2016 Visitor's Guide

CONTENTS FEATURES 12 EYE CANDY Get a hold of Greater Portland's visual appeal 22 INHABITING HISTORY Museum homes take visitors back in time 25 ART ATTACK It’s easy to get away from it all, nearby 29 INDOOR ACTION Great recreation options are inside too 40 WHEELIE FUN Explore the Greater Portland region by bike 47 DOG-DAY AFTERNOON Tail-wagging travels with your four-legged friends 51 GASTRONOMIC MAGIC Experience the flavor of Maine's culinary scene 52 OFF-SEASON CITY 'SCAPES Extraordinary affordable getaways to metro Portland 63 THE SWEET SIDE Taste the handcrafted confections perfected in Maine VACAT ION PLANNING 04 Area Introduction 11 Visitor Facts 15 Activities & Attractions 31 Dining 38 Transportation 41 State Map 42 Regional Maps 48 Events 55 Shopping 65 Services & Relocation 68 Towns of Greater Portland 71 Accommodations 85 Exploring 88 Index of Businesses

EDITOR: Amy Tolk MEMBERSHIP: Vanessa Pike ADVERTISING: Caleb Mason

PRESIDENT: Lynn Tillotson DESIGN: Robert Witkowski / bCreative

© 2016 GREATER PORTLAND CONVENTION + VISITORS BUREAU, 94 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 207-772-4994, an independent non-profit membership organization. Every effort has been made to verify the accuracy of the contents of this publication, but no responsibility is assumed for errors or omissions. Circulation: 180,000. ON THE COVER Paddling on Greater Portland's Casco Bay Photo by Gregg Bolton/Maine Island Kayak

Clockwise from top: Benjamin Williamson, Robert Witkowski, Thomas Mitchell, file photo, Corey Templeton

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