Places to go in Portland

Arts & Culture

Portland Museum of Art

I.M. Pei-designed museum known for its paintings by Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth & Edward Hopper.

7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Arts & Culture

Portland Observatory

Seasonal tours of the only remaining wooden maritime signal tower (built circa 1807) in the U.S.

138 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Wellness

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Traditional rooms & suites in a former armory, plus a cozy bar, a gym & a farm-to-table eatery.

20 Milk St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Wellness

Portland Yoga Collective

98 Cross St N Ste C, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Outdoors

Quack N' Cruise Portland Maine (Maine Duck Tours)

180 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Outdoors

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

Family

Round1 Bowling & Arcade - South Portland

364 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA

Food & Drink

Salt Yard Cafe & Bar

Spacious, industrial-style establishment offering breakfasts, light meals & pastries, plus drinks.

285 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Food & Drink

Scales

Spacious seaside venue for local seafood, raw bar, wine & New England comfort classics.

68 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Sports & Recreation

Seacoast Adventure

Seasonal, outdoor fun center with mini-golf, go-karts & a 100-ft. sky swing.

930 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062, USA

Family

Spare Time Portland

867 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103, USA

Food & Drink

Speckled Ax

Single-cup brewing is the focus at this choice espresso shop, which uses wood-roasted organic beans.

567 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Arts & Culture

Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse

Historic caisson-style lighthouse constructed on a rocky breakwater in 1897, open year-round.

2 Fort Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA

Wellness

Spruce Point Inn Resort & Spa

Quaint rooms & cottages in a chic lakeside complex with 3 restaurants, 2 pools, tennis & a spa.

88 Grandview Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA

Arts & Culture

State Theatre

Vast, old renovated concert hall with a steady schedule of national music acts of different genres.

609 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Food & Drink

Street & Co

Simple, upscale preparations of local fish in a rustic & snug bistro on a cobblestone alley.

33 Wharf St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Food & Drink

Tandem Coffee and Bakery

Modern cafe in a converted 1960s gas station serving house-roasted coffees, pastries & sandwiches.

742 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102, USA

Food & Drink

Tandem Coffee Roasters

Espressos, pastries & retail bags in cozy cafe with brick walls, open roasting space & cuppings.

122 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Food & Drink

Terlingua

Inventive takes on BBQ & Southwestern dishes are served in a homey space decorated with pale wood.

40 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Food & Drink

The Great Lost Bear

Longtime hub for beer enthusiasts has over 70 taps, weekly microbrewery events & a broad food menu.

540 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Food & Drink

The Porthole Restaurant & Pub

Raw & fried seafood plus drinks in a vintage diner interior or on a wharfside deck with live music.

20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Wellness

The Portland Yoga Project

449 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Wellness

The Spa at Saco Mills

110 Main St Ste 1304B, Saco, ME 04072, USA

Food & Drink

The Thirsty Pig

Cool outpost providing housemade sausages & casual eats, plus craft brews & patio seating.

37 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101, USA