Visitor's Guide 2024-2025

Useful information for your visit to Greater Portland. IN THE KNOW

GONE… BUT NOT FORGOTTEN!

POPULATION Portland: 68,550

tobacco products in Maine. Throwing tobacco litter on the ground is prohibited and results in a $100 fine. [portlandmaine.gov/426/smoke-free-portland] MARIJUANA: Recreational use of marijuana is legal, however, smokers have to be at least 21 years old, and it is prohibited to smoke in public. Both recreational and medical marijuana are sold at retail shops throughout Maine. For more information related to Maine Cannabis refer to visitportland.com/visit/ resources. PETS For pet friendly accommodations, refer to STAY grids. [p. 49-55] DIETARY NEEDS The DINE grids [p. 32-35] identify restaurants that accommodate dietary preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-free meals as well as those with children’s menus. EASY TRIP PLANNING Use our My Trip Plan feature to create your own personalized trip to Greater Portland. [visitportland.com/my-trip/] STAFFING EXPECTATIONS Just as it has throughout the country, the pandemic has impacted Maine’s workforce, and some businesses are not back to full operating capacity. To avoid disappointment, please check with businesses before assuming they are open during regularly scheduled hours.

Maine’s largest and most diverse city, with over 60 languages spoken. Greater Portland: population of 300,000 (one-fifth of Maine’s total population). CLIMATE Greater Portland's coastal climate provides milder temperatures in winter and summer than inland regions. 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. Winter: Average 20°- 35° F but can sometimes fall below 20° F. WHAT YOU SHOULD PACK Summer: Lightweight clothes, your favorite bathing suit for the sunny beach days, and a sweater for cooler evenings and refreshing ocean breezes. Spring + Autumn: Rain jackets and sweaters/ fleeces are advisable. Winter: Boots (especially L.L. Bean!), flannel shirts, ski + snowboard winter jackets are always in style. While dress is usually casual throughout the region, if you feel like dressing up for a night on the town, you won’t feel out of place. 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. SMOKING TOBACCO: In Maine, public settings indoor and outdoor are smoke-free, including parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, trails, beaches, and open spaces. You must be 21 to purchase AREA CODE The entire state of Maine is (207).

In January, a powerful winter storm inflicted damage on many coastal communities throughout Maine. In South Portland stunned observers watched as three fishing shacks dating from the late 1800’s were literally swept off to sea. The historic structures served as a backdrop for numerous photos and paintings—they were revered as a testimony to the region’s fishing heritage and their loss has been widely mourned. Now a movement is underway to raise funds to rebuild the iconic shacks. Architects and carpenters have volunteered their time and private funds will be used for materials. To donate, contact the South Portland Historical Society, (207) 767-7299 or sphistory04106@gmail.com.

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