2013 Visitor's Guide

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ODYSSEY WHALE WATCH & NATURE CRUISES T9 170 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 207-775-0727 odysseywhalewatch.com Fully narrated, daily Whale Watching with naturalist aboard. See Finbacks, Humpbacks, Minkes, Dolphins, Porpoises, Seabirds, Sharks, Tuna, Lighthouses and Forts! Also Deep-Sea Fishing, Nature/Shorebird Cruises. Call for schedule. PORTLAND DISCOVERY LAND & SEA TOURS T10 170 Commercial St, Long Wharf Portland, ME 04101 207-774-0808 portlanddiscovery.com Fully narrated tours of the city and the bay. Trolley tours, “Lighthouse Lovers” cruises, Culinary trolley tours. Private charters, group tours and step-on-guides too. Seasonally, May - Oct. See ad pg. 14 PORTLAND FIRE ENGINE CO. T9 180 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 207-252-6358 portlandfiretours.com A unique multimedia history tour of Portland Maine aboard a vintage Fire Engine. Leaves right in front of Portland Lobster Co. at 180 Commercial St. See ad pg. 18 7 8

MAINE FOODIE TOURS

PORTLAND SCHOONER CO. Berth: Maine State Pier 56 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 207-766-2500 portlandschooner.com

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PO Box 1905, Portland, ME 04104 207-233-7485 mainefoodietours.com TASTE your way through town with Maine’s culinary tours! Learn about Maine’s rich culinary history and current talents from entertaining guides while you enjoy some of the finest culinary delights and craft-brewed beers. Tours offered in Portland and Kennebunkport. MAINE ISLAND KAYAK G4 Kayak Beach, Peaks Island, ME 04108 207-766-2373 maineislandkayak.com Sea kayak Casco Bay. Explore pristine beaches, hidden coves and beautiful islands with Registered Maine Guides. We provide trips, instruction and safety in quality kayaks. Customized trips, beginner to advanced. MAINE OCEAN ADVENTURES V6 231 Front St, South Portland, ME 04106 207-751-6966 maineoceanadventures.com Cruise through Casco Bay. Create your own itinerary or choose a Family Adventure, Scenic Sightings, Sunset Cruise or Deep Sea Fishing. Enjoy premier customer service in a yacht quality boat. MAINE SAILING ADVENTURES V11 Maine State Pier, corner of Commercial & Franklin Sts, Portland, ME 04101 207-749-9169 mainesailingadventures.net 2-hr public windjammer sails aboard the 74-foot Maine built windjammer FRANCES. Offering 3 public sails daily, May – Oct. Beer and wine bar onboard, weekly live acoustic performances. Fun for all ages. Reservations recommended.

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“Step aboard the Extroardinary.” 2-hr public sails & overnight windjammer cruises aboard the classic wooden schooners, Bagheera (1924) and Wendameen (1912). Private charters available. May - Oct. 1-87-SCHOONER. See ad pg. 26 PORTLAND’S OLD PORT PASS Purchase On-line localexcursionpass.com Experience MORE for LESS. Get major discounts off the combined admission to the best attractions with Portland’s ALL ACCESS Old Port Pass. Purchase, Print and Explore. It’s that easy. SUMMER FEET CYCLING ADVENTURES U12 Tours begin at Ocean Gateway Terminal Portland, ME 04101 866-857-9544 bikeportlandmaine.com See Portland the active way on a bicycle! With both regular and electric bikes available, our half-day 5-Lighthouse Tour is perfect for anyone with a sense of adventure. Bike and Brew and longer tours available. See ad pg. 24 10

VISIT OUR ONLINE CALENDAR visitportland.com/calendar.aspx for special events at many of these businesses.

VISIT THE OWLS HEAD TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM

2013 SPECIAL EVENTS 5/25-26 Owls Head Antique Auto Show 6/8-9 Horse Power Vehicle Auction & Show 6/15-16 Hot Rod, Custom & Muscle Car Meet 7/6-7 Fabulous 50s & Sensational 60s Car Meet 7/20-21 Trucks, Tractors & Commercial Vehicles Show 8/3-4 Wings & Wheels Spectacular & Aerobatic Airshow 8/17 36th Annual New England Auto Auction 8/31-9/1 Vintage Motorcycle Meet 9/21-22 Earth Movers & Shakers

Ride,Drive & Fly. Rinse&Admire. Repeat.

10/5-6 Foreign Auto Festival 11/2-3 Flea Market & Great Fall Auction

Enjoy over 150 vintage aircraft, automobiles, motorcycles, engines, carriages and bicycles

proudly on display or being run in their full glory. Open daily, year round.

117 Museum Street, Owls Head, Maine 207.594.4418 owlshead.org

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