Visitor's Guide 2025

WHAT’S INSIDE FEATURES SUSTAINABLE MAINE............................ 9 Leading Renewable Energy & Sustainability YEAR-ROUND ADVENTURES ............ 10 FREEDOM TRAIL . ................................... 14 RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES ........................ 16 Your Indoor Adventure Awaits MINOR LEAGUE GLORY . ..................... 21 Portland Named #1 in the U.S. YOUR FOODIE DESTINATION . ......... 29 Iconic Maine Eats + Unique Local Gems FIRE + ICE: . .............................................. 53 Greater Portland’s Winter Wonders OUR COMMUNITY SPIRIT .................. 57 Culture, Connection + Belonging Exploring Maine Through the Seasons DISCOVER THE PORTLAND

VACATION PLANNING IMPORTANT VISITOR INFO . ................. 6 ACTIVITIES + ATTRACTIONS . ........... 10 CHARTERING THE COAST: ............................ 12 Discover the Best Boat Tours TOURS ON TOURS ON TOURS . .................... 15 All the Tours on Land SPORTS + RECREATION ................................. 18 Entertainment for Days RELAXATION . .................................................... 22 Indulge Yourself GROUP ACTIVITIES ......................................... 22 Better Together ARTS + CULTURE . ................................. 24 HISTORY ............................................................... 24 Discover Maine’s Past THE ARTS ............................................................ 25 Celebrate Creativity + Performance DRINKING + DINING . ............................ 28 EATERIES............................................................ 30 DRINKERIES ....................................................... 36 SHOPPING . .............................................. 40 ACCOMMODATIONS ........................... 44 FEATURED PORTLAND HOTELS ................ 44 HOTELS, MOTELS + INNS . ........................... 50 BED + BREAKFASTS, PRIVATE RENTALS + CAMPGROUNDS ................................................ 51 BEYOND GREATER PORTLAND ................. 52 GETTING HERE+ GETTING AROUND ............................... 54 MOVING HERE COMMUNITY + RELOCATION .......... 56 DIRECTORY + MAPS MAINE STATE MAP ................................ 59 GREATER PORTLAND REGION MAP ........................................... 60 PORTLAND + VICINITY MAP ............. 62 INDEX OF BUSINESSES ...................... 66

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Wassamki Springs “ A Private Paradise for Campers ” Closest campground to Portland Pickleball - Dog run - Fishing WIFI, Cable TV & Live Entertainment

www.wassamkisprings.com 56 Saco St. • Scarborough, ME 04074 5 mins. from I-95 • 207-839-4276

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