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10 THINGS IN THREE DAYS

Make the most of your stay, whether it’s 3 hours or 3 days.

Fine dining can be discovered in the heart of downtown and hidden in quiet neighborhoods.

DAY ONE FIRST IMPRESSIONS

1 SEE A LIGHTHOUSE There are six to choose from in Portland Harbor. Cape Elizabeth’s Portland Head Light is the region’s #1 icon. This 1787 beacon has the distinction of being one of the most photographed in the world.

PRELUDE TO A VISIT WELCOME TO GREATER PORTLAND! T he friendly faces at our Ocean Gateway, airport, or Old Port Visitor Centers are locals with knowledge and passion about Greater Portland, happy to answer your questions and help you get your bearings. They will impart information about the area to make it even more enjoyable. Unwind when you arrive at Ocean Gateway by soaking up the ocean air at the waterside Moongarden or stroll the waterfront on the East End Trail—even cooling off with a refreshing dip in the Atlantic at East End beach. [p. 5]

2 TAKE A TOUR Tours cater to most any interest—beer, history, art, architecture, food, whatever! Walk, ride, or paddle to experience the flavors of Greater Portland. [p. 22-24] 3 EAT A LOBSTER On a tight timeline, a lobster roll is fastest—a toasted hot dog bun heaping with lobster meat, a dollop of mayonnaise or drawn butter, and a dash of paprika—but taking the time to crack into a fresh crustracean is half the fun. [p. 33]

PHOTOS, FROM TOP: COREY TEMPLETON; SRI AND SREE @THATVEGETARIANCOUPLE

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