Food Scene
Open May 1st - Oct. 31st. Serves great, local seafood. Live music options on the deck!
130 locals recommend
Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StOpen May 1st - Oct. 31st. Serves great, local seafood. Live music options on the deck!
Voted “Best Sports Bar & Restaurant” by several local publications - area’s premier restaurant for catching a game, a drink and a great bite to eat! Outdoor patio open during warmer months.
12 locals recommend
Rivalries
10 Cotton StVoted “Best Sports Bar & Restaurant” by several local publications - area’s premier restaurant for catching a game, a drink and a great bite to eat! Outdoor patio open during warmer months.
Orchid Thai Restaurant
202 US-1Wonderful take-out options as well!
Gather
189 Main StFarm fresh food and local music!
Gorgeous water views with a casual and elegant seaside decor!
52 locals recommend
Royal River Grill House
106 Lafayette StGorgeous water views with a casual and elegant seaside decor!
The Dockside Grill
215 Foreside RdAmazing water views very nearby!!
Fresh, creative, healthy, and delicious deli options! Eat in or take-out. Great bakery section too!
12 locals recommend
Clayton's Café & Bakery
447 US-1Fresh, creative, healthy, and delicious deli options! Eat in or take-out. Great bakery section too!
Rivalries Sports Pub and Grill, consistently voted “Best Sports Restaurant” by several local publications, is the area’s premier restaurant for catching a game, a drink and a great bite to eat. Outdoor patio open during warmer months.
12 locals recommend
Rivalries
10 Cotton StRivalries Sports Pub and Grill, consistently voted “Best Sports Restaurant” by several local publications, is the area’s premier restaurant for catching a game, a drink and a great bite to eat. Outdoor patio open during warmer months.
Parks & Nature
Situated along the Presumpscot River estuary, it features a modern environmental center & a 65-acre sanctuary (more than two miles of trails).
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39 locals recommend
Maine Audubon
20 Gilsland Farm RdSituated along the Presumpscot River estuary, it features a modern environmental center & a 65-acre sanctuary (more than two miles of trails).
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The largest recreational anchorage/mooring field north of Marblehead, Massachusetts. There is a public beach and boat launch.
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12 locals recommend
Falmouth Town Landing
Town Landing RoadThe largest recreational anchorage/mooring field north of Marblehead, Massachusetts. There is a public beach and boat launch.
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A 1.25 mile trail encircles the island with stunning views of Casco Bay and Portland. Access to the shoreline/small beaches in some areas. Limited public parking available.
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130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1A 1.25 mile trail encircles the island with stunning views of Casco Bay and Portland. Access to the shoreline/small beaches in some areas. Limited public parking available.
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Great walking beach with parking options with access to the Cliff Walk path around Prout's Neck! Bigger waves than Crescent Beach State Park (better for boogie boarding).
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110 locals recommend
Scarborough Beach
Black Point RdGreat walking beach with parking options with access to the Cliff Walk path around Prout's Neck! Bigger waves than Crescent Beach State Park (better for boogie boarding).
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Beautiful beach! Great for smaller children (smaller waves) with showering facilities, bathroom, snack shack and plenty of parking!
124 locals recommend
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach RdBeautiful beach! Great for smaller children (smaller waves) with showering facilities, bathroom, snack shack and plenty of parking!
Arts & Culture
Showcasing subject matter from education & STEM fields, to cultural phenomena and the majestic marvels of the world, the Center provides awe-inspiring exhibitions with a lasting impact.
29 locals recommend
Portland Science Center
68 Commercial StreetShowcasing subject matter from education & STEM fields, to cultural phenomena and the majestic marvels of the world, the Center provides awe-inspiring exhibitions with a lasting impact.
With an extensive collection and nationally renowned exhibitions, the Portland Museum of Art is the cultural heart of Portland, ME.
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqWith an extensive collection and nationally renowned exhibitions, the Portland Museum of Art is the cultural heart of Portland, ME.
A significant and valuable community asset, offering a broad and diverse array of educational and cultural enrichment opportunities especially developed for children ages 0-10.
114 locals recommend
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadA significant and valuable community asset, offering a broad and diverse array of educational and cultural enrichment opportunities especially developed for children ages 0-10.
Shopping
Shop the L.L.Bean stores on Main Street in Freeport, ME, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
270 locals recommend
L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StShop the L.L.Bean stores on Main Street in Freeport, ME, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Forget-Me-Nots
240 US-1Boutique-style shopping at consignment prices!
Essentials
Leavitt & Sons
37 Depot RdGreat deli with wonderful food and wine options!
Great local market, walking distance away, for coffee, baked goods, local produce, newspaper, deli options, pizza, amazing lobster rolls, cooked and shipped lobster options, ice cream cones, and more!
21 locals recommend
Town Landing Market
269 Foreside RdGreat local market, walking distance away, for coffee, baked goods, local produce, newspaper, deli options, pizza, amazing lobster rolls, cooked and shipped lobster options, ice cream cones, and more!
Getting Around
Casco Bay Lines is a ferry system that provides year-round passenger, freight, postal and vehicle ferry service to the islands of Casco Bay from Portland, ME.
87 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines
56 Commercial StCasco Bay Lines is a ferry system that provides year-round passenger, freight, postal and vehicle ferry service to the islands of Casco Bay from Portland, ME.
Sightseeing
Lucky Catch Cruises
170 Commercial StLobster cruises in Casco Bay - Fun and educational!
Portland Schooner Co.
Maine State PierWindjammer sails in Casco Bay!