Portland, Cumberland County, ME
Places to go in Portland
15 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Bradbury Mountain State Park
Small, glacial mountain with camping, plus trails shared by hikers, horses, bikes & snowmobiles.
528 Hallowell Rd, Pownal, ME 04069, USA
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Bug Light Park
Nearly 9 acres of green space with harbor & skyline views, plus a tiny lighthouse built in 1875.
2 Buglight Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Cliff Trail
263 Mountain Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079, USA
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Waterside spot with 250 acres of manicured gardens (rose, meditation), natural landscapes & trails.
105 Botanical Gdns Dr, Boothbay, ME 04537, USA
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Crescent Beach State Park
A mile-long beach offers swimming at this oceanside park, which also has picnic areas & trails.
109 Bowery Beach Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, USA
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Deering Oaks Park
Portland, ME 04101, USA
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Fort Allen Park
This grassy spot with water views features seating areas, a gazebo & many historical monuments.
49 Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME 04101, USA
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Fort Williams Park
Free park with a rocky shoreline, old military bunkers, big playing fields & an iconic lighthouse.
1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, USA
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Mackworth Island State Park
Tranquil haven with rocky beaches & shorebirds, plus a round-the-island trail & views of Casco Bay.
Andrews Avenue off, US-1, Falmouth, ME 04105, USA
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Payson Park
Large public green space with a playground, expansive lawns, an arboretum & sports facilities.
Portland, ME 04103, USA
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Quack N' Cruise Portland Maine (Maine Duck Tours)
180 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
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Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
This large salt marsh & estuary features hiking trails, trees & many bird-watching opportunities.
321 Port Rd, Wells, ME 04090, USA
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Two Lights State Park
41-acre oceanfront park offers twin lighthouses, shoreline trails & scenic views amid a rocky coast.
7 Tower Dr, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, USA
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Western Promenade
18.1-acre park featuring scenic trails around bluffs, plus statues & stately 19th-century homes.
Valley St, Portland, ME 04102, USA
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Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Park composed of woodland, estuary & rocky coast, known for guided nature walks & osprey-watching.
426 Wolfe's Neck Rd, Freeport, ME 04032, USA