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CUISINE
With its farmers, fishermen,
and five-star chefs, cutting-
edge culinary artistry is now
Maine’s calling card and food-
ies are flocking here. You can’t
walk down the street without
bumping into several ways to
treat your taste buds! Whether
you come to Maine primarily
for the beautiful scenery or for
the fabulous food, you’ll enjoy
both, often at the same time.
Visit the third week in October
for Harvest on the Harbor,
Portland’s celebration of all
things culinary.
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COMMEMORATIVE
Like most cities, Portland is
sprinkled with statues that
honor the accomplishments
of its forebears. The prolific
film director, John Ford, is so
recognized as is poet Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow. For
those that like to know a
destination from its roots
up, historical references are
everywhere, such as the 16
markers that comprise the
Portland Freedom Trail, a
self-guided tour about the
Underground Railroad and
abolitionist movement.
CRUISE
Portland has become a popular
cruise destination, especially
in the fall. If you arrive here via
cruise ship you’ll likely have
several tour options to sign up
for before disembarking. But
it’s easy to spend a half day
downtown on your own.
Sightseeing tours leave from
Commercial Street, and the
bustling Old Port is a few
blocks away with cafes and
boutiques that beckon. For an
authentic experience, explore
one of the few remaining work-
ing waterfronts in the country.
CHILDREN
Don’t leave the kids at home!
They’ll love the hands-on
exhibits at the Children’s
Museum or riding a historic
streetcar, steam train, or
Model-T at one of the region’s
transportation museums.
Catch a home game of the
Portland Sea Dogs (baseball)
or Maine Red Claws (basket-
ball) teams. See a moose at
the Maine Wildlife Park and
let your kids vent their energy
running along the beach or
playing laser tag. Make family
memories in Maine.
PHOTOS, FROM LEFT: BETHANY + DAN PHOTOGRAPHY; JONATHAN REECE/PORTLAND BALLET; TIM GREENWAY; CHRIS
LAWARENCE; CFW PHOTOGRAPHY; COREY TEMPLETON (2); ROBERT WIT
KOWSKI/VI
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