Guidebook for Portland etc
Sightseeing
Kettle Cove
Kettle Cove RoadIt's my favorite spot in all of Maine.
There's nothing like it, explore the rocks, watch the waves crash. Order a steamed lobster here on a warm day. Don't order a lobster roll here! They just put a clump of mayo on top. Ha
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Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrThere's nothing like it, explore the rocks, watch the waves crash. Order a steamed lobster here on a warm day. Don't order a lobster roll here! They just put a clump of mayo on top. Ha
Order a lobster roll from the bite into maine food truck. Enjoy the views, take photos with lighthouse.
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Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdOrder a lobster roll from the bite into maine food truck. Enjoy the views, take photos with lighthouse.
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Great place to take a walk and close to the house.
Peaks Island
Quintessential Maine Island accessed by ferry boat in Portland.
You might as well take a drive to Freeport and see LL Bean while here.
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L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StYou might as well take a drive to Freeport and see LL Bean while here.
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach RdA favorite beach
Ferry Beach, Scarborough, ME
A local's beach, perfect for young kids
Bradbury Mountain State Park
528 Hallowell RdEasy hike with kids, playground at the base.
Check out the outdoor concerts and sunset series at Thompson Point while you're here in the warmer months. It's great, music, food trucks, lawn games etc.
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Thompson Point
Thompsons PointCheck out the outdoor concerts and sunset series at Thompson Point while you're here in the warmer months. It's great, music, food trucks, lawn games etc.
Yarmouth Clam Festival
305 US-1Go to the Clam Fest if here in July. It's the cutest.
Food scene
This restaurant is delicious and really close to the house. Book reso ahead of time!
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The Garrison
81 Bridge StThis restaurant is delicious and really close to the house. Book reso ahead of time!
It's like going to Europe for the night out on the cobblestone streets but with smells of garlic, butter and amazing seafood. One of the most charming restaurant environments ever.
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Street & Co
33 Wharf StIt's like going to Europe for the night out on the cobblestone streets but with smells of garlic, butter and amazing seafood. One of the most charming restaurant environments ever.
Fore Street
Fore StreetFor the foodies who want great knowledgeable service.
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StOur favorite local grocery store.
Royal River Natural Foods
443 US-1Local natural foods grocer
Clambake Seafood Restaurant
354 Pine Point RdExperience a huge clam shack by the beach.
Definitely go here and grab some bagels or eat breakfast out on the picnic tables. It's a great local cafe and the bagels are the best.
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Cumberland Food Company
371 Tuttle RdDefinitely go here and grab some bagels or eat breakfast out on the picnic tables. It's a great local cafe and the bagels are the best.
The Good Table
527 Ocean House RdDelicious breakfast in Cape.
Tostones Café
337 Ocean House RoadDelicious arepas in Cape for lunch
Town Landing Market
269 Foreside RdThis is our adorable convenient store a mile from the house.
This is where you can buy lobsters and steamers to cook at home. Or they can cook them for you.
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Day's Crabmeat & Lobster
1269 US-1This is where you can buy lobsters and steamers to cook at home. Or they can cook them for you.
Kids
A good nearby playground
If you have kids and don't hate amusement parks, go here. Don't expect good food though! 😅
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Funtown Splashtown USA
774 Portland RdIf you have kids and don't hate amusement parks, go here. Don't expect good food though! 😅
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadGo here in the Winter.
In the Summer, it's lined with food trucks. You can grab food while the kids play on the playground. It's ideal for families.
Eastern Promenade Children's Playground
197-229 Eastern PromenadeIn the Summer, it's lined with food trucks. You can grab food while the kids play on the playground. It's ideal for families.
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
426 Wolfe's Neck RdSimple playground and good views.
Desert of Maine
95 Desert RdThis place is unreal.