Visitor's Guide 2018

SUMMER FEET CYCLING ADVENTURES Tours begin at Ocean Gateway, Portland 866-857-9544 summerfeet.net The Half-day 5 lighthouse tour is perfect for anyone with a sense of adventure. Bike and Brew tours, multi-day trips, and bike rentals. Map 3, G10 See ad pg. 30 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. Join Sommelier Erica Archer on Wine Walks pairing delicious wines and foods & Wine Sails with scenic views, lighthouses and islands. I HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM & THEATRE OF MAINE 142 Free St, Portland 207-828-1234 kitetails.org Four floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits, theater productions “for kids, by kids”, dozens of daily art, science, music and movement work- shops. Map 3, D6 See ad pg. 29 FRIENDS OF FORT GORGES Casco Bay, Portland 207-370-1181 friendsoffortgorges.org A former U.S. military fort built from 1858 to 1864. The fort is now a park, accessible only by boat. Explore this historical landmark. Map 3, J14 INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART MAINE COLLEGE OF ART Features leading edge exhibitions and public programs that showcase new perspectives and trends in contemporary art. Free Admission. Map 3, D7 See ad pg. 58 INTERNATIONAL CRYPTOZOOLOGY MUSEUM Discover hidden and unknown animals, from Cassie the Casco Bay Sea Serpent to North American Bigfoot, Japanese Kappas to Hima- layan Yetis. Map 3, B5 MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 489 Congress St, Portland 207-774-1822 mainehistory.org Changing exhibitions of Maine history, unique gifts, and tours of the Longfellow House & Gar- den, home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Map 3, D7 See ad pg. 19 WINE WISE 207-619-4630 winewiseevents.com 522 Congress St, Portland 207-775-3052 meca.edu 4 Thompson’s Point, Portland cryptozoologymuseum.com

MAINE IRISH HERITAGE CENTER St. Dominic’s Church, 34 Gray St, Portland 207-780-0118 maineirish.com MIHC houses Maine’s largest collection of Irish-American genealogy research materials, Irish literature, and archives. Map 3, E4 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. Small museum fea- tures exhibits & activities for children. Map 3, F11 See ad pg. 24 MUSEUM AT PORTLAND 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. Map 3, I2 See ad pg. 30 PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART 7 Congress Square, Portland 207-775-6148 portlandmuseum.org PMA offers art experiences for everyone, fam- ily activities, exceptional events, and exclusive tours of the Winslow Homer Studio. Map 3, D6 See ad pg. 28 PORTLAND OBSERVATORY MUSEUM 138 Congress St, Portland 207-774-5561 portlandlandmarks.org Only remaining maritime signal tower in Amer- ica. Sweeping views of Portland, Casco Bay and the White Mountains. Memorial - Columbus Day. Map 3, E11 See ad pg. 19 PORTLAND SCIENCE CENTER 68 Commercial St, Portland 207-812-3850 portlandsciencecenter.com Portland’s educational and entertainment bea- con. Showcasing the most engaging and unique traveling exhibitions in the world. Map 3, F8 SPRING POINT LEDGE LIGHTHOUSE Fort Rd on Southern Maine Community College Campus, South Portland 207-699-2676 springpointlight.org A caisson-style lighthouse open every Sat & Sun in July & August. Observe incredible views of Portland Harbor and the Islands. Map 3, I7

TO DO 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! Book Early! - We Sell Out! Private Charters Available BUY TICKETS ONLINE www.portlandfiretours.com 2017 A once in a lifetime experience. Sailing four times daily. two-hour sails private charters overnights 207-766-2500 portlandschooner.com located at the Maine State Pier adjacent to Casco Bay Lines ferry terminal

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

Built in 1755, features period furnishings and herb gardens. Special events & activities. Gift shop open year round. Hourly tours Jun-Oct. Map 3, B5 See ad pg. 19