Guidebook for Portland
Shopping
Unique bags, clutches and other items made from recycled sails! Such a cool souvenir.
Neat shop on Custom House Wharf just 2.4 miles from apartment
Sea Bags
25 Custom House WharfUnique bags made of used sails and jewelry...
Freeport Maine Flagship Store , open 365 days 24 hours a day. 18 miles from apartment just up 295. Lots of outlet stores in quaint village setting.
270 locals recommend
L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StFreeport Maine Flagship Store , open 365 days 24 hours a day. 18 miles from apartment just up 295. Lots of outlet stores in quaint village setting.
D. Cole Jewelers
10 Exchange StPortland Flea-for-All
585 Congress StLots of tourists seem to shop here. They buy salvaged items or overstocked items. You can find anything from DNK or Calvin Klein, shoes galore, to flashlights and cheap sunglasses!
9 locals recommend
Marden's
451 Payne RdLots of tourists seem to shop here. They buy salvaged items or overstocked items. You can find anything from DNK or Calvin Klein, shoes galore, to flashlights and cheap sunglasses!
Food Scene
Voted best on Food TVs "chopped" for her Fried Chicken
LOCATION AND GREAT LOBSTER ROLLS AND SEAFOOD in very casual atmosphere. A MUST see for lunch. BYOB. Eat on the rocks or picnic table /in or out.
136 locals recommend
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdLOCATION AND GREAT LOBSTER ROLLS AND SEAFOOD in very casual atmosphere. A MUST see for lunch. BYOB. Eat on the rocks or picnic table /in or out.
Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StMaine Italian Sandwichs , Italian take out food, salads, pizza just a walk around the corner.
Amato's
312 St John StMaine Italian Sandwichs , Italian take out food, salads, pizza just a walk around the corner.
Dunkin' Donuts
617 BroadwayCentral Provisions
414 Fore StMy cousin is a cook here and the food is outstanding!!!
Duckfat
43 Middle StWhat is better than duck fat fries??
Breakfast has Cheesy Grits and other gluten free options. I honestly haven't been for lunch or dinner but love, love breakfast. Get there early if you don't like to wait, full bar. Just walk straight up the street on the left.
152 locals recommend
Hot Suppa
703 Congress StBreakfast has Cheesy Grits and other gluten free options. I honestly haven't been for lunch or dinner but love, love breakfast. Get there early if you don't like to wait, full bar. Just walk straight up the street on the left.
The Honey Paw
78 Middle StPan Asian classic
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StLobster rolls, raw bar, always good!
Scales
68 Commercial StFresh Seafood on Maine Wharf !
When visiting the lighthouse or Willard beach try this great restaurant set in a boatyard overlooking the ocean.
13 locals recommend
North 43 Bistro
1 Spring Point DrWhen visiting the lighthouse or Willard beach try this great restaurant set in a boatyard overlooking the ocean.
YUMMY homemade ice cream!
On your way back from Fort Williams or Willard Beach
52 locals recommend
Willard Scoops
429 Preble StYUMMY homemade ice cream!
On your way back from Fort Williams or Willard Beach
OMG the best homemade bagels and pastries. Just over the bridge or on your way back from the lighthouses or Willard Beach. 3.9 miles away
164 locals recommend
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StOMG the best homemade bagels and pastries. Just over the bridge or on your way back from the lighthouses or Willard Beach. 3.9 miles away
Wanna eat in a treehouse? This is 2.1 miles from the house in the other direction from town - refreshing huh? On Stevens ave. Over Pats meat market. Great food, cool atmosphere and something different!
27 locals recommend
The Treehouse
484 Stevens AveWanna eat in a treehouse? This is 2.1 miles from the house in the other direction from town - refreshing huh? On Stevens ave. Over Pats meat market. Great food, cool atmosphere and something different!
Js Oyster
5 Portland PierSouth Portland House Of Pizza
180 Waterman DrRuby Thailand Cuisine
179 Cottage RdRed's Dairy Freeze
167 Cottage RdThe Porthole Restaurant & Pub
20 Custom House Wharfand Union bakery. Quick stop for a bite or grab some local salami and cheese to go . Great overnite oatmeal, bakery goods and coffee. Wine, local brews to go. 4 small tables to eat at.
The Black Tie Company
1 Union Wharfand Union bakery. Quick stop for a bite or grab some local salami and cheese to go . Great overnite oatmeal, bakery goods and coffee. Wine, local brews to go. 4 small tables to eat at.
Vinland
593 Congress StLocal sourced foods, Gluten free options
Drinks & Nightlife
Thompson’s point is home to Bissell brother’s brewery and hosts concerts, craft fairs, Thursday is summer sunset on the Point everything from acrobats, food trucks, lawn games to who knows !!
Thompsons Point
Thompsons PointAura
121 Center StMusic from nationally known to local bands
Bunker Brewing Company
17 Westfield StJust across the street!
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayJust over the bridge , Local hangout! 2.8 miles away - great beer.
47 locals recommend
Foulmouthed Brewing
15 Ocean StJust over the bridge , Local hangout! 2.8 miles away - great beer.
Liquid Riot Bottling Company
250 Commercial StShipyard Brewing Company
86 Newbury StThe Maine Brew Bus
320 Commercial StLone Pine Brewing Company
219 Anderson StShipyard Brewing Company
86 Newbury StBissell Brothers
38 Resurgam PlUrban Farm Fermentory
200 Anderson StIsland Dog Brewing
125 John Roberts RdDefinitive Brewing Company
35 Industrial WayPortland Mash Tun
29 Wharf StRoot Wild Kombucha
135 Washington AveBissell Brothers
38 Resurgam PlGoodfire Brewing Co.
219 Anderson StAustin Street Brewery
115 Fox StBattery Steele Brewing
1 Industrial WayArts & Culture
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqVictoria Mansion
109 Danforth StHenry Wadsworth Longfellow Monument
Entertainment
Bowling with a view! Generally music on the outdoor patio. Just over the bridge
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StRooftop deck overlooking city
Maine Savings Pavilion at Rock Row
59 Westbrook ArterialNew concert venue
Essentials
Shaw's
180 Waterman DrCvs , Gym, Auto Store all in Plaza
Save A Lot
268 St John StQuick items,
Laundry Services In Portland Maine
290 St John Stjust across the street!
Parks & Nature
"The Brunswick" generally has live entertainment on the beach. Amusement Park on the ocean for rides and great Pier fries and pizza
185 locals recommend
Old Orchard Beach
"The Brunswick" generally has live entertainment on the beach. Amusement Park on the ocean for rides and great Pier fries and pizza
Kite flying, food trucks, iconic lighthouse and museum. Old buildings to explore and rocks to climb. A Must Do!
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdKite flying, food trucks, iconic lighthouse and museum. Old buildings to explore and rocks to climb. A Must Do!
Willard Beach
Quiet beach just over the bridge from the apartment.
Beautiful beach just past the Lobster Shack and
Fort Williams . Make a day of it!!!
124 locals recommend
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach RdBeautiful beach just past the Lobster Shack and
Fort Williams . Make a day of it!!!
No fee: A great little park that you can fly a kite, site and watch the boats or just walk to the light. Madison Street South portland.
South Portland Historical Museum on site. (5.7 from apt)
105 locals recommend
Bug Light Park
No fee: A great little park that you can fly a kite, site and watch the boats or just walk to the light. Madison Street South portland.
South Portland Historical Museum on site. (5.7 from apt)