Guidebook for South Portland and Area

Steve & Pam
Guidebook for South Portland and Area

Essentials

Groceries, pharmacy and alcohol. Maine has reinstated a ban on plastic bags so when you do your grocery or any retail shopping you will be charged 5 cents per bag. We have a few reusable bags in the back room on the shelf for you to use during your stay.
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Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest Ave
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Groceries, pharmacy and alcohol. Maine has reinstated a ban on plastic bags so when you do your grocery or any retail shopping you will be charged 5 cents per bag. We have a few reusable bags in the back room on the shelf for you to use during your stay.
Groceries and alcohol. Maine has reinstated a ban on plastic bags so when you do your grocery or any retail shopping you will be charged 5 cents per bag. We have a few reusable bags in the back room on the shelf for you to use during your stay.
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Shaw's
180 Waterman Dr
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Groceries and alcohol. Maine has reinstated a ban on plastic bags so when you do your grocery or any retail shopping you will be charged 5 cents per bag. We have a few reusable bags in the back room on the shelf for you to use during your stay.
Pharmacy with a little bit of everything. Maine has reinstated a ban on plastic bags so when you do your grocery or any retail shopping you will be charged 5 cents per bag. We have a few reusable bags in the back room on the shelf for you to use during your stay.
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CVS
51 Market St
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Pharmacy with a little bit of everything. Maine has reinstated a ban on plastic bags so when you do your grocery or any retail shopping you will be charged 5 cents per bag. We have a few reusable bags in the back room on the shelf for you to use during your stay.
Big fans of Joe's! A little bit of everything without Whole Foods pricing. Maine has reinstated a ban on plastic bags so when you do your grocery or any retail shopping you will be charged 5 cents per bag. We have a few reusable bags in the back room on the shelf for you to use during your stay.
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Trader Joe's
87 Marginal Way
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Big fans of Joe's! A little bit of everything without Whole Foods pricing. Maine has reinstated a ban on plastic bags so when you do your grocery or any retail shopping you will be charged 5 cents per bag. We have a few reusable bags in the back room on the shelf for you to use during your stay.
Another favorite place of ours and 2 minutes away from Trader Joe's. Maine has reinstated a ban on plastic bags so when you do your grocery or any retail shopping you will be charged 5 cents per bag. We have a few reusable bags in the back room on the shelf for you to use during your stay.
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Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset St
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Another favorite place of ours and 2 minutes away from Trader Joe's. Maine has reinstated a ban on plastic bags so when you do your grocery or any retail shopping you will be charged 5 cents per bag. We have a few reusable bags in the back room on the shelf for you to use during your stay.
They cannot be beat for the variety or the freshness. Maine has reinstated a ban on plastic bags so when you do your grocery or any retail shopping you will be charged 5 cents per bag. We have a few reusable bags in the back room on the shelf for you to use during your stay.
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Harbor Fish Market
9 Custom House Wharf
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They cannot be beat for the variety or the freshness. Maine has reinstated a ban on plastic bags so when you do your grocery or any retail shopping you will be charged 5 cents per bag. We have a few reusable bags in the back room on the shelf for you to use during your stay.
Old school Italian market with an incredible selection of everything Italian. Sicilian slabs to go as well as a variety of frozen & some fresh food options (local breads, cold cuts, cheeses, olives) and wine. This is a local icon in the city of Portland with free off street parking while you shop. Maine has reinstated a ban on plastic bags so when you do your grocery or any retail shopping you will be charged 5 cents per bag. We have a few reusable bags in the back room on the shelf for you to use during your stay.
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Micucci Grocery Store
45 India St
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Old school Italian market with an incredible selection of everything Italian. Sicilian slabs to go as well as a variety of frozen & some fresh food options (local breads, cold cuts, cheeses, olives) and wine. This is a local icon in the city of Portland with free off street parking while you shop. Maine has reinstated a ban on plastic bags so when you do your grocery or any retail shopping you will be charged 5 cents per bag. We have a few reusable bags in the back room on the shelf for you to use during your stay.
A little bit of everything here.....plus meal options.
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Veranda Asian Market
695 Forest Ave
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A little bit of everything here.....plus meal options.

Sightseeing

Breathtaking location. Picnic tables, small beach, and the perfect place to linger for a few hours. There are a food vendors located throughout. Pay for parking has been recently added and it's well worth it.
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Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout Circle
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Breathtaking location. Picnic tables, small beach, and the perfect place to linger for a few hours. There are a food vendors located throughout. Pay for parking has been recently added and it's well worth it.
Go here. Smaller beach, honor system fee to park, and away from the crowds. Though do get here on the earlier end of the day when it is a warm beach day.
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Kettle Cove
Kettle Cove Road
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Go here. Smaller beach, honor system fee to park, and away from the crowds. Though do get here on the earlier end of the day when it is a warm beach day.
State controlled fee (at the gate) beach that is perfect for family gatherings or just to bring the kids. Bathroom and changing facilities along with showers.
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Crescent Beach
24 Gold Ribbon Dr
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State controlled fee (at the gate) beach that is perfect for family gatherings or just to bring the kids. Bathroom and changing facilities along with showers.
Perfect place to spend a few hours on the trails. Pack that fishing rod too if the striped bass or mackerel are running. There are several small beaches located around the island. Do check out the pet cemetery that Governor Baxter built for his beloved pets. This is one of those slightly out of the way gems.
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Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1
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Perfect place to spend a few hours on the trails. Pack that fishing rod too if the striped bass or mackerel are running. There are several small beaches located around the island. Do check out the pet cemetery that Governor Baxter built for his beloved pets. This is one of those slightly out of the way gems.
Picturesque setting and very close to York Beach. Restaurants and shops nearby.
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Nubble Lighthouse
Sohier Park Road
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Picturesque setting and very close to York Beach. Restaurants and shops nearby.
Built in 1807, it is the only known surviving tower of its type in the United States. Using both a telescope and signal flags, two-way communication between ship and shore was possible several hours before an incoming vessel reached the docks. The tower was designated a National Historic Landmark and a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 2006.
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Portland Observatory
138 Congress St
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Built in 1807, it is the only known surviving tower of its type in the United States. Using both a telescope and signal flags, two-way communication between ship and shore was possible several hours before an incoming vessel reached the docks. The tower was designated a National Historic Landmark and a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 2006.
A great way to take a scenic tour of the local area, beaches, and lighthouses. They are located about a 10 minute drive or 25 minute walk from our house.
Lighthouse Bikes
72 Ocean St
A great way to take a scenic tour of the local area, beaches, and lighthouses. They are located about a 10 minute drive or 25 minute walk from our house.

