Guidebook for the area
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Lovely views of Casco Bay and slightly adventurous walk out to the lighthouse or up the hill for expanded views. Next to the gorgeous SMCC campus and connected to Willard Beach.
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Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
2 Fort RdLovely views of Casco Bay and slightly adventurous walk out to the lighthouse or up the hill for expanded views. Next to the gorgeous SMCC campus and connected to Willard Beach.
At the end of the Green Belt Harbor Walking Trail. Big expansive lawn where people aften take advantage of the strong breezes to fly kites. Precious little lighthouse you can walk out to.
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Bug Light
South Portland Greenbelt PathwayAt the end of the Green Belt Harbor Walking Trail. Big expansive lawn where people aften take advantage of the strong breezes to fly kites. Precious little lighthouse you can walk out to.
The photo of the oil change place is a hack.I can't The rest of the photos represent the farmers market.. A lovely weekly Saturday market full of locals shopping the bounty of local farms and small food processors. There are often musicians playing anything from guitars to flutes, banjos and harps!remove it.
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Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering AveThe photo of the oil change place is a hack.I can't The rest of the photos represent the farmers market.. A lovely weekly Saturday market full of locals shopping the bounty of local farms and small food processors. There are often musicians playing anything from guitars to flutes, banjos and harps!remove it.
Lovely little hike from our house, along the river to the lighthouses.
South Portland Greenbelt Pathway
South Portland Greenbelt PathwayLovely little hike from our house, along the river to the lighthouses.
Lovely little library, never crowded. Peaceful and nearby.
South Portland Public Library: Main Library
482 BroadwayLovely little library, never crowded. Peaceful and nearby.
Gorgeous peaceful little park in the heart of South Portland. Water fountain in the middle of the pond. Free outdoor concerts on Wednesday evenings in the summer. Ice skating in the winter.
Mill Creek Park
50 Hinckley DrGorgeous peaceful little park in the heart of South Portland. Water fountain in the middle of the pond. Free outdoor concerts on Wednesday evenings in the summer. Ice skating in the winter.
Shopping
Bull Moose
456 Payne Rda place to find books and CD's.
Nonesuch Books
50 Market StLocally owned, books and used books and great gifts for kids!
Goodwill Store: Millcreek
50 Market StUsed clothes and what not. Reduce, re-use and recycle!
Shoppers True Value Hardware
50 Market StIf they don't have it, you don't need it!
Visit Ferdinand for handmade curiosities, vintage clothing and wares and the most extraordinary handmade paper flowers and cards. Nothing you'd find anywhere else!
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Ferdinand
243 Congress StVisit Ferdinand for handmade curiosities, vintage clothing and wares and the most extraordinary handmade paper flowers and cards. Nothing you'd find anywhere else!
Food, Drinks & Nightlife
Great location right on Custom House Wharf on the water. Originally serving fisherman in the wee hours of the morning.
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The Porthole Restaurant & Pub
20 Custom House WharfGreat location right on Custom House Wharf on the water. Originally serving fisherman in the wee hours of the morning.
Lovely little brew pub serving innovative foodie takes on pub favorites. Their 'Chef's Breakfast' stout is my favorite stout in town!
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Foulmouthed Brewing
15 Ocean StLovely little brew pub serving innovative foodie takes on pub favorites. Their 'Chef's Breakfast' stout is my favorite stout in town!
My favorite unpretentious local bar serving fresh oysters, mussels, lobster dinners, scallop plates, seafood pasta plates. No fried foods.
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Js Oyster
5 Portland PierMy favorite unpretentious local bar serving fresh oysters, mussels, lobster dinners, scallop plates, seafood pasta plates. No fried foods.
Cia Cafe
72 Ocean StNearby coffee and treats
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StWood fired pizza right on the waterfront in Portland.
I've never had a better bagel! They also have bread and wine and coffee and individual slices of cake and baked goods to go.
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Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StI've never had a better bagel! They also have bread and wine and coffee and individual slices of cake and baked goods to go.
Luke's Lobster Portland Pier
60 Portland PierDelicious food and a great view.
SoPo Seafood
Spanking fresh oysters!
Entertainment & Activities
They have an Airstream up on the roof where you can play corn hole and bowling downstairs. Unusual place that often has a band. Good food too.
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Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StThey have an Airstream up on the roof where you can play corn hole and bowling downstairs. Unusual place that often has a band. Good food too.
Parks & Nature
Nice easy trail walk which does a figure eight around two ponds that are stocked with trout in the summer. You can bring a fishing line, or just go for a walk. People bring their dogs to Hinckley Park, a great place for dog lovers! The South Portland community garden is also there! A nice cool place in the summer and pretty foliage in the fall.
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Hinckley Park
288 Highland AveNice easy trail walk which does a figure eight around two ponds that are stocked with trout in the summer. You can bring a fishing line, or just go for a walk. People bring their dogs to Hinckley Park, a great place for dog lovers! The South Portland community garden is also there! A nice cool place in the summer and pretty foliage in the fall.
Nice cool spot under the bridge in the summer with the breezes coming off the water. You can explore the rocky beach and it's a great spot for a picnic on the grass in the shade. They also have a few tables there with built in chess/checker boards!
Casco Bay Bridge
Casco Bay BridgeNice cool spot under the bridge in the summer with the breezes coming off the water. You can explore the rocky beach and it's a great spot for a picnic on the grass in the shade. They also have a few tables there with built in chess/checker boards!
The college is right on the ocean with stunning views from the trail that wraps around the campus. You can walk out to the lighthouse or enjoy the view from one of many benches facing the ocean. The campus is on the site of an old fort, so there is that history there and you can walk on a very small beach there, or follow the trail to Willard Beach.
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Southern Maine Community College
2 Fort RdThe college is right on the ocean with stunning views from the trail that wraps around the campus. You can walk out to the lighthouse or enjoy the view from one of many benches facing the ocean. The campus is on the site of an old fort, so there is that history there and you can walk on a very small beach there, or follow the trail to Willard Beach.
Outdoor activities
Nice urban hike! There are food trucks there in the summer. Falafel Mafia and Mr Sushi and the Gelato trucks are my favorites
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade TrailNice urban hike! There are food trucks there in the summer. Falafel Mafia and Mr Sushi and the Gelato trucks are my favorites
Gorgeous protected crescent white sand beach, less than three miles from our home, great for swimming, laying on the beach, contemplative walks and filling your lungs with fresh Atlantic sea air!
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Willard Beach
Gorgeous protected crescent white sand beach, less than three miles from our home, great for swimming, laying on the beach, contemplative walks and filling your lungs with fresh Atlantic sea air!
Great and affordable way to get out on the ocean! Take a 20 minute ferry ride to Peaks Island, or stay on the boat for a 3 hour round trip down the bay and back. On Peaks you'll find a grocery store, little coffee place, The Island Inn, great rocky beach on the backside, bikes to rent at Brad's to wheel around the approximate 3 miles of island. If you have to use a restroom, use the one on the boat on the way out, or back. Not sure they have porta potties out there any more
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I-Casco Bay Lines
56 Commercial StGreat and affordable way to get out on the ocean! Take a 20 minute ferry ride to Peaks Island, or stay on the boat for a 3 hour round trip down the bay and back. On Peaks you'll find a grocery store, little coffee place, The Island Inn, great rocky beach on the backside, bikes to rent at Brad's to wheel around the approximate 3 miles of island. If you have to use a restroom, use the one on the boat on the way out, or back. Not sure they have porta potties out there any more