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CONVENTION + VISITORS BUREAU /
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CONTENTS
FEATURES
11
AUTHENTIC–BY NATURE
Experience sweeping beauty at nearby parks
12
PORTLAND ON TOP
Our fabulous region makes many “best of” lists
21
ISLAND HOPPING
It’s easy to get away from it all, nearby
23
ARTFUL COLLECTION
Maine’s art museums collaborate on 2015 exhibit
27
WINTER’S REWARDS
Our seasonal activities will warm you up
29
SOMETHING’S BREWING
Experience Maine’s craft beer, wine, and spirits
30
FABULOUS FAMILY OUTINGS
Create lasting memories in Maine
41
ON THE TOWN
Catch the rhythm of Portland’s nightlife
VACAT ION PLANNING
04
Area Introduction
09
Visitor Facts
10
Parks & Preserves
15
Activities & Attractions
33
Dining
42
Transportation
45
State Map
46
Regional Maps
50
Events
55
Shopping
63
Services & Relocation
67
Towns of Greater Portland
71
Accommodations
85
Exploring
88
Index of Businesses
ON THE COVER
The serene cool of springtime on Commercial
Street evokes the romantic atmosphere of
Greater Portland’s Casco Bay Region:
Authentic - By Nature.
Photo by Corey Templeton
© 2015 GREATER PORTLAND CONVENTION + VISITORS
BUREAU, 94 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
207-772-4994, an independent non-profit membership
organization. Every effort has been made to verify the
accuracy of the contents of this publication, but no
responsibility is assumed for errors or omissions.
Circulation: 180,000.
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Clockwise from top: Corey Templeton (3); Tim Greenway