2016 Visitor's Guide

MAINE NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD COMPANY & MUSEUM 58 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101 207-828-0814 mainenarrowgauge.org Experience Maine’s unique railroad history with a scenic waterfront train ride. Museum features exhibits and activities for children. Open May- October and seasonally for events. See ad pg. 17 MUSEUM AT PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT Map 3, I2 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 207-799-2661 portlandheadlight.com Located in the former lighthouse keepers’ quarters, chronicles the history of Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine and Fort Williams. Open daily: Jun-Oct. Weekends only: May & Nov. See ad pg. 24 NEAL DOW HOUSE 17 16 Map 3, G11 A national historic landmark of late Federal style, built in 1829. The house became a center of political and humanitarian activity. Tours offer a rich history of Neal Dow’s life and works. PORTLAND FIRE MUSEUM 157 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101 207-772-2040 portlandfiremuseum.com The Portland Fire Museum houses an amazing collection of fire related art and artifacts from the 18th century to the present. Come and visit this hidden gem in the Arts District of Portland. 714 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-773-7773 nealdowmemorial.org

PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART 7 Congress Square,

August. See how the keepers lived. Observe incredible views of Portland Harbor and the Islands. TATE HOUSE MUSEUM Map 3, B6 1267 Westbrook St, Portland, ME 04102 207-774-6177 tatehouse.org Built in 1755, mast agent Captain George Tate’s Georgian Home features period furnishings and herb gardens. Check web or call for special events and family activities. Gift shop open year round. Hourly tours June-Oct. See ad pg. 14 VICTORIA MANSION Map 3, E5 109 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04101 207-772-4841 victoriamansion.org One of the country’s most important historic homes of the mid-Victorian period. Built 1858-1860, the Mansion’s intact interiors still boast over 90% of their original furnishings. Decorated for the Holidays. See ad pg. 14 WADSWORTH-LONGFELLOW HOUSE Map 3, D7 489 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-774-1822 mainehistory.org Tour the boyhood home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, an important architectural artifact of New England's past. 22 21 15

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Portland, ME 04101 207-775-6148 portlandmuseum.org From family activities to PMA Movies, curator talks, and exclusive tours of the Winslow Homer Studio - it’s all happening at the PMA. Open seven days a week in the summer. See ad pg. 24 PORTLAND OBSERVATORY MUSEUM Map 3, F11 138 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-774-5561 portlandlandmarks.org Only remaining maritime signal tower in America. Sweeping views of Portland, Casco Bay and the White Mountains. Open Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day. Guided tours 10 am - 4:30 pm. See ad pg. 23 PORTLAND SCIENCE CENTER Map 3, G8 65 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 207-812-3850 portlandsciencecenter.com The first and only of its kind in Maine, acting as an educational and entertainment beacon. Showcases the most engaging and unique traveling exhibitions in the world. See ad pg. 24 SPRING POINT LEDGE LIGHTHOUSE Fort Rd on Southern Maine Community College Campus, South Portland, ME 04106 207-699-2676 springpointlight.org Step into history! A caisson-style lighthouse open every Saturday and Sunday in July and 18 19 20

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A once in a lifetime experience.

Sailing four times daily.

two-hour sails private charters overnights 207-766-2500 portlandschooner.com

located at the Maine State Pier adjacent to Casco Bay Lines ferry terminal

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