Food Scene
About 10 blocks of boutiques, great restaurants and micro breweries. Not to be missed.
223 locals recommend
Old Port
About 10 blocks of boutiques, great restaurants and micro breweries. Not to be missed.
The lobster roll is king here. Get a picnic table by the ocean and climb on the rocks down to the surf. Anticipate long lines in the summer, but it's worth it for the seafood and the oceanfront.
136 locals recommend
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdThe lobster roll is king here. Get a picnic table by the ocean and climb on the rocks down to the surf. Anticipate long lines in the summer, but it's worth it for the seafood and the oceanfront.
Recommend the cheese plate for an appetizer, duck or scallops for the main course, and lobster mac and cheese for a side. Pricy, but really good food.
24 locals recommend
The Grill Room & Bar
84 Exchange StreetRecommend the cheese plate for an appetizer, duck or scallops for the main course, and lobster mac and cheese for a side. Pricy, but really good food.
Recommend the fish chowder or lobster roll. Don't miss a Maine specialty -- the bumbleberry pie. Open year-round. In the winter, order the fish chowder.
84 locals recommend
Joe's Boathouse Catering
Recommend the fish chowder or lobster roll. Don't miss a Maine specialty -- the bumbleberry pie. Open year-round. In the winter, order the fish chowder.
If excellent coffee is your thing, go to the #1 "Small Coffee Shop" in the US as ranked by CNN Money in 2011. This is a local favorite and the beans are roasted just north of Portland.
50 locals recommend
Bard Coffee
185 Middle St If excellent coffee is your thing, go to the #1 "Small Coffee Shop" in the US as ranked by CNN Money in 2011. This is a local favorite and the beans are roasted just north of Portland.
It's cheesy with animal heads on the walls, but it's large (perfect for boisterous kids) and one of the cheapest places to get lobster.
22 locals recommend
Clambake Seafood Restaurant
354 Pine Point RdIt's cheesy with animal heads on the walls, but it's large (perfect for boisterous kids) and one of the cheapest places to get lobster.
Excellent, albeit expensive, fried clams. They don't take cards, so bring cash. Also anticipate long lines in the summer.
38 locals recommend
The Clam Shack
2 Western AveExcellent, albeit expensive, fried clams. They don't take cards, so bring cash. Also anticipate long lines in the summer.
A fantastic, but pricy, restaurant serving whatever the owner finds fresh that day. No sign on the front of the restaurant, so look for a big, wooden door across the street from a furniture store.
92 locals recommend
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StA fantastic, but pricy, restaurant serving whatever the owner finds fresh that day. No sign on the front of the restaurant, so look for a big, wooden door across the street from a furniture store.
Arts & Culture
They have no website, so see Facebook page for movie listing. One of the oldest drive-ins in the US. Get there early for good parking spot. Only open Friday, Saturday, Sunday in the summer. About $15.
41 locals recommend
The Saco Drive In
980 Portland RdThey have no website, so see Facebook page for movie listing. One of the oldest drive-ins in the US. Get there early for good parking spot. Only open Friday, Saturday, Sunday in the summer. About $15.
The largest permanent collection Andrew, NC and Jamie Wyeth art in the US. About 2 hr drive, but our favorite art museum.
178 locals recommend
Farnsworth Art Museum
16 Museum StThe largest permanent collection Andrew, NC and Jamie Wyeth art in the US. About 2 hr drive, but our favorite art museum.
Shopping
http://www.freeportusa.com/
An entire town of nothing but shopping. Good outlets. See the flagship LLBean store that is open 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.
201 locals recommend
Freeport
http://www.freeportusa.com/
An entire town of nothing but shopping. Good outlets. See the flagship LLBean store that is open 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.
They rent boards and have lessons for adults, camps for kids.
17 locals recommend
Aquaholics Surf Shop
166 Port RdThey rent boards and have lessons for adults, camps for kids.
Everything Else
Dobrá Tea
89 Exchange StAfter dinner, go for a vast selection of tea and charming interior.
Maine has wicked cold water so bring your wet suit, but recommended for surfing and swimming. Gentle waves in the summer.
185 locals recommend
Old Orchard Beach
Maine has wicked cold water so bring your wet suit, but recommended for surfing and swimming. Gentle waves in the summer.