Cape Elizabeth is a leafy, genteel town near Portland that hugs the shore of Casco Bay. For visitors, it’s also a place of history and lighthouses, great cycling and shoreside…
Falmouth is a delightful community just north of Portland, on Casco Bay. Although right outside the city, the town has a peaceful vibe, surrounded by plenty of nature to enjoy.…
When many travelers think ‘Freeport, Maine’ one thing comes to mind. “Freeport, Maine Shopping.” That’s hardly a surprise. Stores seem to flow down Freeport’s Main Street, swirling away from the…
You can see them just off-shore from Portland, their lights twinkling off the water. They’re the Islands of Casco Bay, some with small towns and villages that have stood for…
Whether flying into Portland International Jetport or rolling into downtown aboard the scenic Amtrak Downeaster, for many visitors, Portland is their first stop into Maine. As the state’s largest city,…
Scarborough is in the Greater Portland region, but feels a thousand miles away from city life. Long sandy beaches and dunes and acres of marshland are the primary features of…
South Portland, across the harbor from Portland, was built on fishing, shipping and shipbuilding. To get to know it, it’s best to start on the water. Things to Do in…
The City of Westbrook is just outside of Portland and is considered part of Greater Portland. The Presumpscot River is the heart of the city – and great for canoeing…
While only a few minutes from Portland, Yarmouth, Maine feels very different from the city. The only time the charming town ever seems busy is during the Yarmouth Clam Festival each July…
