You can easily set out to find your own delicious meal (which won’t be hard!) or unleash your inner foodie while learning about sustainability on a guided Maine Food for Thought tour. ‘Live to eat’ should be your motto while in Portland as it has a vast variety of yummy food options and restaurants. You can venture there on your own or opt for a guided tour organized by the non-profit group Spirits Alive from June to October. It also offers a glimpse into the social divisions of the early times as the graves are divided into different locations. Dating back to 1668, this cemetery with thousands of graves is a chronicle of the life and times of several people including Portland’s leaders and soldiers. This is not your typical activity for any itinerary, but when a cemetery has a long and riveting history, it makes for an interesting visit as is the case with Eastern Cemetery. ✧ Explore Maine’s Historic Eastern Cemetery For even more information read our article: 5 Epic Lighthouses in (& Around) Portland Maineįor an extra bucket list worthy experience try taking the Lighthouse Bike Tour that will take you to three lighthouses, and includes a lobster roll!ħ. You can easily spend a couple of hours strolling along the pathways to check out Maine’s oldest lighthouse from every angle. But, the most impressive and the one that is best known is the Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park. The Portland Breakwater Lighthouse (aka: Bug Light) is a small lighthouse that sits at the end of the breaker and is unique because it was designed to look like a 4 th century Greek monument.īuilt in 1897, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse is a caisson-style light station (the only one in the United States!), but what is special about this one is that you have the opportunity to tour it. If you are the kind who just can’t resist historical lighthouses there a handful in the Portland area, each with its own charm. Secrets of Casco Bay from GLP Films on Vimeo. Or just take a culinary walking tour in Old Port to get a sampling of local food. And if you are a French fries lover like myself, you have to book a seat at Duck Fat. The shopping scene can get overwhelming in Portland, but In the Know Shopping can take you on a tour to many of their favorites.įor all the home chefs out there, don’t miss a stop at Salt Cellar who carries a full line of gourmet flavors, or pop into Skordo who specializes in freshly ground spices, herbs, blends and rubs.įor eats, grab some thoughtful small plates at Central Provisions or indulge in the chef’s tasting menu at Miyake. If you are a fashionista, don’t miss a stop by Rough & Tumble to ogle their handmade handbags, Aristelle for some luxurious intimate apparel and Zane that has a beautifully curated collection of designer labels. But, it is fun to explore anytime of the year! Many folks head there in early June for the Old Port Festival or in December for Merry Madness. It’s a quaint historic district that overlooks the Fore River. Cobblestone streets, red-bricked buildings, charming boutiques, trendy restaurants and fishing piers-that’s what you’ll find in Portland’s Old Port.
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