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MAINE: REIMAGINED

Lighthouses and lobsters and surf crashing on the rocky shore—these are

the enduring images that come to mind when people think of the classic

Maine seacoast. Here, in Greater Portland, you’ll absolutely experience

the quintessential Maine coast, as well as an urban sophistication that’s

creating quite a stir. This year TripAdvisor named Portland one of the Top 10

Destinations on the Rise, based on positive feedback and interest shown by

their well-traveled community. If you haven’t already been, perhaps it’s time

you come see what the buzz is all about for yourself!

Welcome to the Greater Portland Casco Bay Region.

CONVENTION + VISITORS BUREAU /

AUTHENTIC - BY NATURE

Greater Portland’s increasing popularity as a visitor destination is due, in part, to its genuine-

ness. Ours is an inherently real place with real people going about their business, surrounded by

the incredible natural beauty of our forests, fields, and waterways. Mixing arts and culture with

outdoor adventure, our region is hip and stylish without being pretentious, a place where grey

flannel and plaid flannel coexist companionably. And underlying the latest tech, fashion, and

culinary scene is a deep sense of continuity. We invite

you to experience the character of a region that blends

the present with a very special past.

WATERFRONT

Jutting out into island-studded Casco Bay, this region

offers some of the best water access to islands, light-

houses, beaches, and historic forts in Maine. Greater

Portland is home to seven lighthouses, those silent

testaments to Maine’s enduring connection to the sea

and a favorite of photographers from around the world.

Portland’s waterfront is still very much a working port,

an integral and thriving part of the local economy,

which is one of the authentic aspects that visitors find

so appealing. In Portland, you’re never far from the sea

and its changeable influences.