Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Green Elephant
608 Congress StIt's vegetarian and so good, not usually too crowded.
They have the best bagels on earth (besides the ones in NYC)
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Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StThey have the best bagels on earth (besides the ones in NYC)
This is a restaurant and coffee shop too. The chicken salad wraps and green salad with a scoop of the chicken salad is the best!
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Verbena Eat Right Now
103 Ocean StThis is a restaurant and coffee shop too. The chicken salad wraps and green salad with a scoop of the chicken salad is the best!
Chai Lattes are so good here. Coffee is also good and you can hit these South Portland (SoPo) venues up on the way to some of my favorite recommended parks.
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Cia Cafe
72 Ocean StChai Lattes are so good here. Coffee is also good and you can hit these South Portland (SoPo) venues up on the way to some of my favorite recommended parks.
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StThe food is amazing!
Lobster roll = yes!
Forage Market
180 Lisbon StThe bagels are so good!
Bard Coffee
185 Middle StThe lattes!
Sightseeing
Breath-taking views and a busy little peninsula full of Portland Hipsters and families. A park setting with trails, a public beach, and lots of places to search for seaglass, also a scenic train rides available too
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeBreath-taking views and a busy little peninsula full of Portland Hipsters and families. A park setting with trails, a public beach, and lots of places to search for seaglass, also a scenic train rides available too
Hop on a ferry to Peaks Island or take a longer boat ride on the mail boat to view the Calendar Islands of the Casco Bay. Reggae Sundays are Jones Landing on the Island are a must-do.
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Casco Bay Lines station
Hop on a ferry to Peaks Island or take a longer boat ride on the mail boat to view the Calendar Islands of the Casco Bay. Reggae Sundays are Jones Landing on the Island are a must-do.
Home of one of the most photographed lighthouses in the nation. This park is a must see! The views are breathtaking. Families with young children can enjoy the playground and the Children's Garden - a natural rock and garden with native maine plants, trickling waterfalls, monarch butterflies and with a super fun granite rock super slide - you could spend the whole day in this park! My husband and I were married at this park, so it holds a special place in our hearts.
Added bonus, there are food trucks parked her regularly offering local treats like Maine Lobster Rolls and Gelato.
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Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdHome of one of the most photographed lighthouses in the nation. This park is a must see! The views are breathtaking. Families with young children can enjoy the playground and the Children's Garden - a natural rock and garden with native maine plants, trickling waterfalls, monarch butterflies and with a super fun granite rock super slide - you could spend the whole day in this park! My husband and I were married at this park, so it holds a special place in our hearts.
Added bonus, there are food trucks parked her regularly offering local treats like Maine Lobster Rolls and Gelato.
Essentials
This Hannaford is a little further from the studio than the one in Westbrook, but it's much bigger and offers a superior produce selection. It is also located across the street from Baxter Blvd. - a nice 3.5-mile jog, walk, or bike.
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Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveThis Hannaford is a little further from the studio than the one in Westbrook, but it's much bigger and offers a superior produce selection. It is also located across the street from Baxter Blvd. - a nice 3.5-mile jog, walk, or bike.
The prepared food section is nice here in addition to a host or organic food choices.
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Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset StThe prepared food section is nice here in addition to a host or organic food choices.
Lots of fun product offerings and on point for a tighter budget.
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Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayLots of fun product offerings and on point for a tighter budget.
Shopping
It's really close and there are lots of shops to choose from.
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The Maine Mall
364 Maine Mall RdIt's really close and there are lots of shops to choose from.
The L.L. Bean headquarters is located in Freeport, Maine. This is also where the Freeport outlet stores are located. Lots of great outdoor shopping options at heavily discounted prices - Banana Republic, Loft, Gap, Old Navy, Sperry, Bass, Coach, Cole Haan, Nike, Calvin Klein, Claire's, Talbot's, The Children's Place, Gymboree, Carter's, Cuddle Down, etc. The Freeport Outlet Stores are located approximately 15-20 minutes north of Portland.
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L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StThe L.L. Bean headquarters is located in Freeport, Maine. This is also where the Freeport outlet stores are located. Lots of great outdoor shopping options at heavily discounted prices - Banana Republic, Loft, Gap, Old Navy, Sperry, Bass, Coach, Cole Haan, Nike, Calvin Klein, Claire's, Talbot's, The Children's Place, Gymboree, Carter's, Cuddle Down, etc. The Freeport Outlet Stores are located approximately 15-20 minutes north of Portland.
Similar to the Freeport Outlets. Retail outlet stores offering deep discounts - Crate & Barrel, etc. - Located approx. 35-40 minutes South of Portland.
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Kittery Outlet Center
340 US-1Similar to the Freeport Outlets. Retail outlet stores offering deep discounts - Crate & Barrel, etc. - Located approx. 35-40 minutes South of Portland.
The Portland Downtown shopping experience offers a plethora of boutique shops from fine art and jewelry to Maine Souviner shops (The Blue Lobster). Many of the offerings are created by local Maine artists. During the summer months, you can catch sidewalk vendors displaying their art along commercial street.
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Portland Downtown
22 Congress StThe Portland Downtown shopping experience offers a plethora of boutique shops from fine art and jewelry to Maine Souviner shops (The Blue Lobster). Many of the offerings are created by local Maine artists. During the summer months, you can catch sidewalk vendors displaying their art along commercial street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live bands usually on the weekend - if you like the Irish pub scene
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Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant
72 Commercial StLive bands usually on the weekend - if you like the Irish pub scene
Bull Feeney's
375 Fore StMusic and scene
Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal PlazaLots of beer choices, cool secret little place.
Beautiful place! Wine tasting of by the glass. Pairings on Wed. and brunch options on Sundays sometimes. Good wine - try the Perfect Stranger if you like a glass of white - it's the best - they call it the porch pounder.
They close early so this is the great place to go in the mid-afternoon/evening.
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Cellardoor at The Point
127 Middle StreetBeautiful place! Wine tasting of by the glass. Pairings on Wed. and brunch options on Sundays sometimes. Good wine - try the Perfect Stranger if you like a glass of white - it's the best - they call it the porch pounder.
They close early so this is the great place to go in the mid-afternoon/evening.
Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam PlIt's a very cool spot on Thompson's Point!
Arts & Culture
Pottery painting, bissel brothers, stroudwater distillery, cellar door winery - live concerts in the summer - kids concerts on Thursday nights
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Thompsons Point
Thompsons PointPottery painting, bissel brothers, stroudwater distillery, cellar door winery - live concerts in the summer - kids concerts on Thursday nights