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Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS
Allagash Brewing Company is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

1. Allagash Brewing Company

9.2
50 Industrial Way, Portland, ME
Brewery · Riverton · 110 tips and reviews

stephanie p.stephanie pappas: awesome brewery tour!! and very tasty beverages

Andy's Old Port Pub is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

2. Andy's Old Port Pub

7.3
94 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Pub · Downtown Portland · 33 tips and reviews

Marc C.Marc Cooperman: Lobster rolls, clubs and fried clams perfect. Friendly attentive service.

Architectural Salvage is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

3. Architectural Salvage

8.0
Preble Street Extension, Portland, ME
Antique Store · West Bayside · 3 tips and reviews

Vanessa H.Vanessa Helmick: an interior designer can help blend old and new, and develop your style. www.fioreinteriors.com loves to bring clients here. also great pieces for gifts!

Becky's Diner is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

4. Becky's Diner

8.8
390 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Diner · Downtown Portland · 136 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Food Network stars Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri have both popped into this family-owned, local diner overlooking Portland, ME's waterfront. Read more.

Benkay Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

5. Benkay Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

2 India St (Commercial St.), Portland, ME
Sushi Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Matthew F.Matthew Fishbein: Benkay has the best sushi in portland. Get the rock and roll special. So tasty.

Bull Moose is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

6. Bull Moose

151 Middle St (at Silver St.), Portland, ME
Record Store · Downtown Portland · 17 tips and reviews

Brandon F.Brandon F.: You can spend hours in here looking around for obscure movies, games, and music. They have a decent incense collection if you're a hippie... or a poser.

Casco Bay Lines is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

7. Casco Bay Lines

56 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Boat or Ferry · Downtown Portland · 5 tips and reviews

Jennifer F.Jennifer Fox: If you've never seen the Portland waterfront from the water - catch the next boat out of town. CBL offers lots of short adventures. Check out their website.

Cross Insurance Arena is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

8. Cross Insurance Arena

7.3
1 Civic Center Sq (at Center St.), Portland, ME
Hockey Stadium · Downtown Portland · 16 tips and reviews

Nathan R.Nathan Reese: Arrrrggghhhhh!!

Eastern Promenade is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

9. Eastern Promenade

9.2
Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME
Scenic Lookout · East End · 30 tips and reviews

Zak C.Zak Cox: Also good if you're painting a picture of a sailboat. Read more.

DeLorme Map Store is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

10. DeLorme Map Store

2 Delorme Dr (at Rte. 1), Yarmouth, ME
Gift Store · 10 tips and reviews
Duckfat is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

11. Duckfat

9.1
43 Middle St, Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · 228 tips and reviews

Visit MaineVisit Maine: Duck fat really does make things taste GREAT! Try the poutin, a Maine classic with a delicious twist.

Fore Street is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

12. Fore Street

9.1
288 Fore St (btwn Franklin & Custom House), Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 116 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Fore Street was one of the first restaurants in Maine to feature an open kitchen with a wood-burning oven, grill, and turnspit and is still famous for its tight network of local food suppliers.

The Great Lost Bear is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

13. The Great Lost Bear

8.5
540 Forest Ave (at Ashmont St), Portland, ME
Pub · 107 tips and reviews

Kai A.Kai Adams: Maine's best Craft Beer selection of draft. If you love beer, this is an absolute must. Otherwise, you already know.

Hadlock Field is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

14. Hadlock Field

8.8
271 Park Ave, Portland, ME
Baseball Stadium · 28 tips and reviews

Jim F.Jim Fossel: Be sure to check out the microbrew stations on left & right field sides.

Higgins Beach is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

15. Higgins Beach

8.3
Ocean Avenue, Scarborough, ME
Beach · 19 tips and reviews

Peter D.Peter Dutton: Make sure you read the tide charts before you go: the beach nearly disappears at high tide!

J's Oyster Bar is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

16. J's Oyster Bar

8.2
5 Portland Pier (at Commercial St), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 113 tips and reviews

Justin E.Justin Ellis: Do they have some of the best seafood in town? Sure. But the bar is old school. Order a drink and mind your manners with the staff

Marden's Discount Store is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

17. Marden's Discount Store

7.5
450 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME
Miscellaneous Store · 10 tips and reviews

Jeremy S.Jeremy Stein: Crazy deals when you hit it right.

Miss Portland Diner is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

18. Miss Portland Diner

7.6
140 Marginal Way, Portland, ME
Diner · West Bayside · 20 tips and reviews
Monument Square is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

19. Monument Square

7.7
Congress St. (at Federal St.), Portland, ME
Plaza · Downtown Portland · 8 tips and reviews

Jay M.Jay Marineau ™: Alive at Five Free Concert Series Thursdays July 8 - August 55 - 7:30pm in Monument Square

Patriot Nickelodeon Cinemas is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

20. Patriot Nickelodeon Cinemas

7.7
1 Temple St (Middle St), Portland, ME
Movie Theater · Downtown Portland · 19 tips and reviews

Anda P.Anda Panda: 5$ tuesdays, 6$ before six everyday and student ID Thursday $6 after 6. So cheap! Just get a drink or candy at cvs on congress!

Old Port Sea Grill is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

21. Old Port Sea Grill

7.3
93 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 22 tips and reviews

Heather S.Heather Skowron: Awesome cucumber martini! Oysters were great. The clam chowder was great but was a cross between clam chowder and bacon and potato soup, good but different.

Portland Head Light is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

22. Portland Head Light

9.4
1000 Shore Rd (at Captain Strout Cir.), Cape Elizabeth, ME
Lighthouse · 79 tips and reviews

Visit MaineVisit Maine: The state's oldest lighthouse - a Maine icon not to be missed, glorious year-round.

Portland Museum of Art is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

23. Portland Museum of Art

8.9
7 Congress Sq (Free St.), Portland, ME
Art Museum · Downtown Portland · 31 tips and reviews

Visit MaineVisit Maine: Great museum with new exhibits and a fantastic permanent collection. Free admission on Fridays is a nice perk, too. Make sure to check out the local galleries along Congress Street and in the Old Port

Portland Observatory Museum is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

24. Portland Observatory Museum

7.7
138 Congress St, Portland, ME
Museum · East End · 10 tips and reviews

Visit MaineVisit Maine: The architectural landmark is the last remaining maritime signal tower (it's not a lighthouse) in the United States. It became a National Historic Landmark in 1971. Best view in Portland is at the top

The Shipyard Brewing Company is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

25. The Shipyard Brewing Company

7.7
86 Newbury St (Hancock St), Portland, ME
Brewery · 64 tips and reviews

Evan W.Evan Weiss: The beer is great - get there on the hour for a tour.

Space Gallery is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

26. Space Gallery

8.3
538 Congress St, Portland, ME
Art Gallery · Downtown Portland · 5 tips and reviews
State Theatre is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

27. State Theatre

8.5
609 Congress St (at High St.), Portland, ME
Music Venue · Downtown Portland · 30 tips and reviews

Visit MaineVisit Maine: One of Portland's staples for quality live entertainment - theater and music - check out their schedule for amazing performances throughout the year!

Three Sons Lobster & Fish is one of Awesome Stops in Portland, Maine #VisitUS.

28. Three Sons Lobster & Fish

72 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 3 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave Pezak: Best clam chowder i have ever had and i dont even like clams!