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GOING OUT .

Don’t be fooled by Portland’s small-town flavor—you’ll find a diversity and sophistication of cultural, historic and entertainment offerings typically encountered in much larger metropolitan regions. Be sure to leave some time on the itinerary for your attendees to experience and explore

our sights and attractions. Welcome to Maine.

Portland, the cultural hub of northern New England, is home to professional theater and dance troupes, a fabulous art museum, and its own opera company and symphony orchestra. Historic homes and maritime museums honor the past’s legacy and bestow an appreciation for how a long and fruitful association with the sea continues to shape the region today. The region’s culinary scene is also bustling. The national press has caught on to the fact that you can’t walk down the street in Portland without bumping into several ways to treat your taste buds. Maine lobster continues to have a devoted following and a lobster and clambake with all the fixings, on the beach or other setting, can add that extra excitement that your delegates will long be talking about. In addition to the freshest of seafood, a smorgasbord of culinary tastes is on offer in a wide variety of casual to elegant venues. Greater Portland’s microbrew movement is also thriving; locally brewed beer is served at most restaurants and pubs, and tour companies will drive you to sample drinks from Maine’s local breweries, distilleries, and wineries. Having our event in Maine brought in a greater number of attendees than we’ve had in the past. Maine is a bucket-list destination for many, and its picturesque fall foliage, friendly locals, and trendy food scene created an ideal experience for our participants from ‘far away’.” — Lisa Boon, CMP, Retail Confectioners International “

HISTORICAL SITES • Transportation Museums • Museum Homes • Center for Maine History • Architectural Walking Tours • Poland Spring Preservation Park • Museum at Portland Head Light • Kennebunk Historical Society • Portland Observatory • Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse ON & AROUND THE SEA • Harbor Cruises • Lighthouse Museums • Windjammer Cruises • Fishing (Deep Sea & Fresh Water) • Lobstering Tours • Whale & Puffin Watching • Land & Sea Tours OUTDOOR ADVENTURES • Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking • Whitewater Rafting • Golf • Moose Watching • Nature Walks • Ice Skating & Sleigh Rides • Snowshoeing • Skiing (Downhill & X-Country) • Bicycle Touring & Trail Riding • Challenge Course & Zip Line • Horseback Riding • Lobster & Clambakes • Kayaking & Canoeing • Sunset Sailboat Charters

Photos on right: clockwise from top left: Kylie Bilier; courtesy Portland Symphony Orchestra; Corey Templeton (2); Robert Witkowski

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