Katie & Arthur
Things To Do
Old Port
This area is fun for shopping, restaurants, and bars! This is a recommended area to stay near if you are interested in exploring Portland.
Three of Strong Spirits
Check out their many rum and cocktail options at the tasting room and explore some of the other distilleries and breweries nearby in East Bayside
Duckfat
Delicious fries and sandwiches, but very popular so be prepared to wait or go at an off time!
Eventide Oyster Co.
They have a unique take on the lobster roll and other great seafood. Reservations recommended!
The Shop by Island Creek Oysters
Oysters! Other fun restaurants in the area too
Standard Baking Co
The best baked goods and bread!
Street & Co
Their specialty is seafood and pasta and the cobblestone Wharf Street where they are located is very lively at night
Bresca & the Honeybee
Gourmet ice creams with lake and swimming/beach access very close to our wedding venue (Shady Lane Farm)
The Gelato Fiasco Old Port
Our favorite gelato!
Eastern Prom Food Truck Park
Great views of the bay and a variety of food trucks visit here
Scarborough Beach
Our favorite local beach and also a place to try out surfing in Maine
Portland Head Light
An iconic Maine lighthouse and with parks to walk around too
Casco Bay Ferry Ride
Take the ferry out from Portland harbor and explore Peaks Island with bikes. Casco Bay ferry lines also has other specialty cruises to explore the bay and islands.
Portland Schooner Co.
They have various sails that you can join including a sunset one
Kayaking
Kayaking is a great way to explore Maine by water and be active
Hiking
There are lots of great hikes in Maine! Here are some of our recommended ones: Portland Area: Fore River Sanctuary Mackworth Island Presumpscot River Back Cove / Eastern Promenade Trail Freeport Area: Bradbury Mountain State Park Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park Trail Harraseekeet and White Pines Trail Loop Hedgehog Mountain Pettengill Farm One hour from Portland: Tumbledown Agamenticus Mountain Pleasant Mountain Scoffield Shores Morse Mountain
Bissell Brothers Brewing Company
Fun brewery to check out and Thompson's Point also sometimes has concerts and other events like food trucks
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
Awesome rocky coast views and lots of classic seafood options. Especially nice at sunset!
Pineland Farms
Pick your own strawberries, peas, and raspberries at their produce division
L.L.Bean
The flagship store with a giant Bean boot and they run some guided outdoor experiences! Lots of outlet shopping is in the area. Freeport is also close to the wedding venue and an option for lodging.
Red's Eats
Popular spot for lobster rolls on Route 1 and about an hour north of Portland
Acadia National Park
This beautiful national park is a great place to visit if you have a longer time in Maine and you can drive up the coast along Route 1 to get there.
Après
Hard cider and seltzer distillery/bar in East Bayside
Tandem Coffee and Bakery
Great coffee and baked goods
The Holy Donut
Yummy potato donuts!
Baharat
Middle-eastern food in East Bayside near Three of Strong