2017 Visitor's Guide

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SPIRITS ALIVE
PO Box 18209, Portland
Spirits Alive at Eastern Cemetery is a nonprof-
it that strives to preserve, restore and maintain
Portland’s oldest cemetery. We offer summer and
fall tours as well as educational events.
SUMMER FEET Map 3, G10
CYCLING ADVENTURES
Tours begin at Ocean Gateway, Portland
866-857-9544
See Portland the active way. The half-day 5 light-
house tour is perfect for anyone with a sense of
adventure. Bike and Brew tours, multi-day trips,
and bike rentals available. See ad pg. 28
TOURS BY PETE
207-653-2062
Portland History Docent and professional tour
guide with areas of expertise in Portland’s food
and beer scene, history, and hiking trails. Make
the most of your time in Maine’s largest city.
WINE WISE
207-619-4630
Wine and food pairing education at its best. Join
with Sommelier Erica Archer on Wine Walks
pairing delicious wines and foods, and Wine
Sails with scenic views of lighthouses, waterways
and islands.
I HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS
I IN GREATER PORTLAND
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM & Map 3, D6
THEATRE OF MAINE
142 Free St, Portland
207-828-1234
20+ hands-on, interactive exhibits stretching over
four floors and into our backyard, we offer the-
ater productions “for kids, by kids”, dozens of
daily art, science, music and movement work-
shops. See ad pg. 29
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART
MAINE COLLEGE OF ART Map 3, D7
522 Congress St, Portland
207-775-3052
The ICA features leading edge exhibitions and
public programs that showcase new perspectives
and trends in contemporary art. Admission is
free. See ad pg.66
INTERNATIONAL CRYPTOZOOLOGY
MUSEUM
4 Thompson’s Point, Portland
World’s only cryptozoology museum. Discover
hidden and unknown animals, from Cassie the
Casco Bay Sea Serpent to North American Big-
foot, from the Japanese Kappas to Himalayan
Yetis.
MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Map 3, D7
489 Congress St, Portland
207-774-1822
Maine Historical Society offers changing exhi-
bitions of Maine history in its museum, unique
Maine gifts in its shop, and tours of the Longfellow
House & Garden, home of poet Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow. See ad pg. 33
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MAINE SAILING ADVENTURES Map 3, G9
Maine State Pier, Portland
207-749-9169
Join us aboard the 74-foot traditional sailing
vessel Frances for public day sailing or charter.
Weekly special events. Listings online for details
and pricing. June-Oct. See ad pg. 14
ODYSSEY WHALE WATCH &
NATURE CRUISES
170 Commercial St, Portland
207-775-0727
Fully narrated, daily Whale Watching with nat-
uralist aboard. See Finbacks, Humpbacks, Sea-
birds, Sharks, Tuna, Lighthouses & Forts. Deep-
Sea Fishing, Nature/Shorebird Cruises. Call for
schedule & departures.
PEAKS ISLAND TOURS
Forest City Landing, Founders Monument,
Peaks Island
207-766-5514
Explore the rich and unique past as a fishing vil-
lage, bustling summer resort and an important
military base. Tours include historic sites & pho-
to opportunities.
PORTLAND DISCOVERY LAND Map 3, F7
& SEA TOURS
Tours start at Long Wharf
170 Commercial St., Portland
207-774-0808
Don’t just see Portland - discover it! Fully narrat-
ed trolley tours of the city, “Lighthouse Lovers”
cruises and sunset cruises. Private charters and
group tours also available. Seasonally, May-Oct.
See ad pg 24
PORTLAND FIRE ENGINE CO. Map 3, G8
Tours start at 180 Commercial St
in-front of Portland Lobster Co., Portland
207-252-6358
A unique multimedia history tour of Portland
aboard a Vintage Fire Engine. Tours are 50 min-
utes in length and are fully narrated by knowl-
edgeable local guides. See ad this page.
PORTLAND SCHOONER CO. Map 3, G8
Berth: Maine State Pier,
56 Commercial St, Portland
207-766-2500
“Step aboard the Extroardinary.” 2-hr public sails
& overnight windjammer cruises aboard the
classic wooden schooners, Bagheera (1924) and
Wendameen (1912). Private charters available.
All ages are welcome. May-Oct. See ad pg. 19
RIBBIT ADVENTURES LLC
Portland Yacht Service Marina,
58 Fore St, Portland
207-572-6269
Enjoy the sights of Casco Bay from a unique
vantage point aboard a 6.5 meter RIB. See light-
houses, forts, and other sights along the route.
May - Oct
THE SCENIC ROUTE MAINE TOURS
177 Commercial St, Portland
207-518-3342
We offer a fully narrated City & Lighthouse Tour
and a 5 Lighthouse Tour. We use 15 passenger
vans for maximum comfort in a small group at-
mosphere. Located inside The Blue Lobster.
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