Visitor's Guide 2018

FALMOUTH CIRCUMNAVIGATE Mackworth Island by foot or cross-country skis BIRD-WATCH at Maine Audubon’s Gisland Farm WATCH the sunrise from Town Landing Pier CUMBERLAND + YARMOUTH SEE agricultural exhibits and harness racing at the Cumberland County Fair DINE in elegance overlooking a classic harbor LISTEN to live music in Yarmouth’s Royal River Park FREEPORT GRAB bargains at scores of name-brand outlets DISCOVER a new sport at L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools EXPLORE the working farm and trails on Wolfe Neck INLAND A stone’s throw from the sea, inland towns of Greater Portland are characterized by a rural serenity you won’t want to miss. Landscapes dotted with horses and cows will have you doubting you’re anywhere near the state’s largest metropolitan area. GORHAM STROLL in the quaint historic South Street district TAKE in a play staged by University of Southern Maine’s theatre department DRINK a local seasonal or limited-edition beer at Sebago Brewing Company WESTBROOK PLAY a game of bowling or bocce at 33 Elmwood KAYAK through town on the Presumpscot River UNWIND with the kids or your dog on Riverbank Park’s grassy lawns POWNAL HIKE Bradbury Mountain State Park in the fall for magnificent foliage views CROSS-COUNTRY SKI and mountain bike the park’s backwoods trails UNPLUG in forested campgrounds, from rustic tenting to yurt glamping

ON THE COAST Casco Bay’s shoreline communities offer a little bit of everything you’d expect from the famous Maine coast— crashing surf, tranquil beaches, stately lighthouses, historic forts, family-friendly festivals, as well as great dining and shopping.

PORTLAND SHOP in unique Old Port boutiques TOUR the town by foot, trolley, or fire truck SEE a play, concert, or dance performance VISIT a craft brewery (or five or six)

CASCO BAY + CALENDER ISLANDS RENT bicycles for an island day away from it all DINE overlooking the ocean on Peaks, Great Diamond, or Chebeague islands SLEEP with the waves singing you a bedtime lullaby SCARBOROUGH CANOE with waterfowl through a salt marsh VISIT Lenny, the life-sized chocolate moose, at Len Libby Chocolatier TOUR renowned artist Winslow Homer’s Studio CAPE ELIZABETH PHOTOGRAPH iconic Portland Head Light SWIM at Crescent Beach State Park PICK your own strawberries in refreshing sea breezes SOUTH PORTLAND FLY a kite at Bug Light Park under Portland’s skyline STOCK up on supplies at The Maine Mall WALK the stone breakwater out to tour inside Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse

PHOTOS, FROM LEFT: DREW FORTIN PHOTOGRAPHY, CFW PHOTOGRAPHY

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