Getting Around

About 10 minute drive from the house.
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Amtrak
100 Thompsons Point
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About 10 minute drive from the house.
Bus stop all along the area (primarily Sawyer Street and Broadway).
South Portland Bus Transit Hub
41 Thomas St
Bus stop all along the area (primarily Sawyer Street and Broadway).
Ideal way to see the Casco Bay Islands.Travel over to Peaks Island (restaurant and dining options) or take the mail-boat cruise to see all of the islands.
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Casco Bay Lines station
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Ideal way to see the Casco Bay Islands.Travel over to Peaks Island (restaurant and dining options) or take the mail-boat cruise to see all of the islands.

Parks & Nature

Not too far from the house if you are walking and a very short drive with bathroom facilities. Scratch Bakery and Willard Scoops are both nearby.
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Willard Beach
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Not too far from the house if you are walking and a very short drive with bathroom facilities. Scratch Bakery and Willard Scoops are both nearby.
A really special beach. Parking is super tight so get there a little early and use the pay for parking lot. If you're there at low tide do look for the ship wreck on the north end of the beach.
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Higgins Beach
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A really special beach. Parking is super tight so get there a little early and use the pay for parking lot. If you're there at low tide do look for the ship wreck on the north end of the beach.
Picturesque location and worth checking out. A 15 minute walk from the house along the Greenbelt Walkway or on Broadway.
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Bug Light Park
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Picturesque location and worth checking out. A 15 minute walk from the house along the Greenbelt Walkway or on Broadway.
Historic caisson-style lighthouse constructed on a rocky breakwater in 1897 that is occasionally open for tours. A short 15 minute walk along the Greenbelt Walkway close to SMCC.
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Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
2 Fort Rd
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Historic caisson-style lighthouse constructed on a rocky breakwater in 1897 that is occasionally open for tours. A short 15 minute walk along the Greenbelt Walkway close to SMCC.
Trails, events, and a short drive from the house.
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Maine Audubon
20 Gilsland Farm Rd
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Trails, events, and a short drive from the house.

Arts & Culture

Bug Light/Spring Point area with views of the Casco Bay Islands and Portland. Check online for their hours.
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South Portland Historical Society Museum
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Bug Light/Spring Point area with views of the Casco Bay Islands and Portland. Check online for their hours.
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Портландски художествен музей
7 Congress Sq
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Entertainment & Activities

Perfect way to see the local area and maybe even a sunset cruise.
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Portland Schooner Co.
Maine State Pier
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Perfect way to see the local area and maybe even a sunset cruise.
Cruises gives passengers tours on Casco Bay in Portland, Maine. Each lobster tour lasts 80-90 minutes. Everyone gets to be a lobsterman. Some of our summer 2021 guests have tried this tour and highly recommended it.
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Lucky Catch Cruises
170 Commercial St
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Cruises gives passengers tours on Casco Bay in Portland, Maine. Each lobster tour lasts 80-90 minutes. Everyone gets to be a lobsterman. Some of our summer 2021 guests have tried this tour and highly recommended it.
Use their website to reserve a variety of boat options. Travel from Brandy Pond to Long Lake or to Sebago Lake. Great option for 4 hours or the whole day.
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Moose Landing Marina
32 Moose Landing Trail
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Use their website to reserve a variety of boat options. Travel from Brandy Pond to Long Lake or to Sebago Lake. Great option for 4 hours or the whole day.
A wonderful way to see the Lakes region.
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Songo River Queen II
841 Roosevelt Trail
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A wonderful way to see the Lakes region.

Drinks & Nightlife

Panoramic view of the city and surrounding area. Enjoy drinks and the bar menu.
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Top of the East
157 High St
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Panoramic view of the city and surrounding area. Enjoy drinks and the bar menu.
Beer
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Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam Pl
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Beer
Winner of James Beard Awards.
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Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial Way
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Winner of James Beard Awards.
South Portland Beer that is about a 5 minute drive from the house or 20 minute walk in the Knightville neighborhood (close to the Casco Bay Bridge) with decent pub grub. This is one of our local favorites.
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Foulmouthed Brewing
15 Ocean St
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South Portland Beer that is about a 5 minute drive from the house or 20 minute walk in the Knightville neighborhood (close to the Casco Bay Bridge) with decent pub grub. This is one of our local favorites.
South Portland Beer and less than a 10 minute drive from the house.
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Fore River Brewing Company
45 Huntress Ave
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South Portland Beer and less than a 10 minute drive from the house.
Voted Best Beer Bar in New England by USA Today readers. Taproom & beer garden hidden off the street with a rotating, international list of drafts & bottles.
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Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal Plaza
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Voted Best Beer Bar in New England by USA Today readers. Taproom & beer garden hidden off the street with a rotating, international list of drafts & bottles.