Maine - Portland & Cape Elizabeth
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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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
A cute little square next to the hotel.
Portland Museum of Art
Downtown Portland
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Monument Square
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
A charming cobblestone street filled with restaurants.
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
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
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
A great cocktail spot for a date or just hanging out with good friends on a breezy summer evening.
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
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
Bug Light
We turned our brunch takeout into a picnic with a nice view of the Bug Light.
Fort Williams Park
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!