Out and About in Portland Maine
For the Kids!
Not only a petting zoo, playground, etc....but homemade ice cream and cheese right there---using their own milk and cream.
Smiling Hill Farm Barnyard Animal Exhibits
781 County RdNot only a petting zoo, playground, etc....but homemade ice cream and cheese right there---using their own milk and cream.
A wide variety of interactive exhibits and activities for children and families. Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine exists to inspire discovery and imagination through exploration and play.
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Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadA wide variety of interactive exhibits and activities for children and families. Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine exists to inspire discovery and imagination through exploration and play.
Deering Oaks Park is a 55-acre public park in Portland, Maine, which has a baseball diamond, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, a playground, splash pad and a pond. It is located west of downtown Portland and is bordered by Deering Avenue on the west, Forest Avenue on the east, Park Avenue to the south and Interstate 295 to the north.
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Deering Oaks Park
Deering Oaks Park is a 55-acre public park in Portland, Maine, which has a baseball diamond, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, a playground, splash pad and a pond. It is located west of downtown Portland and is bordered by Deering Avenue on the west, Forest Avenue on the east, Park Avenue to the south and Interstate 295 to the north.
Music
Great live music venue!
https://onelongfellowsquare.com/
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One Longfellow Square
181 State StGreat live music venue!
https://onelongfellowsquare.com/
Port City Music Hall
504 Congress Sthttps://statetheatreportland.com/
https://www.portlandhouseofmusic.com/
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Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple Sthttps://www.portlandhouseofmusic.com/
Out and About the Town
Go on over to Hadlock Field and watch the Minor League Baseball team play a game. Established in 1994, the Sea Dogs are the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
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Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park AveGo on over to Hadlock Field and watch the Minor League Baseball team play a game. Established in 1994, the Sea Dogs are the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
https://trails.org/
With over 70+ miles of trails, you can traipse all over Portland. There are a couple of trails right within walking distance--including the family-friendly one across the street.
Stroudwater Trail
Stroudwater Trailhttps://trails.org/
With over 70+ miles of trails, you can traipse all over Portland. There are a couple of trails right within walking distance--including the family-friendly one across the street.
A lovely beach not too far from the house.....and very close to the Cape Elizabeth Light Houses.
Crescent Beach State Park Road
Crescent Beach State Park RoadA lovely beach not too far from the house.....and very close to the Cape Elizabeth Light Houses.
For some of the best views of the harbor, head to the historic Portland Observatory, the country's last standing maritime signal tower.
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Portland Observatory
138 Congress StFor some of the best views of the harbor, head to the historic Portland Observatory, the country's last standing maritime signal tower.
Architecture buffs and lovers of interior design will be swept up by the opulence of the Victoria Mansion.
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Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth StArchitecture buffs and lovers of interior design will be swept up by the opulence of the Victoria Mansion.
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Sthttps://www.summerfeet.net/
All Kinds of Tours! Lighthouse, Casco Bay, Around the Peninsula....
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Summer Feet Cycling
6 Commercial Sthttps://www.summerfeet.net/
All Kinds of Tours! Lighthouse, Casco Bay, Around the Peninsula....
Go to the Website
Parks Trails and Playgrounds in Portland....
https://www.portlandmaine.gov/1898/Parks-Trails-and-Playgrounds
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Capisic Pond Park
1-39 Macy StGo to the Website
Parks Trails and Playgrounds in Portland....
https://www.portlandmaine.gov/1898/Parks-Trails-and-Playgrounds
Neighborhoods
A wonderful ocean-view park....plenty of picnic space and a long trail to walk/bike along the ocean to downtown Portland.
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeA wonderful ocean-view park....plenty of picnic space and a long trail to walk/bike along the ocean to downtown Portland.
Along with the Casco Bay Islands, Cape Elizabeth is a nice day trip option for those in search of rolling hills and beaches. The town is located about 9 miles south of Portland and is best known for its lighthouses.
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Cape Elizabeth
Along with the Casco Bay Islands, Cape Elizabeth is a nice day trip option for those in search of rolling hills and beaches. The town is located about 9 miles south of Portland and is best known for its lighthouses.
Museums and Galleries
Andy Warhol, Claude Monet and Winslow Homer are among the icons showcased within the Portland Museum of Art. Along with some of the greats, the museum features an extensive collection of American, European and contemporary works, as well as pieces from Maine artists. Paintings abound, but you'll also find photographs, sketches, pottery, furniture, ornate silverware, sculptures and so much more.
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Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqAndy Warhol, Claude Monet and Winslow Homer are among the icons showcased within the Portland Museum of Art. Along with some of the greats, the museum features an extensive collection of American, European and contemporary works, as well as pieces from Maine artists. Paintings abound, but you'll also find photographs, sketches, pottery, furniture, ornate silverware, sculptures and so much more.
This little gem of a museum is only a walk away and gives you all kinds of information about our neighborhood nook of Stroudwater. Stroudwater is one of the earliest settlements in Portland and has the majority of Portland’s oldest houses.
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Tate House Museum
1267 Westbrook StThis little gem of a museum is only a walk away and gives you all kinds of information about our neighborhood nook of Stroudwater. Stroudwater is one of the earliest settlements in Portland and has the majority of Portland’s oldest houses.
Breweries & Distilleries
BIKE AND BREW TOURS
An afternoon of biking, discovery, and beer on the Bike and Brews tour. With over 25 craft-breweries in Portland, there are beers for every palette.
https://www.summerfeet.net/bicycle-trips/portland-bike-tour/bikes-and-brews-tour/
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Summer Feet Cycling
6 Commercial StBIKE AND BREW TOURS
An afternoon of biking, discovery, and beer on the Bike and Brews tour. With over 25 craft-breweries in Portland, there are beers for every palette.
https://www.summerfeet.net/bicycle-trips/portland-bike-tour/bikes-and-brews-tour/
Knowledgable guides....great beer....and a designated driver....
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The Maine Brew Bus
320 Commercial StKnowledgable guides....great beer....and a designated driver....
Gin
Gin and visitors can come to taste and attend the gin-making process.
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Hardshore Distilling Company
53 Washington AveGin
Gin and visitors can come to taste and attend the gin-making process.
Vodka, rum, whiskey, gin and other spirits such as Blueshine, a blueberry moonshine much acclaimed by visitors.
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Maine Craft Distilling
123 Washington AveVodka, rum, whiskey, gin and other spirits such as Blueshine, a blueberry moonshine much acclaimed by visitors.
A distillery and brewery. You can also find a wide variety of ciders as well as kombucha.
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Urban Farm Fermentory
200 Anderson StA distillery and brewery. You can also find a wide variety of ciders as well as kombucha.
Stroudwater Distillery
4 Thompsons PointVodka, Gin, Bourbon, Rye, and Rum
Allagash White---one of the most well-known beers in the country.
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Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayAllagash White---one of the most well-known beers in the country.
Daymark is worth your time, but take a look at Mountainside, too.
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Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StDaymark is worth your time, but take a look at Mountainside, too.
The brewery’s flagship is Substance Ale, a bright but hop-heavy IPA
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Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam PlThe brewery’s flagship is Substance Ale, a bright but hop-heavy IPA