Event Planners Guide

WHAT’S INSIDE GREATER PORTLAND Top 5 Reasons To Meet In Greater Portland, Maine.......................... 8 Winter In Greater Portland................... 10 Getting Here.............................................. 13 ACCOMMODATIONS Featured Portland Hotels...................... 18 Hotels With Meeting Space................ 34 Hotels With Lodging Only................... 40 VENUES Auditoriums + Halls............................... 46 Unique Venues........................................ 50 SPECIALIZED EVENTS Sporting Events...................................... 58 Weddings.................................................. 60 Reunions.................................................... 62 EVENT SERVICES Transportation, Travel + Parking........ 66 Media + Entertainment......................... 66 Event Planning + Production.............. 67 Food + Beverage..................................... 68 Gifts + Keepsakes................................... 68

LOCAL FLAVORS American................................................... 72 Pubs............................................................ 72 Diners + Cafes......................................... 72 Seafood. .................................................... 73 Mediterranean, Vegetarian + Small Plates.............................................. 73 Bars + Lounges........................................ 73 GROUP ACTIVITIES Social Games + Team Play................... 76 Pampering + Relaxation....................... 76 Live Sporting Events............................. 76 Arts + Indoor Experiences................... 76 Cultural Heritage Experiences........... 77 Culinary Experiences............................ 77 Wellness + Outdoors............................. 77 Boat Tours................................................. 78 Tours On Land........................................... 81 DIRECTORY + MAPS Index of Businesses............................... 85 Portland Walking Map........................... 86 Maine State Map..................................... 88

EDITORIAL + DESIGN: Kelly Schneck Creative Director kelly@visitportland.com ADVERTISING: Musseit M’Bareck (Moose) Advertising Specialist moose@visitportland.com

GROUP MARKETING CONTACT: Abby Traver Director of Group Sales 207-772-4994 x 227 sales@visitportland.com Cover Photo: Greta Tucker Photography

Throughout this guide, you'll see photo tags with icons that provide quick, helpful details about what you're looking at—making it easy to identify the type of lodging, venue, dining, activity, or event service featured.

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BEFORE YOU GET HERE CLIMATE Spring : Average 45° - 60° F. Summer : Average temp is 68° - 82° F, but can reach into the 90s F. Fall : Average 60°- 70° F, but can get cooler. Winter : Average 20°- 35° F, but can some times fall below 20° F. Maine’s climate can be unpredictable, so for the most accurate information, be sure to check the local weather a few days before you travel.

Portland Bayside Neighborhood

Photo Credit: Knack Factory

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