Kellie & Jason's guidebook

Kellie
Kellie & Jason's guidebook

Food scene

Quiet, off the beaten path spot. Great beer selection. Small food menu but everything on the menu is delicious.
85 locals recommend
Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal Plaza
85 locals recommend
Quiet, off the beaten path spot. Great beer selection. Small food menu but everything on the menu is delicious.
Always a great way to end your evening - amazing dessert and cocktails. Don't be shy and order a "board". You won't regret it.
14 locals recommend
Gross Confection Bar
172 Middle St
14 locals recommend
Always a great way to end your evening - amazing dessert and cocktails. Don't be shy and order a "board". You won't regret it.
Speakeasy style bar. Fun for a quick stop.
19 locals recommend
Lincolns
36 Market St
19 locals recommend
Speakeasy style bar. Fun for a quick stop.
Sushi. Ramen. Delicious. If there is a wait, right next door is LBK which is a great spot to wait for your table to be ready.
148 locals recommend
Pai Men Miyake
188 State St
148 locals recommend
Sushi. Ramen. Delicious. If there is a wait, right next door is LBK which is a great spot to wait for your table to be ready.
Variety of food trucks. Plenty of grassy areas to play frisbee. Tennis courts. Bring chairs and hang out with a great view of Casco Bay.
167 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade
Eastern Promenade
167 locals recommend
Variety of food trucks. Plenty of grassy areas to play frisbee. Tennis courts. Bring chairs and hang out with a great view of Casco Bay.
Great local brewery. Outdoor seating. Food truck. Games room inside.
37 locals recommend
Goodfire Brewing Co.
219 Anderson St
37 locals recommend
Great local brewery. Outdoor seating. Food truck. Games room inside.
Some of the best bagels around. Must order in advance to pick up at the window.
30 locals recommend
Rose Foods
428 Forest Ave
30 locals recommend
Some of the best bagels around. Must order in advance to pick up at the window.
Wood-fired bagels. Delicious!!
44 locals recommend
Forage Market
123 Washington Ave
44 locals recommend
Wood-fired bagels. Delicious!!
Walking distance from our place. Nice bbq place with outdoor seating.
80 locals recommend
Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage Rd
80 locals recommend
Walking distance from our place. Nice bbq place with outdoor seating.
On Washington Ave next to Oxbow Brewing and other distilleries. There is also a Duckfat Restaurant a few blocks from the Friteshack. All very yummy!
17 locals recommend
Duckfat Friteshack
43 Washington Ave
17 locals recommend
On Washington Ave next to Oxbow Brewing and other distilleries. There is also a Duckfat Restaurant a few blocks from the Friteshack. All very yummy!
Great breakfast spot. Can have long waits but well worth it! Amazing desserts too.
88 locals recommend
Joe's Boathouse Catering
88 locals recommend
Great breakfast spot. Can have long waits but well worth it! Amazing desserts too.
Eighty 8 Donuts
202 Federal Street
220 locals recommend
The Holy Donut
194 Park Ave
220 locals recommend

Trails - walking, running, biking

Connects to Back Cove Trail allowing you to walk from our house to the peninsula.
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade
251 locals recommend
Connects to Back Cove Trail allowing you to walk from our house to the peninsula.
Great 3.5 mile loop around the Cove. Connects to Eastern Promenade Trail.
20 locals recommend
Back Cove Trail
Back Cove Trail
20 locals recommend
Great 3.5 mile loop around the Cove. Connects to Eastern Promenade Trail.
1.5 mile walking loop. Beautiful views. Bring a chair and sit on the beach.
130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1
130 locals recommend
1.5 mile walking loop. Beautiful views. Bring a chair and sit on the beach.
Walking/biking trail that follows a ravine. Very peaceful.
8 locals recommend
Presumpscot River Preserve
99 Overset Rd
8 locals recommend
Walking/biking trail that follows a ravine. Very peaceful.

Museums

412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Sq
412 locals recommend

Neighborhoods

Several small craft breweries in the area. All walking distance from one another. At the top of Fox Street is Washington Ave with loads of great food options, distilleries and more breweries
Fox Street
Fox Street
Several small craft breweries in the area. All walking distance from one another. At the top of Fox Street is Washington Ave with loads of great food options, distilleries and more breweries

City/town information

Approximately 20 minute drive. Home of LL Bean and outlet shopping.
202 locals recommend
Freeport
202 locals recommend
Approximately 20 minute drive. Home of LL Bean and outlet shopping.

City advice

Don't miss

Portland Trails - hiking, walking, biking

Check out Portland Trails website for dozens of trails in and around the city. https://trails.org/our-trails/classic-trail-map/
Don't miss

Farmer's Market on Saturdays

Local farmers gather every Saturday in Deering Park. Lots of local foods and wares.
Don't miss

Old Port

The Old Port has lots of local stores, restaurants and bars. All very walkable. Can even take a ferry out to Peaks Island.