Parks & Nature
Walking trails, fields, historic forts, and a lighthouse.
https://portlandheadlight.com
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdWalking trails, fields, historic forts, and a lighthouse.
https://portlandheadlight.com
Nice walking trail around the island. This is a state park, so you will need to pay an entrance fee when you arrive on the island.
130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Nice walking trail around the island. This is a state park, so you will need to pay an entrance fee when you arrive on the island.
East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailGreat inlet beach area. Water is slightly warmer than other beaches.
52 locals recommend
Ferry Beach, Scarborough, ME
Great inlet beach area. Water is slightly warmer than other beaches.
Sebago Lake State Park
3 Park Access RdState Park + Beach! Good for swimming
Getting Around
Take a ferry out to one of the islands off the coast - https://www.cascobaylines.com
140 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines station
Take a ferry out to one of the islands off the coast - https://www.cascobaylines.com
Entertainment & Activities
Summer Feet Cycling
6 Commercial StGuided Bike tours! - https://www.summerfeet.net
Kayak & Paddleboard tours and rentals! - https://portlandpaddle.net
63 locals recommend
Portland Paddle
1 Eastern PromenadeKayak & Paddleboard tours and rentals! - https://portlandpaddle.net
Arts & Culture
Gallery that hosts events - concerts, film screening, plays, etc. Check their schedule to see if anything cool is happening while you're in town. - http://www.space538.org
72 locals recommend
SPACE
534-538 Congress StGallery that hosts events - concerts, film screening, plays, etc. Check their schedule to see if anything cool is happening while you're in town. - http://www.space538.org
Drinks & Nightlife
Acadia National Bar
504 Congress StBar + Arcade
Scandinavian Gastropub - Great Cocktails + Snacks (Get the bread+butter)
74 locals recommend
The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club
75 Market StScandinavian Gastropub - Great Cocktails + Snacks (Get the bread+butter)
Vena's Fizz House
90 Fore StCocktails, artisanal soda’s + cocktail supplies
The Jewel Box
644 Congress StBramhall
769 Congress StTasty food too! sandwiches and such
Blyth & Burrows
26 Exchange StOur new favorite place in town!