2017 Visitor's Guide

MAINE NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD COMPANY & MUSEUM 58 Fore St, Portland 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. 30 MUSEUM AT PORTLAND Map 3, I2 HEAD LIGHT 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth 207-799-2661 portlandheadlight.com Located in the former lighthouse keepers’ quar- ters, 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. 18 NEAL DOW HOUSE 714 Congress St, Portland 207-773-7773 nealdowmemorial.org 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 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. PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART Map 3, D6 7 Congress Square, Portland 207-775-6148 portlandmuseum.org With completely reinstalled galleries and more art on view than ever before, the new PMA offers art experiences for everyone, exceptional events, and exclusive tours of the Winslow Homer Stu- dio. See ad pg. 18 PORTLAND OBSERVATORY MUSEUM 138 Congress St, Portland Map 3, F11 207-774-5561 portlandlandmarks.org Only remaining maritime signal tower in Amer- ica. Sweeping views of Portland, Casco Bay and the White Mountains. Open Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day. Guided tours 10am - 4:30pm. See ad pg. 33 PORTLAND SCIENCE CENTER 68 Commercial St, Portland 207-812-3850 portlandsciencecenter.com The first and only of its kind in Maine, acting as an educational and entertainment beacon. Show- cases the most engaging and unique traveling exhibitions in the world. SPRING POINT LEDGE LIGHTHOUSE Fort Rd on Southern Maine Community College Campus, South Portland 207-699-2676 springpointlight.org Step into history! A caisson-style lighthouse open every Saturday and Sunday in July and Au- gust. See how the keepers lived. Observe incredi- ble views of Portland Harbor and the Islands. 19 18 17 20 Map 3, G11

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