Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

My daughter and I are here almost every week, we like it so much. Our favorite combo is the Shojin noodle bowl with a spicy tuna roll.
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Pai Men Miyake
188 State St
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My daughter and I are here almost every week, we like it so much. Our favorite combo is the Shojin noodle bowl with a spicy tuna roll.
Absolutely delicious baked good made with love and creativity.
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The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring St
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Absolutely delicious baked good made with love and creativity.
The best pad Thai I've ever had. And I'm a big fan of their basil collins as well.
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Boda
671 Congress St
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The best pad Thai I've ever had. And I'm a big fan of their basil collins as well.
Fantastic dumplings a 5 minute walk from the apartment. Go early or don't go too hungry because you will have to wait a bit for a table. But they will text you when it's ready and you can enjoy a stroll around the Arts District.
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Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring St
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Fantastic dumplings a 5 minute walk from the apartment. Go early or don't go too hungry because you will have to wait a bit for a table. But they will text you when it's ready and you can enjoy a stroll around the Arts District.
One of Portland's trendiest restaurants.
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Empire
575 Congress St
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One of Portland's trendiest restaurants.
Creative, upscale sushi that's worth every penny but I still end up at the more casual Pei Men Miyake (Their sister restuarant 3 blocks from the apartment).
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Miyake
468 Fore St
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Creative, upscale sushi that's worth every penny but I still end up at the more casual Pei Men Miyake (Their sister restuarant 3 blocks from the apartment).
Looking for the best seafood in town. You've found it.
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Street & Co
33 Wharf St
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Looking for the best seafood in town. You've found it.
Long standing and always hoppin' for good reason.
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Fore Street
Fore Street
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Long standing and always hoppin' for good reason.
People come from far and wide....
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle St
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People come from far and wide....
Wonderful selection of breads and pastries.
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Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial St
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Wonderful selection of breads and pastries.
Oooey gooey deep dish pizza, organic salads, a huge outdoor patio and live music all summer.
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Slab
25 Preble St
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Oooey gooey deep dish pizza, organic salads, a huge outdoor patio and live music all summer.
Food and tons of live music on a lively pier.
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Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial St
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Food and tons of live music on a lively pier.
Delicious breakfast sandwiches just a 1 minute walk from your apartment.
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Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett St
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Delicious breakfast sandwiches just a 1 minute walk from your apartment.
Located in a converted gas station this bakery shines in it's creative ability to combine delicious sweet+savory baked goods. The long line is worth the wait.
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The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring St
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Located in a converted gas station this bakery shines in it's creative ability to combine delicious sweet+savory baked goods. The long line is worth the wait.
Great atmosphere and delicious food.
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Baharat
91 Anderson St
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Great atmosphere and delicious food.
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Portland Pottery Cafe
118 Washington Ave
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A neighborhood favorite just 2 blocks away
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CHAVAL
58 Pine St
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A neighborhood favorite just 2 blocks away
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Bard Coffee
185 Middle St
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My favorite cafe in town.
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Arabica Coffee House
2 Free St
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My favorite cafe in town.
Cozy and lively with great food and harbor views.
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Flatbread Company
72 Commercial St
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Cozy and lively with great food and harbor views.
A new restaurant in a cute up and coming neighborhood just across the Casco bay bridge. For a fun adventure and sightseeing I recommend walking there - across the bridge.
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Cafe Louis
173 Ocean Street
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A new restaurant in a cute up and coming neighborhood just across the Casco bay bridge. For a fun adventure and sightseeing I recommend walking there - across the bridge.

Drinks & Nightlife

Tasty (and strong) cocktails, fantastic ambiance, a game corner with a fireplace and a great view of longfellow square from a huge picture window.
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LFK
188 State St
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Tasty (and strong) cocktails, fantastic ambiance, a game corner with a fireplace and a great view of longfellow square from a huge picture window.
From drinks and live music to upscale but casual dining to lively weekend brunches, local 188 has it all.
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Local 188
685 Congress St
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From drinks and live music to upscale but casual dining to lively weekend brunches, local 188 has it all.
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Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple St
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Beautiful and historic theater offering top notch concerts.
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State Theater
609 Congress St
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Beautiful and historic theater offering top notch concerts.
Their new location on Westfield st. just 1 mile from your apartment offers ping pong, corn hole, great beer and a groovy spot to take in the sunset.
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Bunker Brewing Company
17 Westfield St
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Their new location on Westfield st. just 1 mile from your apartment offers ping pong, corn hole, great beer and a groovy spot to take in the sunset.
Kombucha!
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Urban Farm Fermentory
200 Anderson St
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Kombucha!
Atop the Eastland (Westin) Hotel you'll find views of the bay and White Mountains.
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Top of the East
157 High St
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Atop the Eastland (Westin) Hotel you'll find views of the bay and White Mountains.
There are a bunch of breweries in the area. This is one of 3 that you can easily walk to from the apartment.
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Sebago Brewing Company Brewpub
211 Fore St
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There are a bunch of breweries in the area. This is one of 3 that you can easily walk to from the apartment.
Lots of outdoor seating, often with live music
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Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox St
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Lots of outdoor seating, often with live music
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Maine Craft Distilling
123 Washington Ave
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Blue
650 Congress St
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Sightseeing

