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COUPLES
Close enough for a weekend
getaway from Boston and New
York, and small enough to be
intimate, Portland is perfect
for sharing with your best
friend or romantic spark. Take
a long walk on the beach,
savor an elegant meal, enjoy
live music at a club, and stroll
leisurely back to an in-town
hotel or B&B. Consider
Portland for a honeymoon
and let us celebrate with
you. Gay marriage is legal in
Maine and LGBTQ couples
are warmly welcomed.
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CULTURE
The most cultured cityphile
will be amazed at all that’s
going on in Portland and the
ease and value compared with
larger downtowns. Portland
has its own symphony
orchestra, professional theatre
and dance troupes, even a
repertory opera company.
Portland Museum of Art has
significant holdings of Maine,
American, and European
works, and the Arts District is
filled with galleries that open
in a festive celebration the
first Friday of each month.
CALM
You can really get away from
it all in Maine. While there’s
plenty to do in the Greater
Portland region, you may
need to just chill on a beach
for a week, or hike some lesser
visited paths and rejuvenate
yourself surrounded by
landscapes and seascapes of
incredible beauty. Pamper
yourself at a day spa or stay
at a full-service resort with a
spa. Sit by a cozy fire in winter
with a friend. Come see why
we say: “Maine, TheWay Life
Should Be.”
COCKTAILS
Our neighbors to the south
love to come to Portland for,
among other things, Happy
Hour. At many of Portland’s
restaurants, the late afternoon
to early evening time slot is
an opportunity to try out a
new spot with daily specials
and bargain beverages; some
places even put out a
complimentary spread for
you to enjoy with your cheap
drinks. At Portland’s micro-
breweries, there’s something
new brewing every season so
we recommend repeat visits.
C PORTLAND YOUR WAY
What’s your pleasure?
We’ll point you in
the direction of your
interests so you can
C’s the day!