Food Scene
Portland is rich with amazing restaurants, it's why the kitchen in the apartment is always sparkling clean! Don't take our word for it, check out Bon Appetit.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/portland-maine-city-of-the-year-2018
Love it because the food is fantastic, atmosphere is all Portland and on nice days you can sit on the sidewalk and watch the world go by.
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Pai Men Miyake
188 State StLove it because the food is fantastic, atmosphere is all Portland and on nice days you can sit on the sidewalk and watch the world go by.
All dumplings, all the time - It's right next door and great for a quick bite or a nice lunch. Owned by one of the best chefs in Maine. If you are headed to Brunswick try her other location, Tao Yuan, 22 Pleasant Street.
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Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring StAll dumplings, all the time - It's right next door and great for a quick bite or a nice lunch. Owned by one of the best chefs in Maine. If you are headed to Brunswick try her other location, Tao Yuan, 22 Pleasant Street.
Great breads and pastry but the very best sticky buns in Maine. Definitely top notch!
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Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StGreat breads and pastry but the very best sticky buns in Maine. Definitely top notch!
Fantastic pizza, family atmosphere and right on the water. Sit outside in the summer and enjoy the scenery.
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Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StFantastic pizza, family atmosphere and right on the water. Sit outside in the summer and enjoy the scenery.
CBD is a Portland company and we love their coffee, their pastries aren't bad in a pinch. You can see the back door from the deck, it's unmarked, on your first visit go in through the Congress Street entrance, head out the back door and you're almost home!
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Coffee By Design
43 Washington AveCBD is a Portland company and we love their coffee, their pastries aren't bad in a pinch. You can see the back door from the deck, it's unmarked, on your first visit go in through the Congress Street entrance, head out the back door and you're almost home!
This is one of the few places that has both great coffee and excellent breakfast food. Grab a lavender latte and a goat cheese and spinach breakfast sandwich and head out to Bug Light for a nice morning stroll. they just recently moved to Cottage Street in South Portland, so make sure your GPS is set to that location!
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Omi's Coffee Shop
372 Cottage RdThis is one of the few places that has both great coffee and excellent breakfast food. Grab a lavender latte and a goat cheese and spinach breakfast sandwich and head out to Bug Light for a nice morning stroll. they just recently moved to Cottage Street in South Portland, so make sure your GPS is set to that location!
Reservations are hard to come by but they save 1/3 of the seats for walk ins. Get there early, put your name in and grab a seat at the bar, you won't regret it!
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Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StReservations are hard to come by but they save 1/3 of the seats for walk ins. Get there early, put your name in and grab a seat at the bar, you won't regret it!
Blue Spoon
5 Congress StNice vegetarian place on Munjoy Hill.
All of the “Rooms” are highly recommended. The Front Room, the Grill Room and the Corner Room. They have been part of Portland’s restaurant scene for years. Quality is super consistent and the atmosphere is fun and unique in each location.
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The Front Room
73 Congress StAll of the “Rooms” are highly recommended. The Front Room, the Grill Room and the Corner Room. They have been part of Portland’s restaurant scene for years. Quality is super consistent and the atmosphere is fun and unique in each location.
Arts & Culture
Great rotating exhibits and a nice coffee shop. Friday nights admission is free after 5:00pm. If you're in town on the first Friday of the month there are all kinds of arts activities up and down Congress Street.
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Mużew tal-Arti ta 'Portland
7 Congress SqGreat rotating exhibits and a nice coffee shop. Friday nights admission is free after 5:00pm. If you're in town on the first Friday of the month there are all kinds of arts activities up and down Congress Street.
There are some surprisingly great artists that come to State Theater each year, and with both stadium seating and standing room, this place is great for everyone, ages 3-93!
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State Theater
609 Congress StThere are some surprisingly great artists that come to State Theater each year, and with both stadium seating and standing room, this place is great for everyone, ages 3-93!
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like a mixed drink that will stand out from the crowd, The Hunt and Alpine Club is just that. Try the green chili and parmesan popcorn and the Bonecrusher for a spicy and delicious combo.
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The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club
75 Market StIf you like a mixed drink that will stand out from the crowd, The Hunt and Alpine Club is just that. Try the green chili and parmesan popcorn and the Bonecrusher for a spicy and delicious combo.
This place offers a million different kind of beer! If you are into craft brews and beer from all over the globe, check out this bar tucked into a tiny corner!
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Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal PlazaThis place offers a million different kind of beer! If you are into craft brews and beer from all over the globe, check out this bar tucked into a tiny corner!
Parks & Nature
Wolfe’s Neck Center has more than three miles of hiking trails that are open to the public year-round. The trails are a great place to walk or run in the summer, and hike, ski or snowshoe in the winter.
Wolf Neck
Wolfe’s Neck Center has more than three miles of hiking trails that are open to the public year-round. The trails are a great place to walk or run in the summer, and hike, ski or snowshoe in the winter.
Small beach, playground, great place to put in kayaks.
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Winslow. Park Campground
10 Winslow Park WaySmall beach, playground, great place to put in kayaks.
This island has parking and a great little trail that circles the island. There are beaches, rocky cliffs, and great little spots to fish. Feel free to bring the dog!
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Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1This island has parking and a great little trail that circles the island. There are beaches, rocky cliffs, and great little spots to fish. Feel free to bring the dog!
This is a great beach that is frequented by Maine surfers.
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Higgins Beach
This is a great beach that is frequented by Maine surfers.
Entertainment & Activities
Check out their website, it’s a great place to catch local and regional music. Within walking distance to great restaurants and the apartment!
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One Longfellow Square
181 State StCheck out their website, it’s a great place to catch local and regional music. Within walking distance to great restaurants and the apartment!
Sightseeing
Because everyone should do this once in their lives!
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Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleBecause everyone should do this once in their lives!
Bailey Island General Store
2124 Harpswell Islands RdBowdoin College
255 Maine StGetting Around
This bus station provides hourly buses down to Logan Airport and South Station in Boston. The parking at the station is plentiful. Each bus is equipped with wifi and a movie, so you will never be bored!
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Concord Coach Lines: Bus Terminal
100 Thompsons PointThis bus station provides hourly buses down to Logan Airport and South Station in Boston. The parking at the station is plentiful. Each bus is equipped with wifi and a movie, so you will never be bored!
This train can take you up to Freeport for a day of shopping, food, and movies or down to Boston for a day in the city!
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Amtrak
100 Thompsons PointThis train can take you up to Freeport for a day of shopping, food, and movies or down to Boston for a day in the city!