2017 Visitor's Guide

TATE HOUSE MUSEUM 1267 Westbrook St, Portland 207-774-6177 tatehouse.org

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Built in 1755, mast agent Captain George Tate’s Georgian Home features period furnishings and herb gardens. Check web or call for special events and family activities. Gift shop open year round. Hourly tours June-Oct. See ad pg. 33 VICTORIA MANSION Map 3, E5 109 Danforth St, Portland 207-772-4841 victoriamansion.org One of the country’s most important historic homes of the mid-Victorian period. Built 1858- 1860, the Mansion’s intact interiors still boast over 90% of their original furnishings. Decorated for the Holidays. See ad pg. 33 WADSWORTH-LONGFELLOW HOUSE 489 Congress St, Portland Map 3, D7 207-774-1822 mainehistory.com Tour the boyhood home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, an important architectural artifact of 16 22 Experience a vintage steam or diesel train ride, an outstanding collection of over 60 antique au- tomobiles, all in an historic village setting with an exciting events schedule. Open Memorial Day - Oct. BRICK STORE MUSEUM 117 Main St, Kennebunk 207-985-4802 brickstoremuseum.org Discover fascinating history and art in Ken- nebunk’s historic district with a collection of 70,000+ items. Exhibitions and programs for all ages are offered year-round. Open Tue-Sat. Portland native and Civil War veteran, Neal Dow, nicknamed the “Father of Prohibition”, would roll over in his grave if he knew that Portland is now home to so many breweries, distilleries, even a meadery! FARNSWORTH ART MUSEUM AND WYETH CENTER 16 Museum St, Rockland 207-596-6457 farnsworthmuseum.org Collection of 10,000+ works tracing the develop- ment of art in Maine within the larger context of American art. Campus includes 9 museum gal- leries, 3 Wyeth Center galleries, and an adjacent Victorian Homestead. MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM Map 1, I4 243 Washington St, Bath 207-443-1316 mainemaritimemuseum.org Lighthouse cruises, trolley tours, demonstra- tions, historic shipyard, pirate play ship, hands- on fun, and a beautiful, 20-acre waterfront cam- pus. Home of Maine’s largest lobstering exhibit. See ad pg 21 New England’s past. See ad pg. 33 I HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS I BEYOND GREATER PORTLAND BOOTHBAY RAILWAY VILLAGE 586 Wiscasset Rd, Boothbay 207-633-4727 railwayvillage.org

PLAY 24 / visitportland.com / @visitportland / #visitportland Portland City Tour 105-minute trolley tour of Portland’s history, architecture, and landmarks, including a stop at Portland Head Light. Just $26

Don’t just see Portland — Discover it .

PORTLAND’S # 1 SIGHTSEEING TOUR

Lighthouse Lovers Cruise 90-minute cruise with beautiful

views of Casco Bay’s famous lighthouses, lobster boats, seals, seabirds and more. Just $26

$48 for both!

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Book online @ Portlanddiscovery.com

Call today 207-774-0808 • info@PortlandDiscovery.com Long Wharf, 170 Commercial St. (next to DiMillo’s) Tours depart May-October

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