No matter what time of the year you choose to visit Portland, you can count on an unforgettable vacation. 

 What most out-of-towners don’t know is that Portland, Maine, contains a plethora of history, scenic beauty and outdoor marvels. 

It’s time you come and discover all there’s to see and do.  Spend beautiful days kayaking, exploring forts and lighthouses, deep-sea or fresh water fishing, golfing, mountain climbing, sailing, boating or skiing.  View impressive exhibits at museums and galleries.  And sign up for a history or art tour.  You’ll find that the cultural scene is alive and well in Portland.    

If you’re an art lover, you can spend the day hunting for treasures at the antique shops of Longfellow Square or visiting world class galleries.  Don’t miss the Museum of Art where you’ll find works by Renoir and Matisse along with those of Homer and Wyeth. 

Join a walking excursion and tour the famous Allagash and Casco Bay breweries.  Relax for the day while admiring magnificent vistas at Two Light State Park.  Take a stroll along the panoramic waterfront.  Watch as the fishermen return with their catch or as ferries depart.  Shop for hand made crafts and outdoor gear.  View the sail boats from the harbor or head out to the sandy shores of Crescent Beach State Park.  In Maine, you’ll never say there’s a shortage of activities.

Portland offers gastronomies from all four corners of the globe.  You can enjoy a meal while sailing on a cruise boat, at a budget-friendly eatery or at an elegant restaurant.  But delighting in a traditional lobster bake to savor the renowned Maine lobster is a must.         

In Portland, you’ll find some of the best hotels in the country.  You may opt for staying in a historic inn, a coastal resort, lakeside cabin, campground or charming bed and breakfast.  The Portland Harbor Hotel, for instance, is an AAA Four Diamond establishment featuring elegant suites with marble bathrooms and an array of modern amenities.  It’s also home to the famous Eve’s Restaurant.     

The Inn at St. John, built in 1897, is another among the favorites.  It boasts an impressive Victorian architecture with a most romantic allure.   

Anyone who visits Portland agrees it’s Maine’s best kept secret.