Attractions in Portland, Maine

Amusements

Children's Museum of Maine 207-828-1234
142 Free Street, Portland, ME 04101
Children of all ages will enjoy the dozens of interactive exhibits and programs at this museum that features hands-on experiences in its Toddler Park, Mini Planetarium,... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Tate House Museum 207-774-9781
1270 Westbrook Street, Portland, ME 04102
A National Historic Landmark, this significant Georgian style home is one of only two residences in Maine with an unusual clerestory in the gambrel roof and is the only... more info map
Victoria Mansion 207-772-4841
109 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04101
One of the greatest Italian villa style residences and one of the most important historic house museums in the nation, this luxurious mansion is has numerous features... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Portland Observatory 207-774-5561
138 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
The last remaining maritime signal tower in the nation, this historic observatory features informative exhibits on maritime history and breathtaking views of the harbor.... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Maine Historical Society 207-879-0427
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
Three main buildings make up this wonderful museum complex. The history museum contains changing exhibitions that cover over five centuries of Maine life, the research... more info map
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum 207-828-0814
58 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101
Interesting Portland industrial historical exhibits and artifacts are on display at this unique museum that also features historic two-foot gauge railroad equipment and... more info map
Museum of African Tribal Art, The 207-871-7188
122 Spring Street, #1, Portland, ME 04101
A unique collection of African tribal masks and artifacts are on display at this museum that protects and preserves Sub-Saharan African tribal art, culture, and... more info map
Portland Harbor Museum 207-799-6337
382 Fort Road, Portland, ME 04106
The bow of the Snow Squall, the only surviving American clipper ship, is on display at this museum. The museum also features an annually changing exhibit interpreting... more info map
Portland Museum of Art 207-775-6148
Seven Congress Square, Portland, ME 04101
The collection at the Portland Museum of Art features decorative arts dating from the 1700s. It includes artists such as Andrew Wyeth, Winslow Homer and Rockwell Kent.... more info map
Salt Gallery, The 207-761-0660
110 Exchange Street, Portland, ME 04101
Photography, radio, and documentary writing by Salt Institute students, as well as other documentarians, are exhibited at this unique gallery. Programs in radio, black... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Casco Bay Lines 207-774-7871
Commercial & Franklin Streets
Departing daily from the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal, this beautiful boat offers a variety of activities including year round narrated cruises, seasonal island group... more info map
Coast Watch & Guiding Light Navigation Company 207-774-6498
Long Wharf
This cruise company offers daily seasonal cruises to Eagle Island, the former home of North Pole discoverer Admiral Robert E. Peary. They also offer scenic one and a... more info map
Maine Day Trip 207-838-5275
110 Marginal Way #139, Portland, ME 04074
Maine Day Trip provides personalized and memorable sightseeing tours year round. You can see lighthouses, botanical gardens, antique shops, outlet stores or anything... more info map
Mainely Tours 207-774-0808
3 Moulton Street, Portland, ME 04101
Portland's original trolley tour offering several daily departures. This company offers a fully narrated 90 minute tour of Portland, as well as a land and sea... more info map
Olde Port Mariner Fleet 207-775-0727
Long Wharf, Commercial Street
Specializing in scenic narrated harbor cruises, this tour company also offers whale watching cruises, deep sea fishing, sunset cruises, and Casablanca dinner and... more info map
Portland Discovery - Land & Sea Tours 207-774-0808
170 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101
Located on Long Wharf
Portland Discovery provides guests with charters and tours that allows them the opportunity to see many rich New England landmarks and sites. Some include their... more info

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

Allagash Brewing 207-878-5385
50 Industrial Way, Portland, ME 04103
"New England's Original Belgian Style Brewery", this brewery is one of the most unique and well respected brands in the brewery industry and features some of the finest... more info map
Casco Bay Brewing Company 207-797-2020
57 Industrial Way, Portland, ME 04103
Tours and tastings are available upon request at this award-winning microbrewery that produces the only year round Pilsner in Maine, as well as the Riptide Red Ale. ... more info map
Lone Pine Brewing Company 207-536-4952
219 Anderson Street, Portland, ME 04101
Located in Portland's East Bayside neighborhood, Lone Pine is one of the largest craft breweries in Maine. more info
Shipyard Brewing Company 207-761-0807
86 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101
Located on the site of three historic 19th century shipyards, this award-winning brewery produces English style beer made with true English ingredients in an English... more info map

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