighthouse itself, but park admission is free (parking, however, is not). Not walking distance from the venue.
Peaks Island
Quaint, New England island town. Ferry with Casco Bay Lines can be as quick as 17 minutes. Recommendation is to plan to visit the island on foot.
Freeport
Shopping area and home to L.L. Bean and several New England breweries like the Maine Beer Company. ~20 minutes by car.
Eastern Promenade
Public parks are one of our favorite things.