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Portland, Maine Explorer

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Welcome to Portland, Maine - a city growing continuously more popular with out of state visitors. Maybe it's the cool but casual coastal vibe, maybe it's the postcard-worthy views everywhere you look, maybe it's the trendy restaurants and cocktail bars popping up every day - whatever it is, Portland is definitely the "next big thing" for long weekend getaways...
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Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 6 days!

What's this trip about?

    Welcome to Portland, Maine - a city growing continuously more popular with out of state visitors. Maybe it's the cool but casual coastal vibe, maybe it's the postcard-worthy views everywhere you look, maybe it's the trendy restaurants and cocktail bars popping up every day - whatever it is, Portland is definitely the "next big thing" for long weekend getaways in the US.  While it may be getting more modern by the minute, Portland still has that quintessential New England feel. Think ocean breezes, fishing boats in the distance, and casual conversation with the locals. This vacation is pure escape, with your days completely free you can spend them however you like. Take a ferry out to a nearby island, sample local beers at a brewery, get that iconic lighthouse photo or wander through museums and galleries. The choice is yours! 

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityPortland
End CityPortland

Destinations

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Portland (PWM)
    • 3 nights in Portland at Fireside Inn & Suites, or similar

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Portland!

Land in Portland and make your way to your hotel to check in and get settled. 

Celebrate your first night with some delicious fresh seafood.  You're in New England now, why not grab a "lobstah" roll and a cold beer from one of the area's many microbeweries?

Day 2 Portland

Spend today exploring the Old Port and Downtown areas, the heart of the city. Old Port is a quaint and historic district boasting tons of great restaurants, unique shops and local boutiques. This also happens to be a very photogenic area of the city with it's c...

Day 3 Portland

Today, why not visit one or more of the many islands just off the coast of Portland? Casco Bay's Calendar Islands are well worth a day trip while in town. You can take a Casco Bay Lines ferry out to the island of your choosing for the day, each has it's own uni...

Day 4 Depart Portland

Say goodbye to Portland as you head for the airport and board your flight home.

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Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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