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What are the best things to do in Portland, Maine?

I’ve been to Portland, Oregon, but never Portland, Maine. Is this place worth checking out? What’s to do there?

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Melanie Johnson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Ah yes,
Portland, Maine
—the lesser-known of the Portlands. But it’s a great place and worth checking out. The best things to do in Portland, Maine, are visit the Old Port, go on a tour, visit a museum, and visit the Casco Bay Islands.
Here are some details on how to spend your time in Portland, Maine:
  • Head to the Old Port for dining, shopping, local art galleries, and theaters. It’s the beating heart of downtown!
  • Go on a tour—be it a brewery tour, a historical tour, or a culinary walking tour. There’s something for everyone!
  • Visit a museum. We love the Portland Museum of Art!
  • For the nature lovers out there, check out the Islands of Casco Bay.
  • Bring a bike or go for a hike!
If you’re driving to Portland, Maine, make sure your car insurance policy has
towing and labor coverage
. You don’t want to be stranded if your car breaks down away from home!
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