Sightseeing
Dog friendly all day during the fall and winter months, easygoing folks, beautiful views of surrounding islands like Peak’s Island.
135 locals recommend
Willard Beach
Dog friendly all day during the fall and winter months, easygoing folks, beautiful views of surrounding islands like Peak’s Island.
Bug Light Park
Walking distance and the history behind it is interesting!
Beautiful! There’s usually a lobster roll truck there, provided the weather is good. Parking can be slightly challenging on really nice weekends. You can also do a nice long there-and-back 5 mile walk and pick up Scratch on the way!
346 locals recommend
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleBeautiful! There’s usually a lobster roll truck there, provided the weather is good. Parking can be slightly challenging on really nice weekends. You can also do a nice long there-and-back 5 mile walk and pick up Scratch on the way!
Gorgeous views and a nice walk. There are coal BBQ grills nestled into the hills if you want to grill and take in the views.
144 locals recommend
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrGorgeous views and a nice walk. There are coal BBQ grills nestled into the hills if you want to grill and take in the views.
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
2 Fort RdWalking distance and awesome!
Magical!! It's pretty busy on weekends, so try and get there early to get a parking space.
130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Magical!! It's pretty busy on weekends, so try and get there early to get a parking space.
Greenbelt Walkway
Greenbelt WalkwayUse this to walk to Bug Light and places like Foulmouthed Brewing!
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach RdOld Orchard Beach
Reminds me of Coney Island, if you're into that.
Get there early to rent a bike or a golf cart to cruise around the island! We strongly encourage to not only book your bike/golf cart reservations in advance and also purchase your ferry ticket as early as possible.
176 locals recommend
Peaks Island
Get there early to rent a bike or a golf cart to cruise around the island! We strongly encourage to not only book your bike/golf cart reservations in advance and also purchase your ferry ticket as early as possible.
Just a beautiful place - dog friendly and sometimes the tide goes out so far that you can walk on the sand bar!
208 locals recommend
Popham Beach State Park
711 Popham RdJust a beautiful place - dog friendly and sometimes the tide goes out so far that you can walk on the sand bar!
We've done this twice! We learned SO much about the fascinating lobstering industry here in New England. We also got the chance to catch our own lobsters and bring them straight over to Portland Lobster Company to eat! You can bring adult beverages onto the boat as well ;)
40 locals recommend
Lucky Catch Cruises
170 Commercial StWe've done this twice! We learned SO much about the fascinating lobstering industry here in New England. We also got the chance to catch our own lobsters and bring them straight over to Portland Lobster Company to eat! You can bring adult beverages onto the boat as well ;)
Ten Apple Farm
241 Yarmouth RdYOU GET TO HIKE WITH GOATS! The hosts are super nice and it's such a fun experience.
Camden
Beautiful town about an hour north of here!
About an hour north from here. It’s almost ONE MILE of breakwater which is mind blowing. It’s like you’re walking I in the middle of the ocean. Be prepared to get splashed! Wear sturdy shoes.
99 locals recommend
Rockland Breakwater Light
About an hour north from here. It’s almost ONE MILE of breakwater which is mind blowing. It’s like you’re walking I in the middle of the ocean. Be prepared to get splashed! Wear sturdy shoes.
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
426 Wolfe's Neck RdReally easy walking and a fun place to camp !
East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailThey have live events here and it's a fun place to catch a concert - near Bissell Brewing!
28 locals recommend
Thompson Point
Thompsons PointThey have live events here and it's a fun place to catch a concert - near Bissell Brewing!
Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
92 Pine Point RdAbout an hour and a half drive, but so worth it in the Spring and Summer.
162 locals recommend
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens DrAbout an hour and a half drive, but so worth it in the Spring and Summer.
Higgins Beach Public Parking
Food scene
The sea salt bagels are amazing and they have rotating savory and sweet pastries. As of April 2022, this location is still under construction, but they have another location nearby called Toast Bar.
164 locals recommend
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StThe sea salt bagels are amazing and they have rotating savory and sweet pastries. As of April 2022, this location is still under construction, but they have another location nearby called Toast Bar.
Willard Scoops
429 Preble StWalking distance!
The peanut butter sundae is *chef's kiss.* Parking can be really difficult so be prepared - it's popular!
36 locals recommend
Red's Dairy Freeze
167 Cottage RdThe peanut butter sundae is *chef's kiss.* Parking can be really difficult so be prepared - it's popular!
Gets REALLY busy in the summer and parking is tough to find. But if you're patient and wait it out for a spot, it's definitely work the visit. Amazing food and views.
