Visitor's Guide 2025

IMPORTANT VISITOR INFO 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 sometimes fall below 20° F. WHILE YOU ARE HERE ALCOHOL Persons must be 21 years old to buy or consume alcoholic beverages. Hours of legal service are 6am-1am. Photo ID required. OUI laws are strictly enforced. SMOKING

PARKING Portland Parking Metered parking has a 2-hour max; coin-operated meters or mobile pay via Passport Parking app; free on-street parking from 6pm-9am (Mon-Sat), all day Sunday/ holidays; accessible parking exempt from fees, double the time limit. Cape Elizabeth/ Fort Williams Park Free parking behind Fort Williams Park; Premium spots have an hourly rate, with daily and season passes available. Freeport Free 1-2 hour street parking; free unlimited parking at Freeport Village Station and L.L. Bean. South Portland Free unlimited parking (except permit areas); no on-street parking from midnight to 6am (Dec 1-Apr 1). Westbrook Free 1-2 hour street parking; free 6-hour parking in designated downtown lots. City vs Private Parking United Parking Partners (UPP) operates many lots in Portland with dynamic pricing and no grace period. If you exceed your time, you’ll be ticketed or booted. Consider on-street parking or city-owned lots/ garages instead.

Tobacco: Smoking is prohibited in public indoor and outdoor spaces, including parks, trails, and beaches. Tobacco sales are

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.

restricted to 21+, and littering tobacco products incurs a $100 fine. Scan the QR Code for more information. Marijuana : Recreational marijuana is legal in Maine for those 21+, but public smoking is prohibited. Both recreational & medical marijuana are sold in retail shops. Scan the QR code for more info. ACCESSIBILITY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Medical): Dial 911 for immediate assistance. Poison Control: Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison emergencies. Local Hospitals: Maine Medical Center (Portland) - 207-662-0111 Mercy Hospital (Portland) - 207-879-3000 Animal Emergencies: Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (Portland) - 207-780-1000 Maine Veterinary Referral Center (Scarborough) - 207-885-1290 Coastal and Water Rescue: Portland Harbor Master - 207-874-8300 US Coast Guard Sector Northern New England - 207-741-5467 We aim to make all visitors feel safe and comfortable. Scan the QR code for the Accessibility Guide.

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