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Maine - Portland & Cape Elizabeth

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As the last leg of our COVID Maine escape, we stopped for a short stay in Portland, the most populous city of Maine. This city often gets mixed up with another big city - Portland, Oregon. Portland of Maine is known for its beautiful coastline and a vibrant culinary scene.

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Portland

Day 1 Itinerary

Places visited: Congress Square Park - Portland Museum of Art - Downtown Portland - Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House - Monument Square - Exchange Street - Wharf Street - Waterfront - Central Provisions - Downtown Portland - Portland - Blyth & Burrows

Congress Square Park
Congress Square Park
Congress Square Park
Congress Square Park
Congress Square Park
Congress Square Park
Congress Square Park

Congress Square Park

A cute little square next to the hotel.

Portland Museum of Art
Portland Museum of Art
Portland Museum of Art
Portland Museum of Art
Portland Museum of Art
Portland Museum of Art
Portland Museum of Art

Portland Museum of Art

Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland

Downtown Portland

Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House

Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House

Monument Square
Monument Square
Monument Square
Monument Square
Monument Square
Monument Square
Monument Square
Monument Square
Monument Square

Monument Square

Exchange Street
Exchange Street
Exchange Street
Exchange Street
Exchange Street
Exchange Street
Exchange Street
Exchange Street
Exchange Street
Exchange Street
Exchange Street
Exchange Street
Exchange Street

Exchange Street

Our favorite street in Portland! As an effort to create outdoor space for local businesses to continue their operation during the pandemic, this street is completely closed off for vehicles. It is transformed into a quaint pedestrian street with outdoor cafes and bars. It really reminded us of Europe! We hoped the city would keep the street this way even after covid.

Wharf Street
Wharf Street
Wharf Street
Wharf Street
Wharf Street
Wharf Street
Wharf Street
Wharf Street
Wharf Street

Wharf Street

A charming cobblestone street filled with restaurants.

Portland Waterfront
Portland Waterfront
Portland Waterfront
Portland Waterfront
Portland Waterfront
Portland Waterfront
Portland Waterfront
Portland Waterfront
Portland Waterfront
Portland Waterfront
Portland Waterfront
Portland Waterfront
Portland Waterfront

Portland Waterfront

As a big port city, Portland has a long stretch of waterfront. Many of the piers are filled with restaurants, shops and art spaces.

Central Provisions
Central Provisions
Central Provisions
Central Provisions
Central Provisions
Central Provisions
Central Provisions
Central Provisions
Central Provisions
Central Provisions
Central Provisions
Central Provisions
Central Provisions

Central Provisions

Despite operating at limited capacity due to covid, this place blown us away. Both the dishes and the drinks were creative and delicious but never pretentious 👍

Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland

Downtown Portland

Portland
Portland
Portland
Portland
Portland
Portland
Portland

Portland

We ventured out back into the town center again in the evening. The twilight adds a bit more charm to this already charming city.

Blyth & Burrows
Blyth & Burrows
Blyth & Burrows
Blyth & Burrows
Blyth & Burrows
Blyth & Burrows
Blyth & Burrows
Blyth & Burrows
Blyth & Burrows

Blyth & Burrows

A great cocktail spot for a date or just hanging out with good friends on a breezy summer evening.

trip-journal-location
Portland, Cape Elizabeth, South Portland

Day 2 Itinerary

Places visited: The Westin Portland Harborview - Bayside American Cafe - Fort Allen Park - Bug Light - Fort Williams Park - Portland Head Light

The Westin Portland Harborview
The Westin Portland Harborview
The Westin Portland Harborview
The Westin Portland Harborview
The Westin Portland Harborview
The Westin Portland Harborview
The Westin Portland Harborview

The Westin Portland Harborview

Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe

Bayside American Cafe

A super popular brunch place. We had to wait an hour for our takeout. The portion was huge (even by American standards) but we thought the food was just ok. Maybe it would have tasted better if we had dined in.

Fort Allen Park
Fort Allen Park
Fort Allen Park
Fort Allen Park
Fort Allen Park
Fort Allen Park
Fort Allen Park
Fort Allen Park
Fort Allen Park
Fort Allen Park
Fort Allen Park

Fort Allen Park

Bug Light
Bug Light
Bug Light
Bug Light
Bug Light
Bug Light
Bug Light
Bug Light
Bug Light
Bug Light
Bug Light

Bug Light

We turned our brunch takeout into a picnic with a nice view of the Bug Light.

Fort Williams Park
Fort Williams Park
Fort Williams Park
Fort Williams Park
Fort Williams Park

Fort Williams Park

Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light

Portland Head Light

You can’t get more classic Maine than the scenery at Portland Head Light. The view of the lighthouse is postcard perfect!

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