Visitor's Guide 2023-2024

Make the most of your visit to Greater Portland with helpful Local tips. INSIDER SCOOPS

❱❱ The 3.6 mile walk around Back Cove offers a panoramic cityscape of Portland. ❱❱ You can paddle a kayak out to hexagonal Fort Gorges from East End Beach, at the base of the Eastern Promenade. ❱❱ Sweet scenic views can be had while you sip from rooftop bars spread out the city. ❱❱ Food trucks park on Portland’s Eastern Promenade during our warmer months. ❱❱ You can get to Falmouth, Yarmouth, and Freeport on The Metro’s Breez every day except Sunday.

❱❱ You can still get out on the water in our cooler months on Casco Bay Ferry’s Mailboat Run. ❱❱ Surfing’s good here so bring your board, or take a lesson and ride the waves on a rental. ❱❱ L.L.Bean in Freeport hosts free outdoor summer concerts and a Northern Lights festival in December. ❱❱ Beaches, lakes, mountains, and coastal villages are all nearby day trips from metro Portland. ❱❱ Stop by the Portland Public Library for free events such as book readings with authors, story time for kids and periodic art displays.

❱❱ A great way to get into the winter holiday spirit is to watch the Christmas Boat Parade of Lights from the Maine State Pier on the 2nd Saturday in December. ❱❱ Utilize Happy Hour for budget-friendly deals and specials. ❱❱ See a natural waterfall right in Portland on a hike through the 85-acre Fore River Sanctuary preserve on outer Congress Street. ❱❱ Visiting with Children? Explore the ocean side paths and trails on Mackworth Island and discover its many fairy houses—even build one yourselves.

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