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From ornate mansions to ocean views, this charming city - the largest in Maine - will enchant you. Saunter down the brick sidewalks and cobblestone streets of the revitalized Old Port District, where you can browse through bookstores, explore craft shops and eat to your heart's content. Visit the Portland Head Light, which dates back to 1791, and is the oldest lighthouse still in continuous use in the U.S. The great poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is the city's native son, and you can visit... more » From ornate mansions to ocean views, this charming city - the largest in Maine - will enchant you. Saunter down the brick sidewalks and cobblestone streets of the revitalized Old Port District, where you can browse through bookstores, explore craft shops and eat to your heart's content. Visit the Portland Head Light, which dates back to 1791, and is the oldest lighthouse still in continuous use in the U.S. The great poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is the city's native son, and you can visit his childhood home, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House. With kids in hand, enjoy the highly interactive Children's Museum of Maine. And then go next door to the calmer Portland Museum of Art, a small, but eclectic museum with Impressionist works, Maine landscapes by Homer and Wyeth and other collections. Land or sea is an option here, so if you're tired of the street life, take one of the popular scenic cruises or whale watches, or hop on a ferry to the islands in Casco Bay. At the end of the day, and without kids in hand, unwind and rest your tired feet at one of the city's brewpubs. « less
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“A Bit of Eritrea on a Winter Day”

Asmara Restaurant

4 of 5 stars
redeco
Warren, Massachusetts
Dec 8, 2009

North African food is hearty and feeds the soul on a cold winter day. And so it was last weekend with overcast skies and light snow beginning to fall when I stepped out of the Portland Museum of Art...more

“Wonderful Experience”

Celtic Cottage

5 of 5 stars
southcarolinagal01
Greenville, SC
Dec 7, 2009

I just returned home from my first trip to Maine, and it would not have been as wonderful as it was had it not been for my accomodations. The owner, Mary Kuebler is great. She met our every need and...more

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The Danforth

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Dec 7, 2009

We just left from our stay at The Danforth and it was an all around great experience. You can tell that the Inn has been recently updated and tastefully decorated. Yummy breakfast, clean rooms, great...more

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