136 locals recommend
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdGets REALLY busy in the summer and parking is tough to find. But if you're patient and wait it out for a spot, it's definitely work the visit. Amazing food and views.
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StGet the lobster rolls! Oysters are also amazing.
You can't go wrong here. Everything is good. I recommend splitting a sandwich if you're not starving - they're more filling than you'd expect!
172 locals recommend
Duckfat
43 Middle StYou can't go wrong here. Everything is good. I recommend splitting a sandwich if you're not starving - they're more filling than you'd expect!
Duckfat Friteshack
43 Washington AveConnected to oxbow!
This is such a fun place just to hang out and listen to great live music on the water and have a couple of drinks on the water. If you book a Lucky Catch Cruise to catch your own lobsters, this is where you'll bring them. They cook them however you'd like!
130 locals recommend
Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StThis is such a fun place just to hang out and listen to great live music on the water and have a couple of drinks on the water. If you book a Lucky Catch Cruise to catch your own lobsters, this is where you'll bring them. They cook them however you'd like!
Get the soup dumplings! Everything else is also equally amazing. on weekends, be prepared to place your order for pickup 2 hours earlier than you'd like to eat. This place is popular!
102 locals recommend
Empire
575 Congress StGet the soup dumplings! Everything else is also equally amazing. on weekends, be prepared to place your order for pickup 2 hours earlier than you'd like to eat. This place is popular!
Get the burritos! The tacos are just OK. If you're craving good Mexican, the burritos will definitely hit the spot. We prefer El Corazon/Casita :)
61 locals recommend
Taco Trio
60 Ocean StGet the burritos! The tacos are just OK. If you're craving good Mexican, the burritos will definitely hit the spot. We prefer El Corazon/Casita :)
Central Provisions
414 Fore StSuper popular!
Very close to the Airbnb with nice views of the marina. Food is pricey and just okay in our opinion, but it does the trick.
13 locals recommend
North 43 Bistro
1 Spring Point DrVery close to the Airbnb with nice views of the marina. Food is pricey and just okay in our opinion, but it does the trick.
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StGreat grocery to find fresh local goods.
Yum!! Fair priced oysters and you can even take some home - they sell gloves and knives and will show you how to shuck them yourself if you decide to go this route.
41 locals recommend
The Shop by Island Creek Oysters
123 Washington AveYum!! Fair priced oysters and you can even take some home - they sell gloves and knives and will show you how to shuck them yourself if you decide to go this route.
Omg - SO good, you won't regret the chocolate sea salt donut. They also sell these at Hannafords!
219 locals recommend
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveOmg - SO good, you won't regret the chocolate sea salt donut. They also sell these at Hannafords!
Mr. Tuna
83 Monument SqYUM! Pricey but easily the best sushi you'll find in Portland.
There is a location in South Portland and one in Old Port! Very good pizza and they also deliver!
191 locals recommend
OTTO
576 Congress StThere is a location in South Portland and one in Old Port! Very good pizza and they also deliver!
You can walk here (0.7 miles away) and they have outdoor seating. You can bring your pup!
80 locals recommend
Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage RdYou can walk here (0.7 miles away) and they have outdoor seating. You can bring your pup!
The Honey Paw
78 Middle StThe closest thing to an “authentic” California burrito that we’ve found on the East Coast. Their taquitos are amazing, chips and salsa are super fresh. This is a weekend staple for us for sure!
They also opened up Casita which is super close and walking distance :)
10 locals recommend
Restaurante El Corazon
190 State StThe closest thing to an “authentic” California burrito that we’ve found on the East Coast. Their taquitos are amazing, chips and salsa are super fresh. This is a weekend staple for us for sure!
They also opened up Casita which is super close and walking distance :)
Outdoor seating and they take over the phone reservations. Pricey but nice to treat yourself!
48 locals recommend
Saltwater Grille
231 Front StOutdoor seating and they take over the phone reservations. Pricey but nice to treat yourself!
Amazing brisket tacos and margs! Outdoor seating and they take online reservations!
77 locals recommend
Terlingua
40 Washington AveAmazing brisket tacos and margs! Outdoor seating and they take online reservations!
We haven't had the food here yet but the patio is nice and the cocktails are decent!
19 locals recommend
The Thirsty Pig
37 Exchange StWe haven't had the food here yet but the patio is nice and the cocktails are decent!
Ramona's
98 Washington AveExcellent sandwiches
The Great Lost Bear
540 Forest AveFun, big bar with great bar food.
Woodford Food & Beverage
660 Forest AveI believe they take reservations via the Resy app!
Leeward
85 Free StAMAZING pasta!
Cheese Louise Portland
363 Fore StreetReally good fancy grilled cheese!
We like to order this via the DoorDash app when we’re feeling lazy. Really really good!
