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LIGHT UP
No less than six lighthouses line Portland
Harbor to protect incoming ships from the
area’s famously rocky coast. The iconic
beacons of Greater Portland are each
unique representations of nautical history.
Whether fashioned after Greek temples,
attached to private homes, or having the
distinction of being the first lighthouse
commissioned by the U.S. government,
these classic structures evoke a romantic
sense of the sea.
Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth
is one of the most picturesque cliff-side
towers found anywhere, and its quintes-
sential New England design makes it one
of the most photographed lighthouses in
the world.
(More on page 41)
LOBSTER LOVE
Maine’s famous crustacean is the sweetest,
most flavorful lobster on earth. Due to an
unimaginable overabundance, lobsters
were once considered a poor man’s meal
and served as a regular staple to prison-
ers. And while lobsters used to wash up
on shore in drifts two-feet tall, the once
over-plentiful
Homarus Americanus
has
become the succulent, most sought-after
delicacy in Maine.
Satisfy your craving with a traditional
or exotic lobster roll, dive into some rich
lobster mac & cheese or creamy bisque, or
savor an authentic Maine lobster dinner
with baked potato and corn alongside a
view of Casco Bay.
(More on restaurant grids pages 37-40 for
who serves lobster rolls and/or dinners)
CRAFTY CREATIONS
A visit to Vacationland isn’t complete
without exploring our craft breweries and
distilleries. Try a beer flight, local wine, or
spirit with a unique twist at any of Greater
Portland’s many alcohol-inspired
businesses. Tasting rooms often have their
own small plates or enticing food trucks to
pair with favorite sips and suds.
It’s exciting to catch a new batch in
progress on a brewery or distillery tour. The
region’s manageable “micro” size allows
for ease of travel and ability to explore
a surprising variety of local craft drinks.
Beer-themed bus and walking tours make
indulging in the expansive selection of mi-
crobrews and local spirits thoroughly safe,
as well as educational.
(More on pages 33, 35)
PHOTOS, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: CFW PHOTOGRAPHY; ROBERT WITKOWSKI; SEBAGO BREWING COMPANY
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