2017 Visitor's Guide

DAY 2

MORNING HIT THE GROUND RUNNING! Or walk- ing, or bicycling… Greater Portland has an interwoven trail system that traverses woods, oceanside paths, rivers, and city streets to safely explore the region off the beaten paths. [p. 31] AFTERNOON EAT—The culinary scene starts early in the day as many breakfast and lunch spots have national followings, from classic favorites like fish ‘n’ chips to Portland- created “Italians.” [p. 36-43] DRINK—Most area craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, and coffee roasteries offer tours and tastings to quench any thirst. [p. 26-27, 36-37] BE MERRY—Retail therapy keeps visitors smiling in downtown Portland or Freeport, in the mall, or in boutique shops nestled in surrounding towns. [p. 53-60] EVENING DINE—Confirm your reservations for your latest guilty pleasure and relax as one of the area’s award-winning chefs rolls out their latest innovation and pairings to dazzle the taste buds. [p. 39-43] NIGHTLIFE—In Greater Portland, this can mean clubbing in the Old Port, taking in a live band, all-night shopping at L.L. Bean, ice skating, dancing, skiing, a play, billiards, a hidden speakeasy, a comedy show, sitting by the sea, an art museum, strolling a quiet neighborhood, fishing, a beach bonfire, rock climbing, people watching from a bench, and so much more. [p. 18-34]

NEW TO SEE

There’s much more to Greater Portland than lobsters and lighthouses. TGIF—Every Friday night, the Portland Museum of Art is open for free 5pm-9pm. Art Walks, featuring performers, artists, and musicians, take over Portland’s Arts District the First Friday of each month. Free outdoor concerts in parks and inexpensive pubs exude music nightly. Parks in Scarborough, South Portland, Westbrook, and throughout Portland host open-air shows during the The Cobblestone streets of downtown Portland’s Old Port are lined with the best of Maine-owned businesses. Rebuilt after the fire of 1866 that destroyed the city, these brick and cast iron buildings create an authentic downtown shopping experience.

summer, including the Stars & Stripes Spectacular, Portland Pop’s July Fourth concert. In Freeport, L.L. Bean features national headliners at free summer concerts on their campus green. [p. 44]

Additionally, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine offers discounted admission 5pm-8pm, and the Institute of Contemporary Art is free as well. Many galleries host opening exhibits welcoming patrons with hors d’oeuvres.

Freeport blends high-end retail shopping with an authentic New England village. [p. 55]

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