Just an hour and a half drive north of the hustle and bustle of Boston, Massachusetts puts the coastal city in the next state of Maine. There you will find in the region successfully renovated warehouses, a museum dedicated to the famous poet and the crowded bays to enjoy yourself.
Portland, Maine is a great city with an array of activities, sights and markets for you to experience. Summer is when tourists from all over New England and Canada flock to the Southern Maine region. This is the time to visit because there is so much to see and do. Here are 10 things to do in Portland, Maine in the categories of sights, events, dining and entertainment.
Small towns around Portland
1.) Discovery of Portland Land & Sea Turonese
Offering either a land tour of Portland by road car or a scenic cruise of the harbor and its outlying islands. Each note is worth a 90-minute narration packed with fascinating information.
2.) Homer’s Whale Watch
Experience twenty miles out into the ocean to land whales feeding in their natural habitat. This four-hour excursion features a scientist on board who gives information about all the creatures of the sea. You will not only be informed, but you will have taken this chance in oblivion.
Born and raised in Portland, this is the childhood home of the most famous poet of the 19th century, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The poet’s grandfather in 1785. It is open year-round as a guided tour and is home to one of the oldest brick structures in Portland.
4.) The Portland Art Museum
Maine’s oldest and largest art museum features paintings and photography from contemporary American and European masters. Fine art work by Winslow Homer, N.C. You can see Wyeth and Marsden Hartley. Monet, Degas and Picasso are also on display
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5.) The Art of Friday’s First Walk
Every month on the first Friday you can enjoy a free, self-guided tour of Portland art galleries, artist studios, museums and other art venues from 5 p.m. at 8 p.m. This is the best system known to the art community.
6.) Portland Music & Arts Festival
August 20, 2011 is when this 2nd annual local music and arts festival takes place. Rises at 11 a.m. and ends at 11 p.m. This is the place to get familiar with the music scene in and around Portland.
Shopping & Dining in and around the Old Port
7.) What happened to Lisa-Maria in Genoa
Check out more hand-made items such as pottery, soaps, candles, jewelry and more. He owned a family business. These were made by the artisans and craftsmen of Maine. Another Scottish business owner is running a new business in Crystal & Ireland. Craft. Her shop features Irish woolen wool, Waterford and Galway crystal and many other genuine Irish gifts.
8.) Old Port Candy Co.
The old port old warehouse place is similar to many specialty stores in the neighborhood throughout the continent. If you have a sweet tooth while in Portland, make sure you don’t stop at this candy shop. Be sure to try their award-winning fudge and other Maine treats.
9.) Locust of Portlandia Co.
Speaking of Maine treats, you can’t leave the city without trying the famous lobster rolls and other lobster dishes. Enjoy some beer or wine in a bar decline overlooking Portland Harbor.
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10.) Hotel Portland Portland
Located in the heart of the Old Port historic is Portland’s newest luxury hotel. Come on, let’s experience their old world sweetness with impeccable service.
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Welcome to Portland, Maine, Maine Guide.com
Portland Discovery Land & Seaside Tours – See the best of Portland with us, Portland Discovery.com
Odyssey Whale Watch – Whale Watch, Portland, Maine, Odyssey Whale Watch.com
Visit Portland Maine, Portland.com
Portland’s Downtown District, Portland Maine.com
Portland Lobster Co. – Best of Portland ’11, Portland Lobster Company.com
