Do It Like A Local: A Weekend Guide to Portland, Maine

Do you want to hit the ground running in Portland, Maine, but don't want to stand out as being "from away"? Have no fear, stick to this list of suggestions and you'll be dropping your "r's" like a local in no time!

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Portland Harbor Hotel
The Portland Harbor Hotel is located right in the heart of the Old Port district, and steps away from the dining and night life of Wharf Street.
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Bull Feeney's
Grab a brew and a Scotch, pull up a bar stool, and soak in the Old World ambiance while tapping your foot to the Irish and Scottish troubadours. If you have the occasion, don't turn down their potato leek soup!!!
Also home of the Portland Pirates hockey team!
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J's Oyster
J's Oyster is this tiny (I mean TINY) hole in the wall place right on the waterfront off Commercial Street. Always PACKED with locals, you may feel inclined to walk away after seeing the lack of breathing room. Persevere, though, because this place has the best seafood around! Don't miss their King Crab Legs!!
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Shipyard Brewing Company
Take advantage of a Tuesday Night Tour (not offered in January, February or March) and sample their most excellent local brews. Parties are held at the Brewery all the time, check their website for a calendar of events. Tastings are available whenever you wish to visit, and the gift shop is open for those (shhh) souvenir pint glasses... More >
Take advantage of a Tuesday Night Tour (not offered in January, February or March) and sample their most excellent local brews. Parties are held at the Brewery all the time, check their website for a calendar of events. Tastings are available whenever you wish to visit, and the gift shop is open for those (shhh) souvenir pint glasses you just have to have.
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Cumberland County Civic Center
The Cumberland County Civic Center is a short walk away from the Old Port district, and hosts a myriad of concerts, theater, comedy and sporting events throughout the year. Also home of the Portland Pirates hockey team!
The Portland Harbor Hotel is located right in the heart of the Old Port district, and steps away from the dining and night life of Wharf Street.
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Top of the East Lounge
The Top of the East Lounge is located on the top floor of the Eastland Park Hotel, in the Arts District of Portland. Boasting an unparalleled panoramic view of Portland Harbor and Casco Bay, this is an intimate lounge that will bring a romantic close to your evening. More
The Top of the East Lounge is located on the top floor of the Eastland Park Hotel, in the Arts District of Portland. Boasting an unparalleled panoramic view of Portland Harbor and Casco Bay, this is an intimate lounge that will bring a romantic close to your evening.
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Tiffany Joyce
Tiffany Joyce
Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. -- Author Unknown Buyer, married to the only person on the entire planet that really gets me, step-mom to two grown kids, living in Arizona but longing for Maine. I'm a freelance writer and photographer, contributing to a photography website and a travel e-zine. I'm heavily present on the internet and have several personal websites and blogs. I'll share the URL if you e-mail me and ask nice!
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