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MAINE NARROW GAUGE
RAILROAD COMPANY & MUSEUM
58 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101 Map 3, G11
207-828-0814
Experience Maine’s unique railroad history with
a scenic waterfront train ride. Museum features
exhibits and activities for children. Open May-
October and seasonally for events.
See ad pg. 17
MUSEUM AT PORTLAND
HEAD LIGHT Map 3, I2
1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
207-799-2661
Located in the former lighthouse keepers’
quarters, chronicles the history of Portland
Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine and
Fort Williams. Open daily: Jun-Oct. Weekends
only: May & Nov. See ad pg. 24
NEAL DOW HOUSE
714 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
207-773-7773
A national historic landmark of late Federal
style, built in 1829. The house became a center
of political and humanitarian activity. Tours
offer a rich history of Neal Dow’s life and works.
PORTLAND FIRE MUSEUM
157 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101
207-772-2040
The Portland Fire Museum houses an amazing
collection of fire related art and artifacts from
the 18th century to the present. Come and visit
this hidden gem in the Arts District of Portland.
PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART
7 Congress Square, Map 3, D6
Portland, ME 04101
207-775-6148
From family activities to PMA Movies, curator
talks, and exclusive tours of the Winslow
Homer Studio - it’s all happening at the PMA.
Open seven days a week in the summer.
See ad pg. 24
PORTLAND OBSERVATORY
MUSEUM Map 3, F11
138 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
207-774-5561
Only remaining maritime signal tower in
America. Sweeping views of Portland, Casco
Bay and the White Mountains. Open Memorial
Day weekend through Columbus Day. Guided
tours 10 am - 4:30 pm. See ad pg. 23
PORTLAND SCIENCE
CENTER Map 3, G8
65 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
207-812-3850
The first and only of its kind in Maine, acting
as an educational and entertainment beacon.
Showcases the most engaging and unique
traveling exhibitions in the world.
See ad pg. 24
SPRING POINT LEDGE LIGHTHOUSE
Fort Rd on Southern Maine Community
College Campus, South Portland, ME 04106
207-699-2676
Step into history! A caisson-style lighthouse
open every Saturday and Sunday in July and
August. See how the keepers lived. Observe
incredible views of Portland Harbor and
the Islands.
TATE HOUSE MUSEUM Map 3, B6
1267 Westbrook St, Portland, ME 04102
207-774-6177
Built in 1755, mast agent Captain George Tate’s
Georgian Home features period furnishings
and herb gardens. Check web or call for special
events and family activities. Gift shop open
year round. Hourly tours June-Oct.
See ad pg. 14
VICTORIA MANSION Map 3, E5
109 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04101
207-772-4841
One of the country’s most important historic
homes of the mid-Victorian period. Built
1858-1860, the Mansion’s intact interiors still
boast over 90% of their original furnishings.
Decorated for the Holidays. See ad pg. 14
WADSWORTH-LONGFELLOW
HOUSE Map 3, D7
489 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
207-774-1822
Tour the boyhood home of poet Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow, an important
architectural artifact of New England's past.
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