What's to do in Portland, ME?
 

Planning a short trip to Maine in early summer. Thinking about staying 2 nights in Portland, ME. Suggestions on what to see would be appreciated. thank

I LOVE the Portland Museum of Art... such a nice museum. Also, Portland is known for many great restaurants, one of which is Fore Street.

We stayed at the Pomegranate Inn in the Western Promenade section of Portland (this is away from the Old Port area, so you would need to drive over there for shopping /dinner etc). We loved the Inn and particularly enjoyed walking around this section of Portland and seeing the beautiful old homes.

Portland is a great city with a lot to do, you should have no trouble entertaining yourself there for a couple of nights. Enjoy!

The Old Port (area close to the waterfront in Portland) is a fun area just to wander around in the pubs and shops along the cobblestone streets. It has a nice feeling to it, although some might find it a tad touristy. I've just enjoyed walking around that area the few times I've been in Portland, ME.

You can take ferry rides out to some of the islands near Portland such as Peaks Island, where my friends go married last summer.

The sunset cruise is a lot of fun, and it's a great way to get photos of the lighthouse.

Good suggestions.

The ferries go all the way to Bailey's Island, and one of them is there long enough so you can have a lobster lunch at Cook's.

The Art Museum and waterfront are great fun.

It is an easy ride to Freeport (north) for LL Bean and dozens of outlets or Cape Elizabeth, Prout's Neck, etc (south) for coastal scenery. An hour or two to the west, and you are in the heart of the White Mountains.

And lots of good places to eat.

Don't miss a dinner at Fore Street. I was simply amazed by my meal there. Being from NY, I was stunned at the number of good options in a town the size of Portland.

Thanks for your ideas!