What To Do In Portland Maine Portland Maine is also a kid-friendly destination, with museums, waterfront activities, and other things that kids will enjoy.

Portland Maine is a quaint city located about an hour and a half from Boston

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Take a boat tour or fishing excursion Lucky Catch cruises operate on Casco Bay, where you can go on a lobster boat for 80-90 minutes and learn how the process works.

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Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine: It’s definitely best for younger kids. Exhibits include a 25-foot fire truck, a car repair shop, a lobster boat, and the discovery woods (sponsored by LL Bean).

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The Portland Museum of Art This museum, located right in the Arts District of Portland, showcases artwork from notable artists such as Monet, Winslow Homer, Renoir, and Degas.

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The Portland Head Lighthouse Located at Fort Williams Park on Cape Elizabeth, the Portland Head Light is the most popular icon of the town.

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Eat at one of the many delicious restaurants: Portland is known for its delicious food – from lobster rolls to potato donuts. There are very few chain restaurants in town

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So much delicious food: Don't miss Duckfat, which offers sandwiches, fries, and shakes and is very popular

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Shopping: Fore Street and Commercial Street offer shops including the Black Dog, Cool as a Moose, the Cabot Cheese store, and many individual boutiques.

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