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Commercial Street
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Historic street at the edge of the working waterfront area of Portland.
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Restaurants
461 within 3 miles
Gorgeous Gelato, Portland
1,378
496 ft$ • Dessert • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
The Gelato Fiasco Old Port
421
452 ft$ • Dessert • Gluten Free Options
Standard Baking Co.
1,330
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Bakeries • American • Vegetarian Friendly
Evo Kitchen + Bar
439
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Flatbread Company
1,240
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
The Highroller Lobster Co.
417
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • American • Seafood
Street and Co.
1,831
438 ft$$$$ • American • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Luke's Lobster Portland Pier
339
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood
Central Provisions
1,039
353 ft$$ - $$$ • International • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Fore Street Restaurant
2,425
0.2 mi$$$$ • American • International • Contemporary
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Attractions
212 within 6 miles
DiMillo's Old Port Marina
636
438 ftMarinas
Harbor Fish Market
106
0.1 miFarmers Markets
Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery Old Port Tasting Room and Shop
49
0.1 miDistilleries • Wineries & Vineyards
Market Street
40
222 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Boothby Square
4
483 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Fort Sumner Park Steps
1
242 ftHiking Trails
Casco Bay
336
0.2 miBodies of Water • Beaches
Old Port
1,294
0.2 miNeighborhoods
Casco Bay Islands
542
0.2 miIslands
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal
700
0.2 miFerries
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4.5
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travelinsis
Simi Valley62 contributions
Parking!!
Sep 2022
Prior posts indicated a free parking lot just behind the City Hall. We circled all over and never found it. Finally parked in a commercial lot and paid almost $50. While on the trolley tour, our guide pointed to a lot near the visitor center and said it was $15 for all day! Wish we had known that!
This rest of Portland was great. The trolley tour was really fun but hard to take pictures. We only saw 2 homeless people and they didn't bother anyone.
Written September 27, 2022
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sharrongeg
Henderson, NV3,267 contributions
Crazy expensive parking
Sep 2021
Although we enjoyed walking around for a couple of hours….the parking garages are a rip off. Most that we saw don’t post hourly rates and at one, we were charged $20 for less than 2 hours. No attendant on sight to ask for an explaination.
Written October 1, 2021
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MelissaL0715
Tampa, FL815 contributions
Great place to do some shopping and meet the locals
Jul 2021 • Couples
If you are looking for authentic Maine shopping and a ton of quality gifts to take back home, I would recommend visiting the Commercial Street area. Having never been to Portland, we were not sure what to expect but we quickly spotted all the nice stores along the street and found a few open spots (only parallel street parking available). Lots of great stores with wonderful gifts to take back home with us. Plenty of places to eat in this area as well. No shortage of ice cream shops either. Beautiful architecture around each corner.
Written July 30, 2021
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NHjo
Saco, ME8,455 contributions
You'll never get bored.
Oct 2021
Very busy, exciting, filled with tourists. There are several wharves to explore, lots of nice shops, bars and restaurants. Loads of sightseeing trips by boat (ferries, schooners, sailboats, windjammers), bus, trolley, and the famous Duck Tour by land and sea. The Old Port portion of the Commercial Street area is the best! Our latest visit here was to take the ferry to Peaks Island ($2 round trip this time of year, what a deal!) and have pizza and drinks at one of the waterfront restaurants.
Written October 17, 2021
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pinkkitty427
Fort Myers, FL71 contributions
Small, but interesting. Wish we had more time there.
Aug 2019
Portland was our second stop in my NCL Cruise. We were there from 7am to 2pm. A bit disappointing because the only places open were coffee shops. Most other shops opened about 10am. We made the best of it and found a delicious spot for breakfast!!! We took in some sights and photos around town. There was a Salt Store there which had a salt room. I spent a fair amount of time there and will definitely plan a salt therapy session ahead of time if I every go back. Wish I would have seen it/known about it earlier in the day. I would have had plenty of time before getting back to the ship. The day started out very foggy and rainy, but by the time we left, the clouds were gone, the sky was blue and the sun was out!!! Turned out to be a beautiful day, even used the pool on the ship. The view of the harbor upon the ships departure was very beautiful. Make sure you check it out.
Written February 3, 2020
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NJTravler01
New Jersey94 contributions
Nice city with a growing homeless problem
Aug 2022
Nice buildings and views but I was shocked at how many homeless people I saw. I was in portland 5 years ago and I did not see this. What a sad situation. I hope the city of Portland addresses this sad situation before it impacts tourism. I know I don't plan to return. I was not at all comfortable with what I saw on the street while I walked with my kids.
Written August 29, 2022
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LeslieinTN
Jonesborough, TN781 contributions
Enjoyable Walk, Happening Area!
Jun 2021
This was the first place we headed when we drove into Portland. Finding a parking place was hard, but we managed. (Watch out for the "private" parking spaces that charge outrageous prices. Stick to those marked as "public" parking.) The traffic is slow through here with people crossing the road and cars looking for places to park.

We walked the area, picked up lunch, and later dessert. It was a pretty area and even in late June the weather was very nice!
Written July 8, 2021
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NHjo
Saco, ME8,455 contributions
Never boring.
Mar 2023
Commercial Street is great any time of year, although it can get really crowded with tourists in the peak summer months. There's so much to see and do -- restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, historic architecture, tours, ferries, etc. We went to the annual St. Patrick's Day parade that runs along Commercial Street (see photos).
Written March 12, 2023
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Nj R
Burlington, NJ18 contributions
Welcome to New Orleans North
Jul 2021
For some reason there are 1,000, 000 people visiting this small town of 66,000. They do a pretty nice job. Nor a lot of problems. They maintain a classy atmosphere and booming restaurant scene. Attractive early 20th century maritime commercial district pumped up to a tourist mecca.
Written July 25, 2021
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at12exit
13 contributions
Great place to spend the day in Portland
Aug 2021
We've been here twice when in Portland. Parking can be tough but there is street parking and parking lots if you are making a day of it. Easy access to the water attractions such as Lucky Catch and Old Portland Sailing Company. Try the many good restaurants such as the Porthole for great seafood. Also try Brickyard Hollow Brewery for great beer/drinks and get the gouda fries they are awesome. Great place to pick up some souvenirs. Things tend to close early so plan your day accordingly.
Written August 26, 2021
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