Location: Portland
Top Things to do in Portland
5 Ferries in Portland That You Shouldn't Miss
From ornate mansions to ocean views, this charming city - the largest in Maine - will enchant you. Saunter down the brick sidewalks and cobblestone streets of the revitalized Old Port District, where you can browse through bookstores, explore craft shops and eat to your heart's content. Visit the Portland Head Light, which dates back to 1791, and is the oldest lighthouse still in continuous use in the U.S. The great poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is the city's native son, and you can visit his childhood home, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House. With kids in hand, enjoy the highly interactive Children's Museum of Maine. And then go next door to the calmer Portland Museum of Art, a small, but eclectic museum with Impressionist works, Maine landscapes by Homer and Wyeth and other collections. Land or sea is an option here, so if you're tired of the street life, take one of the popular scenic cruises or whale watches, or hop on a ferry to the islands in Casco Bay. At the end of the day, and without kids in hand, unwind and rest your tired feet at one of the city's brewpubs.
Restaurants in Portland
1. Casco Bay Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
We offer family-oriented tours and fishing/lobstering outings on beautiful Casco Bay, Maine. Our most common "Adventure" offers lighthouses, fishing for mackerel, hauling lobster traps and sightseeing forts, seals, eagles and porpoises.
2. Portland Harbor Water Taxi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Portland Maine's first scheduled harbor water taxi service that will make a 1 hour loop around Portland Harbor from Memorial Day Weekend Through Columbus Day. Stops include Portland Public Water Taxi dock, Thomas Knight Park, South Port Marine / Snow Squall Restaurant, Salt Water Grill, and Bug Light Park. All day hop on and off ticket just $10 Sunset Tours and Star Gazing Tours available.
Reviewed By DarleneP822
We needed to get to Cliff Island quickly. Mission accomplished. The company was accommodating, helped us load our groceries and got us there safely. Thank you!!
3. Fogg's Water Taxi & Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Fogg's Water Taxi & Charters provides private chartered tours of Casco Bay from the heart of Portland's picturesque downtown waterfront. Private tours can be reserved by the hour. We have a fleet of boats that hold up to six passengers. We also have a larger vessel that can accommodate over six passengers, there is a 2 hour minimum on our larger vessel. Passengers are welcome to bring food and beverages of their choice. All of our boats are equipped with heads(Bathrooms) and sound systems. Also, as an added bonus all of our boats are hand built by us! It is a true Maine boating experience.
4. Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 665 reviews
Reviewed By Bossch11 - Boston, United States
We came up from Boston on a late October weekend, grabbed some hot tea and sweet treats from Standard Baking Co, and hopped on the afternoon mail boat run. The un/loading at each island involved passengers, their furry companions, Amazon packages, stock supplies, and even small vehicles, which were hoisted by the boat's crane - very cool to see. This was all manned by two deck hands who, to our amusement, were a dynamic duo that not only looked but sounded like Ben and Casey Affleck ???? The Captain announced fun facts along our tour and we even got to see a couple bald eagles and the tiniest registered lighthouse. We alternated being cozy on the lower deck and being exposed to the late autumn chill on the upper bc we wanted to take in the gorgeous peak New England foliage of the islands against the setting sun on the harbor. Highly recommend this pleasant boat ride - it is a great way to see a slice of pretty Maine before dinner.
5. Maine Red Line Water Taxi
We provide water taxi services, harbor tours and private charters in Casco Bay. Check out our website for rate information or online reservations. We accept credit cards and operate 24 hours a day from May through October. Come see Casco Bay from the water, where your safety and experience matter most.
