Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Fresh, healthy food made daily. Also has coffee and baked goods.
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Blue Spoon Cafe & Catering
64 Pine StFresh, healthy food made daily. Also has coffee and baked goods.
Incredible pastries and sandwiches, and excellent coffee.
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The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StIncredible pastries and sandwiches, and excellent coffee.
Friendly neighborhood market with fresh produce and local products. Has a well curated wine and local beer selection.
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Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StFriendly neighborhood market with fresh produce and local products. Has a well curated wine and local beer selection.
Hot Suppa
703 Congress StOne of the best breakfast spots in town.
Fresh lobster at an iconic setting on the sea.
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The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdFresh lobster at an iconic setting on the sea.
Street & Co
33 Wharf StBest traditional seafood restaurant in Portland.
Small plates, great variety, cozy setting. One of my favorites!
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Central Provisions
414 Fore StSmall plates, great variety, cozy setting. One of my favorites!
Sightseeing
Taking some food and beverage along with you on a nice day on the mail boat is a great way to enjoy greater Portland on the water. Highly recommended.
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Casco Bay Lines station
Taking some food and beverage along with you on a nice day on the mail boat is a great way to enjoy greater Portland on the water. Highly recommended.
Parks & Nature
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeGreat views and peaceful.
Bug Light Park
Great views of Portland on the water. Good for sunsets.
Hosts the iconic Portland Headlight. Beautiful views.
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Iphakamisa yeFort Williams
1000 Shore RdHosts the iconic Portland Headlight. Beautiful views.
Pine Point Beach
One of the better beaches in the near proximity.
Drinks & Nightlife
Something that is unique to Portland and has been named a best dive bar in America. Has a light up dancefloor and people of all ages go. It's whacky and something you need to see for yourself.
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Bubba's Sulky Lounge
92 Portland StSomething that is unique to Portland and has been named a best dive bar in America. Has a light up dancefloor and people of all ages go. It's whacky and something you need to see for yourself.
The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club
75 Market StGreat cocktails.
Bull Feeney's
375 Fore StClassic Irish bar with live music most nights.
Situated right near the beach it is a great place for sunset drinks.
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Black Point Inn
510 Black Point RdSituated right near the beach it is a great place for sunset drinks.
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayA first class brewery!
Don't forget about Maine's rising craft liquor scene! Excellent products and staff. Highly recommend!
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Maine Craft Distilling
123 Washington AveDon't forget about Maine's rising craft liquor scene! Excellent products and staff. Highly recommend!
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington AveCool setting for some great craft beer and eats.
A very popular brewery that is a quick Uber ride away. Nice setting. Located at Thompson's Point, not Industrial way.
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Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam PlA very popular brewery that is a quick Uber ride away. Nice setting. Located at Thompson's Point, not Industrial way.
Arts & Culture
Thompsons Point
Thompsons PointMy favorite place to watch an outdoor concert.
A first rate art museum. First Fridays of the month are free admission.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-Portland
7 Congress SqA first rate art museum. First Fridays of the month are free admission.
Essentials
Rite Aid
713 Congress StA 5 minute walk from the apartment
Will need a bike or vehicle (although I walk, but I like walking)
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Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveWill need a bike or vehicle (although I walk, but I like walking)
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayBike or drive, but walkable.
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset StWill want to bike or drive
Shopping
Freeport is the home of LL Bean and has a number of clothing outlets such as Patagonia, J. Crew, North Face, Cole Haan, Fjallraven and more.
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Freeport
Freeport is the home of LL Bean and has a number of clothing outlets such as Patagonia, J. Crew, North Face, Cole Haan, Fjallraven and more.