Portland, Cumberland County, ME
Places to go in Portland
84 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
Duckfat
Small European-leaning sandwich shop & cafe known for its duck-fat Belgian fries & milkshakes.
43 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Sports & Recreation
Dunegrass Golf Club
65 Wild Dunes Way, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064, USA
Nightlife
Eventide Oyster Co.
Tiny, busy seafood joint with a raw bar, lobster rolls & creative New England fare, plus cocktails.
86 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Food & Drink
Evo Kitchen + Bar
Stylish Middle Eastern bistro for creative riffs on classic cuisine with focus on local ingredients.
443 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Sports & Recreation
Flask Lounge
High-energy, snug bar with beer plus live music, dancing, karaoke & open-DJ nights.
117 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Food & Drink
Fore Street Restaurant
This rustic spot's open wood-fire grill, oven & spit lend smoky flavors to upscale American fare.
288 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Outdoors
Fort Allen Park
This grassy spot with water views features seating areas, a gazebo & many historical monuments.
49 Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Outdoors
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
Family
Funtown Splashtown USA
Two parks in one, with amusement rides that run from thrilling to kiddie, plus many slides & pools.
774 Portland Rd, Saco, ME 04072, USA
Nightlife
Geno’s Rock Club
625 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Food & Drink
Hot Suppa
Hearty Southern fare dominates a menu that also runs to comfort-food favorites from other regions.
703 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102, USA
Nightlife
Hunt & Alpine
Scandinavian small plates & clever cocktails in a minimalist space with a bar & communal tables.
75 Market St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Food & Drink
Inn by the Sea
Refined rooms & suites in an upscale hotel with a spa & an ocean-view restaurant.
40 Bowery Beach Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, USA
Food & Drink
Isa Bistro
Seasonal New American fare is served in this brick-walled bistro with tile floors & tin ceilings.
79 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Nightlife
Luna Rooftop Bar
Elevated bar bites & cocktails in a sleek rooftop mainstay featuring a terrace with harbor views.
285 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Outdoors
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
Arts & Culture
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad
Coastal rides in a quaint old train, with ocean views & a conductor providing historical info.
65 Thames St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Wellness
Massage Envy
343 Gorham Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
Arts & Culture
Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Nightlife
Novare Res Bier Cafe
Taproom & beer garden hidden off the street with a rotating, international list of drafts & bottles.
188 Middle St Suite G-01, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Arts & Culture
One Longfellow Square
Airy, intimate performance venue focused on roots-music acts plus film, theater & dance events.
181 State St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Outdoors
Payson Park
Large public green space with a playground, expansive lawns, an arboretum & sports facilities.
Portland, ME 04103, USA
Arts & Culture
Portland Head Light
Still operative 1791 lighthouse & navigation museum on rocky, scenic coastline in Ft. Williams Park.
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, USA
Arts & Culture
Portland House Of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple St, Portland, ME 04101, USA