Hop on a ferry to nearby Peaks Island or any number of sweet islands in the Casco bay. Leave the car at the apartment and the walk to the terminal is less than 20 minutes.
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Amalayini kaCasco Bay
56 Commercial St
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Hop on a ferry to nearby Peaks Island or any number of sweet islands in the Casco bay. Leave the car at the apartment and the walk to the terminal is less than 20 minutes.
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Portland Observatory
138 Congress St
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A 15 minute cruise from portland, Peaks is a sweet place for a day or even a fraction of a day trip.
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Peaks Island
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A 15 minute cruise from portland, Peaks is a sweet place for a day or even a fraction of a day trip.
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade
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Iphakamisa yeFort Williams
1000 Shore Rd
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Parks & Nature

1 1/2 mi. in circumference on flat terrain, Mackworth is a wonderful place to check out views of Casco bay and Portland or picnic in near solitude on the beach. All just a 7 min. drive away.
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Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1
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1 1/2 mi. in circumference on flat terrain, Mackworth is a wonderful place to check out views of Casco bay and Portland or picnic in near solitude on the beach. All just a 7 min. drive away.
Popular place to run and exercise while taking in views of the skyline and bay.
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Back Cove Trail
Back Cove Trail
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Popular place to run and exercise while taking in views of the skyline and bay.
Stunning oceanside trails. Don't miss the Lobster Shack at the end of the road for amazing views and casual dining. Expect a long line during peak times.
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Two Lights State Park
7 Tower Dr
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Stunning oceanside trails. Don't miss the Lobster Shack at the end of the road for amazing views and casual dining. Expect a long line during peak times.
A wonderful beach for the locals offering a playground, lighthouse, fort, showers, snack shack in the summer. Pick up some bagels and coffee at Scratch Bakery a block away.
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Willard Beach
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A wonderful beach for the locals offering a playground, lighthouse, fort, showers, snack shack in the summer. Pick up some bagels and coffee at Scratch Bakery a block away.
Rent a bike and ride to Bug Light to check out our closest lighthouse and views of Portland. Great place to fly a kite!
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Bug Light Park
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Rent a bike and ride to Bug Light to check out our closest lighthouse and views of Portland. Great place to fly a kite!
Cute community beach with ocean swimming and a wonderful waterside trail leading to the Old Port.
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East End Beach
Eastern Promenade Trail
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Cute community beach with ocean swimming and a wonderful waterside trail leading to the Old Port.
Sweeping sunning views of Casco Bay
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade
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Sweeping sunning views of Casco Bay
Best place in town to watch the sunset. Set in a serene part of the West End with a backdrop of historic mansions, this park is just a 6 minute walk from the apartment.
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Western Promenade Park
Valley Street
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Best place in town to watch the sunset. Set in a serene part of the West End with a backdrop of historic mansions, this park is just a 6 minute walk from the apartment.
Fantastic Farmers Market 1/2 the year and a beautiful place for a walk in the Pandora lights throughout the winter...or bring your skates for pond skating.
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Deering Oaks Park
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Fantastic Farmers Market 1/2 the year and a beautiful place for a walk in the Pandora lights throughout the winter...or bring your skates for pond skating.
Grab a cup at Omis or a breakfast sandwich at cafe Ohno and head to this wonderful neighborhood park overlooking the harbor and Casco Bay bridge where you will surely be greeted by a local walking their pup.
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Harbor View Memorial Park
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Grab a cup at Omis or a breakfast sandwich at cafe Ohno and head to this wonderful neighborhood park overlooking the harbor and Casco Bay bridge where you will surely be greeted by a local walking their pup.
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IState Park yase-Crescent Beach
109 Bowery Beach Rd
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Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
426 Wolfe's Neck Rd
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Arts & Culture

World class art just a 5 minute walk away. Friday evenings are free. You may also be interested in one of their films in the downstairs theater.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-Portland
7 Congress Sq
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World class art just a 5 minute walk away. Friday evenings are free. You may also be interested in one of their films in the downstairs theater.
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Portland Fire Museum
157 Spring St
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Maine Historical Society
489 Congress St
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Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth St
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Wonderful collection of antique maps for sale. Be sure to go downstairs!
Mainely Frames & Gallery
541 Congress St
Wonderful collection of antique maps for sale. Be sure to go downstairs!

Shopping

A fun and funky place filled with local treasures.
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Pinecone+Chickadee
6 Free St
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A fun and funky place filled with local treasures.
Who doesn't like quirky socks?
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The Sock Shack
564 Congress St
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Who doesn't like quirky socks?
Gorgeous place to roam around and shop or simply stroll. Filled with local boutiques, restaurants, cafes, clubs and music venues.
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Old Port
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Gorgeous place to roam around and shop or simply stroll. Filled with local boutiques, restaurants, cafes, clubs and music venues.
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Freeport
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Entertainment & Activities

Outdoor concerts on the river in the summer and ice skating in the winter along with a brewery, wine cellar, food trucks, circus school and more.
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Thompsons Point
Thompsons Point
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Outdoor concerts on the river in the summer and ice skating in the winter along with a brewery, wine cellar, food trucks, circus school and more.
Fun 21+ bar filled with board games, pinball and old school video games.
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Acadia National Bar
504 Congress St
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Fun 21+ bar filled with board games, pinball and old school video games.
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International Cryptozoology Museum
32 Resurgam Pl
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