6 locals recommend
Kuno
166 Cumberland AvenueWe like to order this via the DoorDash app when we’re feeling lazy. Really really good!
Super yum, small plates, a little pricey, but worth it and it’s on Washington ave, which has a lot of good food and drink spots!
41 locals recommend
Cong Tu Bot
57 Washington AveSuper yum, small plates, a little pricey, but worth it and it’s on Washington ave, which has a lot of good food and drink spots!
El Corazón Casita
A ~5 minute walk from the Airbnb. Awesome Mexican food.
SoPo Seafood
Cafe Louis
Cia Cafe
72 Ocean StVerbena Eat Right Now
103 Ocean StCrispy Gai
Wayside Tavern
Really good smash burgers on Sunday nights. Their apps and cocktails are amazing.
The Highroller Lobster Co
104 Exchange StOun Lido’s
Bird & Co.
539 Deering AveScales
68 Commercial StOur dear friends own this spot and it has a delicious variety of fermented foods and amazing matchas!
Onggi
131 Washington AveOur dear friends own this spot and it has a delicious variety of fermented foods and amazing matchas!
Breweries/Bars
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington AveIf you're a fan of farmhouse ales.
In our opinion a little overhyped, but it's a staple with decent food!
137 locals recommend
Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StIn our opinion a little overhyped, but it's a staple with decent food!
Outdoor seating for COVID - super friendly staff and superb beers. Dog friendly! One of our favorites.
49 locals recommend
Bunker Brewing Company
17 Westfield StOutdoor seating for COVID - super friendly staff and superb beers. Dog friendly! One of our favorites.
Good brews, nice people. Outdoor seating but in the colder months it's a little tough to bear — there are outdoor heaters but it can get pretty windy. It’s next to rising tide
70 locals recommend
Austin Street Brewery
115 Fox StGood brews, nice people. Outdoor seating but in the colder months it's a little tough to bear — there are outdoor heaters but it can get pretty windy. It’s next to rising tide
Must go! It's SO beautiful inside and very spacious so you can feel safe inside during COVID. They also have heated outdoor seating and I believe you can reserve tables for larger parties. They also have a contactless pickup system if you just want to swing by and pick up beers. Their pizzas are also pretty good!
86 locals recommend
Maine Beer Company
525 US-1Must go! It's SO beautiful inside and very spacious so you can feel safe inside during COVID. They also have heated outdoor seating and I believe you can reserve tables for larger parties. They also have a contactless pickup system if you just want to swing by and pick up beers. Their pizzas are also pretty good!
Goodfire Brewing Co.
219 Anderson StAmazing beer selection and some good eats in the heart of Old Port.
85 locals recommend
Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal PlazaAmazing beer selection and some good eats in the heart of Old Port.
Belleflower Brewing Company
66 Cove StreetReally good!
Super cool ambiance with an indoor fireplace in the colder months.
11 locals recommend
Batson River Brewing & Distilling - Portland
82 Hanover StreetSuper cool ambiance with an indoor fireplace in the colder months.
Maps
64A Market StFun bar with great music.
Exactly a 1 mile walk from the Airbnb - great beers and atmosphere.
Mast Landing Brewing Company - South Portland Taproom
Exactly a 1 mile walk from the Airbnb - great beers and atmosphere.
The King's Head
254 Commercial StAmazing food and drinks
Wayside Tavern
Après
Super fun hard seltzer spot
Lone Pine Brewing Company
219 Anderson StThe Portland Zoo
41 Fox StLambs
Belleflower Brewing Company
Groceries
Very close to the Airbnb with a great beer and wine selection. Also a good place to pick up snacks/sandwiches for the beach!
Ferry Village Market
323 BroadwayVery close to the Airbnb with a great beer and wine selection. Also a good place to pick up snacks/sandwiches for the beach!
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveRosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StCVS
51 Market StCity/town information
Freeport
Original LLBean flagship store is here and lots of outlet shopping.
Hiking within 1 hour of Portland
Bradbury Mountain State Park
528 Hallowell RdPleasant Mountain Summit
Douglas Mountain
Rattlesnake Mountain
Mount Agamenticus
Traveler advice
Getting around
Download the “passport” app to pay for meters in old port.
The existing meters no longer take coins or card - it’s all done via the passport app.
Getting around
Download local food delivery apps
2Dinein, carhop, Uber eats, DoorDash!
Getting around
Uber and Lyft can take a while!
Ubers and Lyfts run here, but you may want to request one ~15 minutes before you want to leave. They can take a while!