Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Half price dumplings 2-4 Monday - Friday &
Happy Hour 4-6 Wednesday - Friday
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Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring StHalf price dumplings 2-4 Monday - Friday &
Happy Hour 4-6 Wednesday - Friday
Chef-driven and passionately made food. Excellent spot for ramen!
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Pai Men Miyake
188 State St Chef-driven and passionately made food. Excellent spot for ramen!
Excellent drinks and food, a great dinner or brunch spot!
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Local 188
685 Congress St Excellent drinks and food, a great dinner or brunch spot!
Don't let the name fool you; this place has the best brunch in town. It's no secret, so go before you're starving and expect to have at least a short wait.
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Hot Suppa
703 Congress StDon't let the name fool you; this place has the best brunch in town. It's no secret, so go before you're starving and expect to have at least a short wait.
Looking for the BEST lobster roll in town? This is the place.
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StLooking for the BEST lobster roll in town? This is the place.
Want a "classic" Maine lobster roll or a whole lobster right on the water? Here's your spot.
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Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StWant a "classic" Maine lobster roll or a whole lobster right on the water? Here's your spot.
Speckled Ax
567 Congress StBonobo
46 Pine StLooking for pizza? Look no further.
Omi's Coffee Shop
372 Cottage RdHip, modern joint for your artisanal coffee and baked good needs!
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The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StHip, modern joint for your artisanal coffee and baked good needs!
The Holy Donut
194 Park Ave Donuts made from Maine potatoes!
Drinks & Nightlife
Keep your eyes peeled; this place is intentionally a little tough to find but well worth looking for if you're on the hunt for divine cocktails!
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The Jewel Box
644 Congress StKeep your eyes peeled; this place is intentionally a little tough to find but well worth looking for if you're on the hunt for divine cocktails!
LFK
188 State St Great menu and solid selection of local beers!
Blue
650 Congress St Cool after-hours lounge with live music!
Port City Music Hall
504 Congress StPortland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple StParks & Nature
Beautiful historic neighborhood and park; a great place to check out old Portland architecture.
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Western Promenade Park
Valley StreetBeautiful historic neighborhood and park; a great place to check out old Portland architecture.
A larger park with playground, beautiful views of the bay and beach access. Food trucks often park here and free concerts set up in summer!
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeA larger park with playground, beautiful views of the bay and beach access. Food trucks often park here and free concerts set up in summer!
Iconic Maine lighthouse and historic forts.
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Iphakamisa yeFort Williams
1000 Shore RdIconic Maine lighthouse and historic forts.
Arts & Culture
Free to the public every Friday from 4-8pm!
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-Portland
7 Congress Sq Free to the public every Friday from 4-8pm!
Portland Fire Museum
157 Spring StPortland burned down how many times!?
Contemporary gallery that hosts exhibits and performances. Free to the public on the first Friday of every month!
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SPACE
534-538 Congress St Contemporary gallery that hosts exhibits and performances. Free to the public on the first Friday of every month!
Shopping
The heart of the Old Port shopping scene; find lots of local shops here with unique finds.
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Exchange Street
Exchange Street The heart of the Old Port shopping scene; find lots of local shops here with unique finds.
Entertainment & Activities
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadPortland Science Center
68 Commercial StreetNickelodeon Cinema (Patriot Cinemas)
1 Temple StMaine Historical Society
489 Congress StHome of the Maine Red Claws; the G-league affiliate of the Boston Celtics!
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Portland Exposition Building
239 Park AveHome of the Maine Red Claws; the G-league affiliate of the Boston Celtics!
All aboard the Maine Brew Bus; driving you around Portland and Southern Maine to some of our best breweries!
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The Maine Brew Bus
320 Commercial StAll aboard the Maine Brew Bus; driving you around Portland and Southern Maine to some of our best breweries!
Hip bowling alley with a rooftop bar serving drinks and tacos out of a vintage airstream.
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Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StHip bowling alley with a rooftop bar serving drinks and tacos out of a vintage airstream.
Sightseeing
Hop on the ferry and take a tour of Casco Bay!
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Casco Bay Lines station
Hop on the ferry and take a tour of Casco Bay!
Portland Observatory
138 Congress St