2020-2021 Visitor's Guide

PUT IT IN PARK Don’t stress! On-street parking, surface lots, and garages in Greater Portland have you covered.

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ISLAND GIRL WATER TAXI & CHARTERS Willard Beach, South Portland 207-799-0305 islandgirlwatertaxi.com Come explore & experience Casco Bay with Cap- tain Catherine aboard Island Girl. Can accom- modate up to 6 passengers. Map 3, I5 PORTLAND SEA TAXI 72 Commercial St, Portland 207-879-2562 portlandseataxi.com Perfect, efficient, and safe transportation be- tween the Greater Portland mainland and Casco Bay Islands. On call 13 hours a day. Map 3, G9 100 Thompson’s Point Rd, Portland 800-639-3317 concordcoachlines.com Safe, convenient, reliable bus service, connecting communities in Maine with Boston, Logan Air- port, and New York City. Map 3, C5 See ad pg. 71 GOOD TIMES SHUTTLE 207-400-4560 goodtimesshuttle.com Trips to lighthouses, the Oxford Casino, Kenne- bunkport, L.L.Bean, Bar Harbor and other Maine destinations. Available for airport transportation and weddings. GREATER PORTLAND TRANSIT METRO 21 Elm St, Portland 207-774-0351 gpmetro.org Provides transportation to locations throughout the Greater Portland region. Use a smartcard, mobile app, or cash to pay your fare. Info and schedules online. Map 3, D8 See ad pg. 71 MAINE LIMOUSINE SERVICE 70 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough 207-883-0222 mainelimo.com Providing professional chauffeured transporta- tion since 1987. Choose from Sedans, SUVs, Lim- ousines, Sprinters, Shuttle Bus and a 1962 Bentley. See ad pg. 73 I RENTALS GORHAM BIKE AND SKI 693 Congress St, Portland 207-773-1700 gorhambike.com We rent city bikes, electric bikes, mountain and road bikes. Daily and weekly rates. Reserve on- line at gorhambike.com. Map 3, D5 I BUS / TAXI / LIMO CONCORD COACH LINES

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PARKING IN PORTLAND PAY STATIONS

On PARK(ing) Day, vehicle spots turn into parks in downtown Portland. SNOWBANS— Please check towns for local times, snow ban procedures, and free or discounted lots. Town ticketing, towing, and storage fees may be assessed. SOUTH PORTLAND—Free unlimited, except permit areas, and no on-street parking midnight to 6am fromDec 1-April 1. OTHER TOWNS—Free unlimited street parking unless otherwise designated. Please check with towns for local ordinances.

Pay station dashboard receipts can be used at any metered space throughout Portland, and are valid even if the car is moved to other spots. However, posted time limits for spaces apply regardless of receipt’s expira- tion time. METERS $1.75 per hour, with most allowing a two hour maximum. After posted time limits, the vehicle must be moved to a new spot. Vehicles with a visible handicap tag can stay four hours at a meter. MOBIL PAY Keep your eyes peeled for Passport Parking signs posted in designated parking zones and meters. All you’ll need is a smartphone and the PassportParking app. Notifications are sent when time is running out, so you can extend your time remotely! Posted time limits are expected to still apply. FREE ON-STREET All on-street parking in Portland is free 6pm until 9amMonday-Saturday, all day Sunday, and on major holidays. PARKING LOTS + GARAGES City or private garages rates: $1.75-$4 per hour. Thames St. Lot : $15 per day, with a 2-week limit. Unified Parking manages many parking lots in the area. They strictly enforce parking policies. Download the app parkbytext.ie to easily track your time and avoid fines. PARKING IN GREATER PORTLAND WESTBROOK—Free 1- or 2-hourstreet park- ing in most areas. Downtown lot signs desig- nate free 6-hour /all-day public (shared with city employee) parking. FREEPORT—Free 1- or 2-hourstreet parking in most areas. Free unlimited parking at Freeport Village Station and L.L.Bean.

BOAT TRAILER—Portland's East End Beach and South Portland's Bug Light.

BOAT—Harbor marinas in Portland, South Portland, Falmouth, and Freeport. Area yacht clubs also welcome visitors. [p. 53] ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EVs) EV charging stations can be found at select area hotels and stores. For area locations: visitportland.com/transportation/EV

GREAT REASONS TO GO CARFREE

1 WALK SCORE OF RATING OF 95

2 METRO REGIONAL BUS SYSTEM –Portland –Westbrook –Freeport –Gorham/USM

3 CONCORD COACH LINES –Non-stop bus service from New York City and Boston

PORTLAND ENCYCLEPEDIA 6 Commercial St, Portland

866-857-9544 portlandmainebikerental.com Closest bike rental business to all of the Old Port hotels. Free biking and walking maps. Tours pro- vided by Summer Feet. Map 3, F9 See ad pg. 26

4 FREE HOTEL SHUTTLES –Airport, Bus, Train, and City

5 AMTRAK DOWNEASTER –Boston to Brunswick train

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