Guidebook for Portland
Arts & Culture
The PMA boasts significant holdings of American, European, and contemporary art, as well as
iconic works from Maine highlighting the state's rich artistic tradition and artists. Free on Friday eve.!
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Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqThe PMA boasts significant holdings of American, European, and contemporary art, as well as
iconic works from Maine highlighting the state's rich artistic tradition and artists. Free on Friday eve.!
Architect Henry Austin was known for his Italianate buildings, and the Mansion is widely
recognized as the most important expression of the Italian villa style in American domestic
architecture.
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Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth StArchitect Henry Austin was known for his Italianate buildings, and the Mansion is widely
recognized as the most important expression of the Italian villa style in American domestic
architecture.
Airy, intimate performance venue focused on roots-music acts plus film, theater & dance events
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One Longfellow Square
181 State StAiry, intimate performance venue focused on roots-music acts plus film, theater & dance events
Intimate hangout with a full bar offering small plates & burgers plus live jazz, folk & rock music.
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Blue
650 Congress StIntimate hangout with a full bar offering small plates & burgers plus live jazz, folk & rock music.
Food Scene
This cafe focused on sandwiches, including breakfast options, also has carry-out beer & wine. A few steps away! Grab a breakfast sandwich, make some coffee and enjoy the morning on the porch.
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Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett StThis cafe focused on sandwiches, including breakfast options, also has carry-out beer & wine. A few steps away! Grab a breakfast sandwich, make some coffee and enjoy the morning on the porch.
Cozy neighborhood spot for wood-fired pizza with seasonal, gourmet toppings plus wine & beer.
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Bonobo
46 Pine StCozy neighborhood spot for wood-fired pizza with seasonal, gourmet toppings plus wine & beer.
Our favorite farm to table restaurant in Portland. Menu changes daily.
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Fore Street
Fore StreetOur favorite farm to table restaurant in Portland. Menu changes daily.
Excellent coffee, friendly staff, decent amount of seating (although often near capacity), and attractive, art gallery-ish space.
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Arabica Coffee House
2 Free StExcellent coffee, friendly staff, decent amount of seating (although often near capacity), and attractive, art gallery-ish space.
Intimate bistro offers Pan-Asian vegetarian fare, from tempeh curry to noodles with vegan duck. Our go to for tasty vegetarian. It's very popular, so there's a good chance there will be a wait...
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Green Elephant
608 Congress StIntimate bistro offers Pan-Asian vegetarian fare, from tempeh curry to noodles with vegan duck. Our go to for tasty vegetarian. It's very popular, so there's a good chance there will be a wait...
Everything Else
Maine Medical Center station
Maine Medical Center
Excellent bakery - we're big fans of the chunky chocolate rye cookies! Grab a few and walk Old Port with a smile.
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Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StExcellent bakery - we're big fans of the chunky chocolate rye cookies! Grab a few and walk Old Port with a smile.
Very good pies (not too sweet!) - Bourbon Pecan, Maine Blueberry, and other berry pies offered. Great way to treat yourself or enjoy on a special occasion (at the apt.!). No inside seating.
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Two Fat Cats
740 BroadwayVery good pies (not too sweet!) - Bourbon Pecan, Maine Blueberry, and other berry pies offered. Great way to treat yourself or enjoy on a special occasion (at the apt.!). No inside seating.
Portland has some excellent local brews. Allagash's Belgian style beers are my favorite. The tour is free and is a very good introduction to the brewing process. Also check out their events...
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Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayPortland has some excellent local brews. Allagash's Belgian style beers are my favorite. The tour is free and is a very good introduction to the brewing process. Also check out their events...
Essentials
Market selling produce, cheese, wine & other groceries, plus prepared foods & house-baked
goods.
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Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StMarket selling produce, cheese, wine & other groceries, plus prepared foods & house-baked
goods.
Drinks & Nightlife
Locally oriented gastropub serves farm-fresh eats & regional craft beers in a relaxed, rustic
space. Nice neighborhood place with laid-back atmosphere, tasty food and local brews.
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Little Tap House
106 High StLocally oriented gastropub serves farm-fresh eats & regional craft beers in a relaxed, rustic
space. Nice neighborhood place with laid-back atmosphere, tasty food and local brews.
Sightseeing
Get out on the Bay with a variety of scenic cruises in Maine offering different destinations, durations, and departure times. Pack a lunch; bring your camera, binoculars, and a sweater.
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Casco Bay Lines station
Get out on the Bay with a variety of scenic cruises in Maine offering different destinations, durations, and departure times. Pack a lunch; bring your camera, binoculars, and a sweater.
Beautiful Victorian architecture. Dog walking. Views of the White Mountains on a clear day.
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Western Promenade Park
Valley StreetBeautiful Victorian architecture. Dog walking. Views of the White Mountains on a clear day.