Attractions

The charming city of Portland, on Casco Bay, has so many distinctively Maine pleasures and attractions it is hard to know where to begin. The city – smallish and very walkable – has become known as a center of excellent and innovative dining. Nightclubs fill the downtown with original, live music and there’s fun shopping and people-watching in the restored Port district. You can walk about and photographer Portland Head Light in Fort Williams Park or jump on a ferry to getaway islands in the Bay. The city has a fine art museum and equally entrancing children’s museum. Just 20 miles north of Portland is the town of Freeport and the world-famous L.L. Bean, maker of outdoor clothing and gear. Lodging cover the gamut, from a cozy spot for a romantic getaway to a hotel or inn that welcomes your dog!