2017 Visitor's Guide

Useful information while visiting Greater Portland IN THE KNOW. . . INFO

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE Table of Contents [p. 3] helps you locate what you’re after. In each section find a description of businesses listed by category and an index to streamline your search. WELCOME CENTER Call or visit our hospitality specialists— locals who can help you with your trip [p. 5]. POPULATION Portland: 66,300 Maine's largest and most diverse city, with over 40 languages spoken. Greater Portland: population of 270,000 (one-fifth of Maine’s total population). CLIMATE Greater Portland's coastal climate provides milder temperatures in winter and summer than inland regions.

DIETARY NEEDS The DINE grids [p. 39-43] identify restaurants that accommodate dietary preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-free meals as well as those with children’s menus. PETS For pet friendly accommodations, refer to STAY grids. [p. 71, 75-81]

Winter: Boots (especially L.L. Bean!), flannel shirts, ski + snowboard winter jackets are always in style. While casual dress is prevalent through- out the region, top coats and cocktail dresses are also not uncommon for a night on the town. SMOKING TOBACCO: In Maine, public settings indoor and outdoor are smoke-free, including Portland- owned parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, trails, beaches, and open spaces. While 18 is the legal smoking age, patrons in many towns, including Portland, must be 21 to purchase tobacco products. Throwing tobacco litter on the ground is prohibited and results in a $100 fine. [smokefree.portlandmaine.gov] MARIJUANA: In 2017, recreational use of marijuana became legal, however, smokers have to be at least 21 years old and it is prohibited to smoke in public. NOTE: Marijuana cannot be purchased at a store or club until February 2018, at the earliest. ALCOHOL Persons must be 21 years old to buy or consume alcoholic beverages. Hours of legal service are 6am-1am. Photo ID required. OUI laws are strictly enforced.

Spring: Average 45° - 60° F.

Summer: Average temp is 68° - 82° F, but can reach into the 90s F.

Autumn: Average 60°- 70° F, but can get cooler—be sure to pack a fleece.

AREA CODE The entire state of Maine is (207).

Winter: Average 20°- 30° F but can get below 0° and into the 60s. SNOW Total average snowfall ranges between 60-90 inches per year, with only 18 days a winter when snowfall is more than 1 inch. WHAT YOU SHOULD PACK Summer: Lightweight clothes are comfort- able, but bring your favorite bathing suit for the sunny days and a sweater for cooler evenings and refreshing ocean breezes.

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Spring + Autumn: Rain jackets and sweaters/ fleeces are advisable.

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