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Portland Travel Tips

  • Sea-kayak on Casco Bay out to Eagle Island, former estate of Arctic explorer Admiral Robert Peary.
  • Walk in the woods at Maine Huts & Trails, an eco-retreat in the picturesque forestlands of the Carrabassett Valley.
  • Ski at Sunday River. At 667 acres and 2,340 feet, it is arguably Maine's best ski resort. In summer, play golf at the Robert Trent Jr.-designed Sunday River Golf Club, or take your mountain bike up the ski lift and ride down.
  • Feast on Maine's iconic crustacean, the lobster, at DiMillo's Floating Restaurant, a converted car ferry moored in Portland Harbor.

Portland Travel Guide

Maine's largest city, Portland sits on a peninsula extending into scenic Casco Bay. It's easy to drive right past on I-295, admire the skyline at 60 miles per hour and be on your way to the villages and headlands further up the coast. After all, urban life isn't what one usually thinks of when one thinks of Maine. Read More

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Hotels

from: $605

The White Barn Inn

P.O. Box 560 C
Kennebunkport, ME 04046 Map

Distance: 22.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $129

Portland Regency Hotel

20 Milk Street
Portland, ME 04101 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

20 Milk Street
Portland , ME 04101 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Portland Museum of Art

expert favorite attraction
Corner of Congress and High sts
7 Congress Sq
Portland, Maine

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

This bold, modern museum was designed by I.M. Pei & Partners in 1983, and it features selections... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Douglas Mountain

Rte. 107 in Baldwin to Douglas Hill Rd. to Dyke Mountain Rd.
Sebago , Maine

Distance: 26.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The trip to Douglas Mountain is a gentle half-mile hike on Nature Conservancy land. At the trail's end, visitors can scale the stone tower for 80-mile views in all directions. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Eagle Island Tours

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Long Wharf (Commercial St.)
170 Commercial St
Portland, Maine 04101

Distance: 0.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Eagle Island was the summer home of famed arctic explorer and Portland native Robert E. Peary,... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Portland

Distance (mi.)
Boston Logan International Airport 97.4 map
Bradley International Airport 171.8 map
Albany International Airport 189.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Portland

Distance (mi.)
Portland International Jetport Airport 2.4 map
Portsmouth Pease AFB Airport 49.4 map
Rockland Knox County Regional Airport 64.1 map

Flight Deals to Portland

Originating From
Baltimore (BWI) to Boston (BOS) $106
Columbus, OH (CMH) to Boston (BOS) $146
Milwaukee (MKE) to Boston (BOS) $154
Miami (MIA) to Boston (BOS) $154
Pittsburgh (PIT) to Boston (BOS) $156

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Portland Vacation Rentals

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Cape Elizabeth Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Screened porch, Stereo, Stove, TV, Toaster, Towels, Utensils, VCR
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Great Diamond Island Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1.5
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, DVD Player, Hot Tub, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Playground, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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from: $457

Great Diamond Island Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: CD Player, DVD Player, Fireplace, Hot Tub, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Playground, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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