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OUT & ABOUT.

Don’t be fooled by Portland’s small-town flavor—you’ll

find a diversity and sophistication of cultural, historic, and

entertainment offerings typically encountered in much

larger metropolitan regions. Be sure to leave some free time

on the itinerary for your attendees to experience and explore

our sights and attractions.

Have fun in Maine.

Portland, the cultural hub of northern New England, is

home to professional theater and dance troupes, a fabulous

art museum, and its own opera company and symphony

orchestra. Historic homes and maritime museums honor the

past’s legacy and bestow an appreciation for how a long and

fruitful association with the sea continues to shape the

region today.

The region’s culinary scene is also bustling. The national press

has caught on to the fact that you can’t walk down the street in

Portland without bumping into several ways to treat your taste

buds. Maine lobster continues to have a devoted following and

a lobster and clambake with all the fixings, on the beach or

other setting, can add that extra excitement that your delegates

will long be talking about. In addition to the freshest of seafood,

a smorgasbord of culinary tastes is on offer in a wide variety

of casual to elegant venues. Greater Portland’s microbrew

movement is also thriving; locally brewed beer is served at

most restaurants and pubs, and tour companies will drive

you to sample drinks from Maine’s local breweries, distilleries,

and wineries.

Photos on right:

Corey Templeton

The conference was fantastic. We had ~20

people from out of state and they loved the city.

The attendees went their separate ways on

Thursday night and were very impressed with

the Old Port—we heard nothing but positive

feedback. Thank you for pointing us in the

right direction! ”

— Nathan Levesque, Eaton Peabody

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HISTORICAL SITES

• Transportation Museums

• Museum Homes

• Center for Maine History

• Architectural Walking Tours

• Poland Spring Preservation Park

• Museum at Portland Head Light

• Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village

• Portland Observatory

• Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse

ON & AROUND

THE SEA

• Harbor Cruises

• Lobster & Clambakes

• Kayaking & Canoeing

• Sunset Sailboat Charters

• Lighthouse Museums

• Windjammer Cruises

• Fishing (Deep Sea & Fresh Water)

• Lobstering Tours

• Whale & Puffin Watching

• Land & Sea Tours

OUTDOOR

ADVENTURES

• Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking

• Whitewater Rafting

• Golf

• Moose Watching

• Nature Walks

• Ice Skating & Sleigh Rides

• Snowshoeing

• Skiing (Downhill & X-Country)

• Bicycle Touring & Trail Riding

• Challenge Course & Zip Line

• Horseback Riding

• L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery

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