Stop by the oldest lighthouse in Maine if you have a little extra time! About a 15 minute drive from downtown Portland
If you go to Portland Head Light -- swing by the nearby Cape Elizabeth beaches!
41 acres, rocky headlands, Casco Bay & Atlantic Ocean views, dogs allowed on leash ($7 fee).
Dogs allowed, local favorite beach, swimming, boating
Take a walk, ride a bike, have a picnic
See some art!
Hang out and have a picnic at the Eastern Promenade, one of the city's best known public parks. Food trucks line a parking lot on Cutter Street nearby.
239 acres, garden style cemetery, wildlife, bird watching
17-minute ferry ride from Portland. Biking, kayaking, swimming at Sandy and Centennial Beaches, cafes, seafood restaurants, Fifth marine regiment museum, WWII fort, golf cart rentals, art galleries, 3.9 mile walking loop
Great pastries, coffee...
More pastries, more coffee
Craft donuts
All day cafe/bar/marketplace
Korean and vegetarian restaurant
Grilled cheese, happy hour food, vegan, gluten-free
Tapas, paella, Spanish food, cocktails, local art
Southern comfort food
BBQ and Southwestern dishes
Upscale local fish, bistro setting, reservations required
Upscale seafood restaurant
Taproom and beer garden... drafts and bottles, sandwiches, salads, snacks, meat & cheese bar
Aged beers, pizza and food options
Public House, distillery tours, nachos, fried chicken, short rib poutine
Cakes and sweet treats, specialty martinis
Beer, bites, tasting room. One-hour guided tasting and wild barrel room tour (reservations required).