Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

Delicious sicilian-style pizza; great beers! Perfect late-night spot. Veg/vegan options.
40 locals raden deze aan
Slab
25 Preble St
40 locals raden deze aan
Delicious sicilian-style pizza; great beers! Perfect late-night spot. Veg/vegan options.
Incredible smoothies in a great environment, the perfect meal on the go! Veg/vegan options.
7 locals raden deze aan
Maine Squeeze Juice Cafe
28 Monument Sq
7 locals raden deze aan
Incredible smoothies in a great environment, the perfect meal on the go! Veg/vegan options.
Phenomenal pan-asian menu! Best brussels sprouts in town, excellent mock meats.
84 locals raden deze aan
Green Elephant
608 Congress St
84 locals raden deze aan
Phenomenal pan-asian menu! Best brussels sprouts in town, excellent mock meats.
Far and away the best noodle house in Portland. Delicious tofu buns and ramen and udon and brussels sprouts and sushi... everything is great! Veg/vegan options.
148 locals raden deze aan
Pai Men Miyake
188 State St
148 locals raden deze aan
Far and away the best noodle house in Portland. Delicious tofu buns and ramen and udon and brussels sprouts and sushi... everything is great! Veg/vegan options.
Good Indian food
Tandoor
88 Exchange St
Good Indian food
Must-have local pizza, sit-down or to-go slices. Good veg options.
192 locals raden deze aan
OTTO
576 Congress St
192 locals raden deze aan
Must-have local pizza, sit-down or to-go slices. Good veg options.
The Novare Res of tea. Over 100 authentic, unadulterated teas. Veg/vegan options.
12 locals raden deze aan
Dobrá Tea
89 Exchange St
12 locals raden deze aan
The Novare Res of tea. Over 100 authentic, unadulterated teas. Veg/vegan options.
The BEST breakfast sandwiches in Portland! Fantastic baked goods. Great coffee and tea. Veg options.
163 locals raden deze aan
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring St
163 locals raden deze aan
The BEST breakfast sandwiches in Portland! Fantastic baked goods. Great coffee and tea. Veg options.
Portland staple for a local coffee house.
100 locals raden deze aan
Coffee By Design
43 Washington Ave
100 locals raden deze aan
Portland staple for a local coffee house.
To-go sandwiches+, local ingredients. Veg options.
HOME Catering Co.
To-go sandwiches+, local ingredients. Veg options.
Inventive spanish-inspired food; fancy cocktails. Veg options.
142 locals raden deze aan
Local 188
685 Congress St
142 locals raden deze aan
Inventive spanish-inspired food; fancy cocktails. Veg options.
Great sushi and atmosphere. Veg and vegan options.
44 locals raden deze aan
Yosaku
1 Danforth St
44 locals raden deze aan
Great sushi and atmosphere. Veg and vegan options.
Neighborhood bistro serving an eclectic and seasonal menu.
79 Portland St
79 Portland Street
Neighborhood bistro serving an eclectic and seasonal menu.
funky diner with delicious food and the best fried pickles in town. incredible veg and vegan options!
61 locals raden deze aan
Silly's
68 Washington Ave
61 locals raden deze aan
funky diner with delicious food and the best fried pickles in town. incredible veg and vegan options!

Drinks & Nightlife

House-made pastas; solid cocktails! Veg options.
26 locals raden deze aan
The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar
110 Exchange Street
26 locals raden deze aan
House-made pastas; solid cocktails! Veg options.
Video Games, Pinball, and Beer. Nostalgia.
25 locals raden deze aan
Acadia National Bar
504 Congress St
25 locals raden deze aan
Video Games, Pinball, and Beer. Nostalgia.
Delicious cocktails!
22 locals raden deze aan
Sonny's Restaurant
83 Exchange St
22 locals raden deze aan
Delicious cocktails!
Beer-drinkers' haven! Light fare, good veg/vegan options.
85 locals raden deze aan
Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal Plaza
85 locals raden deze aan
Beer-drinkers' haven! Light fare, good veg/vegan options.
Great American fare, good beer selection. Veg options.
28 locals raden deze aan
Little Tap House
106 High St
28 locals raden deze aan
Great American fare, good beer selection. Veg options.
Scrumptious boozy brunch, American fare. Always good veg soups! Veg options.
108 locals raden deze aan
The Front Room
73 Congress St
108 locals raden deze aan
Scrumptious boozy brunch, American fare. Always good veg soups! Veg options.
Unique dining/drinking experience in converted church. Good veg options.
26 locals raden deze aan
Grace
15 Chestnut St
26 locals raden deze aan
Unique dining/drinking experience in converted church. Good veg options.
The best beer in Portland comes from this tasting room. Nestled among other micro-breweries (Bissell Brothers and Foundation) and across the street from Allagash Brewery. Limited weekend hours.
70 locals raden deze aan
Austin Street Brewery
115 Fox St
70 locals raden deze aan
The best beer in Portland comes from this tasting room. Nestled among other micro-breweries (Bissell Brothers and Foundation) and across the street from Allagash Brewery. Limited weekend hours.
Beer, wine by the glass, cake, grilled cheese, coffee, vinyl, jukebox.
64 Market St
64 Market Street
Beer, wine by the glass, cake, grilled cheese, coffee, vinyl, jukebox.
Unique, successfully-kickstarted, cocktail bar. Veg options.
76 locals raden deze aan
The Jewel Box
644 Congress St
76 locals raden deze aan
Unique, successfully-kickstarted, cocktail bar. Veg options.
Great local spot, open-mic nights. "Cash only. Beer only."
189 Congress St
189 Congress Street
Great local spot, open-mic nights. "Cash only. Beer only."
Hosts different local bands each night, with a focus on jazz.
71 locals raden deze aan
Blue
650 Congress St
71 locals raden deze aan
Hosts different local bands each night, with a focus on jazz.

