Guidebook for Scarborough
Food Scene
Such amazing food, if you are in the mood for seafood, but not the typical fried stuff this is worth the wait! A unique take on lobster rolls that are some of the best you will ever have.
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StSuch amazing food, if you are in the mood for seafood, but not the typical fried stuff this is worth the wait! A unique take on lobster rolls that are some of the best you will ever have.
Such good food, a small but amazing sushi menu. The cheviche roll is life changing! Also great ramen, pork buns and Japanese grill menu.
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Pai Men Miyake
188 State StSuch good food, a small but amazing sushi menu. The cheviche roll is life changing! Also great ramen, pork buns and Japanese grill menu.
Just some of the best donuts you will ever have! The dark chocolate sea salt and bacon cheddar are our favorites.
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The Holy Donut
194 Park AveJust some of the best donuts you will ever have! The dark chocolate sea salt and bacon cheddar are our favorites.
They just serve great coffee here, if you need a caffeine kick while you are downtown check this place out.
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Bard Coffee
185 Middle StThey just serve great coffee here, if you need a caffeine kick while you are downtown check this place out.
This is real deal authentic Italian gelato. If you walk by here anytime you have to stop in, if that happens to be two or three times in a day, it's okay because you're on vacation!
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Gorgeous Gelato
434 Fore StThis is real deal authentic Italian gelato. If you walk by here anytime you have to stop in, if that happens to be two or three times in a day, it's okay because you're on vacation!
Parks & Nature
This is the worlds most photographed lighthouse. It is also in a great park with nice walking trails. The park is open from sunrise to sunset, it is certainly worth checking out on your way into Portland.
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Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleThis is the worlds most photographed lighthouse. It is also in a great park with nice walking trails. The park is open from sunrise to sunset, it is certainly worth checking out on your way into Portland.
A great local beach, lots of space and not overly crowded.
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Scarborough Beach
Black Point RdA great local beach, lots of space and not overly crowded.
A great spot for short hikes, a picnic lunch and getting to see some beautiful scenic views. A good place to visit if you are considering shopping in Freeport.
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Bradbury Mountain State Park
528 Hallowell RdA great spot for short hikes, a picnic lunch and getting to see some beautiful scenic views. A good place to visit if you are considering shopping in Freeport.
Sightseeing
Peaks Island is a small year round inhabited island that is a part of Portland. Take a ferry out to the island, they run constantly in the summer, but check the schedule. Once on the island there is a local shop to rent bikes from and you can cruise around the island and take in the sights of Casco Bay. There are lots of little beaches and secret spots you can find exploring the island.
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Peaks Island
Peaks Island is a small year round inhabited island that is a part of Portland. Take a ferry out to the island, they run constantly in the summer, but check the schedule. Once on the island there is a local shop to rent bikes from and you can cruise around the island and take in the sights of Casco Bay. There are lots of little beaches and secret spots you can find exploring the island.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great spot to try a huge variety of beers both local and international. The place is tucked away in an unassuming ally-way, but don't let the location fool you. Enjoy the outdoor beer garden in the summer or cozy up inside in the cooler months.
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Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal PlazaThis is a great spot to try a huge variety of beers both local and international. The place is tucked away in an unassuming ally-way, but don't let the location fool you. Enjoy the outdoor beer garden in the summer or cozy up inside in the cooler months.
Arts & Culture
This museum has quite the impressive collection of art work, some notable artists featured are Monet, Picasso, Seurat, Renoir, Winslow Homer and more . There are rotating exhibits on the first floor, also the museum is free on Friday evenings 4-8pm. If you happen to be here on the first Friday of the month it will be the "First Friday Art Walk" where all the art galleries and museums are open for the evening and various street vendors and performers will be around town.
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Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqThis museum has quite the impressive collection of art work, some notable artists featured are Monet, Picasso, Seurat, Renoir, Winslow Homer and more . There are rotating exhibits on the first floor, also the museum is free on Friday evenings 4-8pm. If you happen to be here on the first Friday of the month it will be the "First Friday Art Walk" where all the art galleries and museums are open for the evening and various street vendors and performers will be around town.
Essentials
A convent local grocery store for food, pharmacy and alcohol.
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Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveA convent local grocery store for food, pharmacy and alcohol.
Shopping
The iconic Maine store L.L. Bean is worth visiting while you are here. The store is open 24/7, so show up whenever. There are also a bunch of great outlet stores in Freeport to check out.
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L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StThe iconic Maine store L.L. Bean is worth visiting while you are here. The store is open 24/7, so show up whenever. There are also a bunch of great outlet stores in Freeport to check out.