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Seascapes and cityscapes blend harmoniously
in Portland, perched on a peninsula, jutting
out into island-studded Casco Bay. The
metropolitan hub of Maine’s south coast region,
Portland is a lively city that incorporates an
historic atmosphere into a modern, urban
environment.
Welcome to Maine.
Older architecture blends gracefully with the new as you stroll
along the working waterfront or the cobblestone streets
of the Old Port section of town. Portland is easy to navigate
by foot, taxi or bus. Small parks and squares dot the landscape,
offering comfortable respite for urban explorers. Intriguing
shops and cozy coffee and teahouses beckon to passersby.
Harbor cruises, trolley and architectural walking tours, as well
as a wealth of galleries, are within easy reach, nestled along the
waterfront.
On a stroll through the Old Port, one of the country’s more
successful warehouse revitalization efforts, you’ll hear the
squall of gulls and the low moan of bell buoys as you watch
fishermen unloading their daily catch. Portland’s waterfront is
still very much a working port, an integral and thriving part
of the local economy. Underlying the latest tech, fashion, and
culinary scene is a natural authenticity and a deep sense of
continuity. With sophisticated style and artistic sensibilities,
Portland is never-the-less unpretentious and welcoming.
Maine’s largest city has been steadily gaining a national
reputation for its innovative restaurants and award-winning
chefs. Join us in October for Harvest on the Harbor, a
four-day waterfront festival celebrating the fantastic food,
wine, products, and creative preparation that contribute to the
state’s culinary renown. Experience seminars and
demonstrations, wine, beer and spirit tastings, and a culinary
marketplace, all with a backdrop of ferries, gulls, and salty
sea breezes.
harvestontheharbor.com
Once your delegates get a taste for Portland, they’re sure to
want more!
WATERFRONT CI T Y.
ARTS &
ENTERTAINMENT
• Art Museums & Galleries
• Professional Dance,
Theatre, Symphony & Opera
• Entertainers, Performers,
Downeast Humorists
ATTRACTIONS
& AMUSEMENTS
• Brewery & Distillery Tours
• Lighthouse Photography Tours
• Baseball & Basketball Teams
• Parks & Wildlife Viewing
• Group Art Experiences
• Sightseeing Tours
• Maine Indoor Karting
• Casino Gaming
• Scenic Railroad Tours
• Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
• Portland Observatory
DINING
• Lobster, Seafood & Clambakes
• “Taste of Maine” Receptions
• Local Microbreweries
• Culinary Tours
• Wine Education & Pairings
SHOPPER’S
DELIGHT
• Old Port Boutiques
• Buoy Local Gift Cards
• Arts District Galleries & Shops
• Freeport & Kittery Outlets
• L.L. Bean
• The Maine Mall
Photo on right:
Kim Seng