Arts & Culture

Every Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the PMA and all special exhibitions are free to the public.
412 locals raden deze aan
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Sq
412 locals raden deze aan
Every Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the PMA and all special exhibitions are free to the public.
Small, local movie theatre.
53 locals raden deze aan
Nickelodeon Cinema (Patriot Cinemas)
1 Temple St
53 locals raden deze aan
Small, local movie theatre.
SPACE Gallery is a nonprofit contemporary art space in Portland, MAINE featuring visual arts, live music and performance, film, artists lectures...
72 locals raden deze aan
SPACE
534-538 Congress St
72 locals raden deze aan
SPACE Gallery is a nonprofit contemporary art space in Portland, MAINE featuring visual arts, live music and performance, film, artists lectures...

Sightseeing

Scenic, no-stress hike/walk along the ocean!
42 locals raden deze aan
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade Trail
42 locals raden deze aan
Scenic, no-stress hike/walk along the ocean!
Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
346 locals raden deze aan
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout Circle
346 locals raden deze aan
Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Shopping

Designer jean heaven. Great shopping for higher-end women's fashion.
11 locals raden deze aan
Bliss Boutiques
42 Exchange St
11 locals raden deze aan
Designer jean heaven. Great shopping for higher-end women's fashion.
"A general store for modern times." Men's and Women's clothing, accessories, footwear, apothecary, and homegoods.
11 locals raden deze aan
Portland Trading Co
83 Market St
11 locals raden deze aan
"A general store for modern times." Men's and Women's clothing, accessories, footwear, apothecary, and homegoods.
Requisite Maine shopping experience at LL Bean: open 24/7, 365 days; surrounded by outlet shopping (JCrew, Patagonia, North Face, GAP, Banana Republic, LOFT... etc.)
270 locals raden deze aan
L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main St
270 locals raden deze aan
Requisite Maine shopping experience at LL Bean: open 24/7, 365 days; surrounded by outlet shopping (JCrew, Patagonia, North Face, GAP, Banana Republic, LOFT... etc.)

Essentials

Wednesday morning farmers' market in Monument Square.
64 locals raden deze aan
Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering Ave
64 locals raden deze aan
Wednesday morning farmers' market in Monument Square.
Saturday Winter Farmers' Market, 9 am - 1 pm at Urban Farm Fermentory; intimate shopping experience with live music.
Winter Farmers Market
631 Stevens Ave
Saturday Winter Farmers' Market, 9 am - 1 pm at Urban Farm Fermentory; intimate shopping experience with live music.
Saturdays in Deering Oaks Park, 7 am - 1 pm. Shop under the shade of Portland's gorgeous Oaks in the park.
64 locals raden deze aan
Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering Ave
64 locals raden deze aan
Saturdays in Deering Oaks Park, 7 am - 1 pm. Shop under the shade of Portland's gorgeous Oaks in the park.
Quintessential Portland market featuring fine Italian imported foods.
41 locals raden deze aan
Micucci Grocery Store
45 India St
41 locals raden deze aan
Quintessential Portland market featuring fine Italian imported foods.
Easy-access groceries in Monument Square's Public Market.
K. Horton Specialty Foods
28 Monument Sq
Easy-access groceries in Monument Square's Public Market.

Entertainment & Activities

Sea kayak and paddleboard outfitter on East End Beach, Casco Bay waterfront; offers rentals, tours, and lessons!
63 locals raden deze aan
Portland Paddle
1 Eastern Promenade
63 locals raden deze aan
Sea kayak and paddleboard outfitter on East End Beach, Casco Bay waterfront; offers rentals, tours, and lessons!
Kid-friendly, dog-friendly beach!
93 locals raden deze aan
East End Beach
Eastern Promenade Trail
93 locals raden deze aan
Kid-friendly, dog-friendly beach!
One of the top five “Kid-Friendly Museums” in New England by Yankee Magazine; one of Time Magazine's “Ten Weirdest Museums in the World.”
23 locals raden deze aan
Internationaal Cryptozoölogisch Museum
32 Resurgam Pl
23 locals raden deze aan
One of the top five “Kid-Friendly Museums” in New England by Yankee Magazine; one of Time Magazine's “Ten Weirdest Museums in the World.”