2017 Visitor's Guide

MAINE SAILING ADVENTURES Map 3, G9 Maine State Pier, Portland 207-749-9169 mainesailingadventures.net Join us aboard the 74-foot traditional sailing vessel Frances for public day sailing or charter. Weekly special events. Listings online for details and pricing. June-Oct. See ad pg. 14 ODYSSEY WHALE WATCH & NATURE CRUISES 170 Commercial St, Portland 207-775-0727 odysseywhalewatch.com Fully narrated, daily Whale Watching with nat- uralist aboard. See Finbacks, Humpbacks, Sea- birds, Sharks, Tuna, Lighthouses & Forts. Deep- Sea Fishing, Nature/Shorebird Cruises. Call for schedule & departures. PEAKS ISLAND TOURS Forest City Landing, Founders Monument, Peaks Island 207-766-5514 peaksislandtours.com Explore the rich and unique past as a fishing vil- lage, bustling summer resort and an important military base. Tours include historic sites & pho- to opportunities. PORTLAND DISCOVERY LAND Map 3, F7 & SEA TOURS Tours start at Long Wharf 170 Commercial St., Portland 207-774-0808 portlanddiscovery.com Don’t just see Portland - discover it! Fully narrat- ed trolley tours of the city, “Lighthouse Lovers” cruises and sunset cruises. Private charters and group tours also available. Seasonally, May-Oct. See ad pg 24 PORTLAND FIRE ENGINE CO. Map 3, G8 Tours start at 180 Commercial St in-front of Portland Lobster Co., Portland 207-252-6358 portlandfiretours.com A unique multimedia history tour of Portland aboard a Vintage Fire Engine. Tours are 50 min- utes in length and are fully narrated by knowl- edgeable local guides. See ad this page . PORTLAND SCHOONER CO. Map 3, G8 Berth: Maine State Pier, 56 Commercial St, Portland 207-766-2500 portlandschooner.com “Step aboard the Extroardinary.” 2-hr public sails & overnight windjammer cruises aboard the classic wooden schooners, Bagheera (1924) and Wendameen (1912). Private charters available. All ages are welcome. May-Oct. See ad pg. 19 RIBBIT ADVENTURES LLC Portland Yacht Service Marina, 58 Fore St, Portland 207-572-6269 ribbitadventures.com Enjoy the sights of Casco Bay from a unique vantage point aboard a 6.5 meter RIB. See light- houses, forts, and other sights along the route. May - Oct THE SCENIC ROUTE MAINE TOURS 177 Commercial St, Portland 207-518-3342 thescenicroutemainetours.com We offer a fully narrated City & Lighthouse Tour and a 5 Lighthouse Tour. We use 15 passenger vans for maximum comfort in a small group at- mosphere. Located inside The Blue Lobster. 9 10 12 11

SPIRITS ALIVE PO Box 18209, Portland spiritsalive.org

Spirits Alive at Eastern Cemetery is a nonprof- it that strives to preserve, restore and maintain Portland’s oldest cemetery. We offer summer and fall tours as well as educational events. SUMMER FEET Map 3, G10 CYCLING ADVENTURES Tours begin at Ocean Gateway, Portland 866-857-9544 summerfeet.net See Portland the active way. The half-day 5 light- house tour is perfect for anyone with a sense of adventure. Bike and Brew tours, multi-day trips, and bike rentals available. See ad pg. 28 TOURS BY PETE 207-653-2062 portlandmainewalkingtours.com Portland History Docent and professional tour guide with areas of expertise in Portland’s food and beer scene, history, and hiking trails. Make the most of your time in Maine’s largest city. WINE WISE 207-619-4630 winewiseevents.com Wine and food pairing education at its best. Join with Sommelier Erica Archer on Wine Walks pairing delicious wines and foods, and Wine Sails with scenic views of lighthouses, waterways and islands. I HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS 13 20+ hands-on, interactive exhibits stretching over four floors and into our backyard, we offer the- ater productions “for kids, by kids”, dozens of daily art, science, music and movement work- shops. See ad pg. 29 INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART MAINE COLLEGE OF ART Map 3, D7 The ICA features leading edge exhibitions and public programs that showcase new perspectives and trends in contemporary art. Admission is free. See ad pg.66 INTERNATIONAL CRYPTOZOOLOGY MUSEUM World’s only cryptozoology museum. Discover hidden and unknown animals, from Cassie the Casco Bay Sea Serpent to North American Big- foot, from the Japanese Kappas to Himalayan Yetis. MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Map 3, D7 489 Congress St, Portland 207-774-1822 mainehistory.org Maine Historical Society offers changing exhi- bitions of Maine history in its museum, unique Maine gifts in its shop, and tours of the Longfellow House & Garden, home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. See ad pg. 33 15 16 522 Congress St, Portland 207-775-3052 meca.edu 4 Thompson’s Point, Portland cryptozoologymuseum.com 14 I IN GREATER PORTLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM & THEATRE OF MAINE 142 Free St, Portland 207-828-1234 kitetails.org Map 3, D6

PLAY 22 / visitportland.com / @visitportland / #visitportland Portland’s BEST Narrated History Tour Aboard a Vintage Fire Truck Call For More Information 207.252.6358 Landmarks, Lighthouses, History, Restaurants & More! Seniors - $18 Adults - $20 Kids - $14 We Only Carry 12 People - Book Early! BUY TICKETS ONLINE www.portlandfiretours.com 2016