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MAINE IRISH HERITAGE CENTER
St. Dominic’s Church, 34 Gray St, Portland
207-780-0118
MIHC houses Maine’s largest collection of
Irish-American genealogy research materials,
Irish literature, and archives.
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MAINE NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD
COMPANY & MUSEUM
58 Fore St, Portland
207-828-0814
Experience Maine’s unique railroad history with
a scenic waterfront train ride. Small museum fea-
tures exhibits & activities for children.
Map 3, F11 See ad pg. 24
MUSEUM AT PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT
1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth
207-799-2661
Located in the former lighthouse keepers’ quar-
ters, chronicles the history of Portland Head
Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine and Fort
Williams. Map 3, I2 See ad pg. 30
PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART
7 Congress Square, Portland
207-775-6148
PMA offers art experiences for everyone, fam-
ily activities, exceptional events, and exclusive
tours of the Winslow Homer Studio.
Map 3, D6 See ad pg. 28
PORTLAND OBSERVATORY MUSEUM
138 Congress St, Portland
207-774-5561
Only remaining maritime signal tower in Amer-
ica. Sweeping views of Portland, Casco Bay and
the White Mountains. Memorial - Columbus Day.
Map 3, E11 See ad pg. 19
PORTLAND SCIENCE CENTER
68 Commercial St, Portland
207-812-3850
Portland’s educational and entertainment bea-
con. Showcasing the most engaging and unique
traveling exhibitions in the world.
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SPRING POINT LEDGE LIGHTHOUSE
Fort Rd on Southern Maine Community College
Campus, South Portland
207-699-2676
A caisson-style lighthouse open every Sat & Sun
in July & August. Observe incredible views of
Portland Harbor and the Islands.
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TATE HOUSE MUSEUM
1267 Westbrook St, Portland
207-774-6177
Built in 1755, features period furnishings and
herb gardens. Special events & activities. Gift
shop open year round. Hourly tours Jun-Oct.
Map 3, B5 See ad pg. 19
TO DO
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SUMMER FEET CYCLING ADVENTURES
Tours begin at Ocean Gateway, Portland
866-857-9544
The Half-day 5 lighthouse tour is perfect for
anyone with a sense of adventure. Bike and Brew
tours, multi-day trips, and bike rentals.
Map 3, G10 See ad pg. 30
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.
WINE WISE
207-619-4630
Join Sommelier Erica Archer on Wine Walks
pairing delicious wines and foods & Wine Sails
with scenic views, lighthouses and islands.
I HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM &
THEATRE OF MAINE
142 Free St, Portland
207-828-1234
Four floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits,
theater productions “for kids, by kids”, dozens
of daily art, science, music and movement work-
shops. Map 3, D6 See ad pg. 29
FRIENDS OF FORT GORGES
Casco Bay, Portland
207-370-1181
A former U.S. military fort built from 1858 to
1864. The fort is now a park, accessible only by
boat. Explore this historical landmark.
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INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART
MAINE COLLEGE OF ART
522 Congress St, Portland
207-775-3052
Features leading edge exhibitions and public
programs that showcase new perspectives and
trends in contemporary art. Free Admission.
Map 3, D7 See ad pg. 58
INTERNATIONAL CRYPTOZOOLOGY
MUSEUM
4 Thompson’s Point, Portland
Discover hidden and unknown animals, from
Cassie the Casco Bay Sea Serpent to North
American Bigfoot, Japanese Kappas to Hima-
layan Yetis.
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MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
489 Congress St, Portland
207-774-1822
Changing exhibitions of Maine history, unique
gifts, and tours of the Longfellow House & Gar-
den, home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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