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DAY TWO OUT ‘N’ ABOUT

4 SEAS THE DAY

Greater Portland is the first major U.S. metro area to greet the new day. Start yours by watching the mesmerizing sunrise over the ocean from your hotel room window, a waterfront perch, an area lighthouse, or the deck of a Casco Bay harbor ferry. The Greater Portland region has taken the culinary arts to new heights. With many James Beard recognized chefs, restaurants, bakeries, and breweries to taste, it’s little surprise Bon Appétit selected Portland the 2018 Restaurant City of the Year. Whether your day includes savory potato donuts, flavorful lobster rolls, an innovative IPA, wicked whoopie pies, or a lavish meal, your taste buds are likely to sing. [p. 32-40] Portland’s landmark preservation maintains a historic urban landscape filled with fascinating architecture. Visit a museum home for a glimpse into life in another age; hear about the the famous and infamous buried in Eastern Cemetery; learn about Maine’s abolitionist movement on the Portland Freedom Trail; explore a former military fort, accessible only by boat. [p. 22, 24-25] Performances, plays, ballets, opera, musical concerts, dance recitals, or alternate entertainment are easy to find most evenings throughout Greater Portland. Beyond large and historically significant venues, the area also offers more intimate spaces for audiences to enjoy. From outdoor amphitheaters and indoor music halls to park settings and cozy pubs, it’s hard not to plan a fun night out.

5 TAKE A BITE

6 STEP BACK IN TIME

7 SEE A SHOW

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