Portland is a city that’s easy to get to know and love. One of Portland’s best features is that it is very walkable and with the waterfront never more than a few blocks away. Whatever your destination may be, give yourself some extra time to stop in and visit our intriguing speciality shops or boutiques, explore an art gallery, or enjoy a little refreshment. Thanks to our long and distinguished history with preservation-minded citizenry, you’ll find an architectural gem around just about every corner. With it’s beautiful natural setting, its blend of small-town warmth and urban sophistication, and countless cultural, historic, and recreational attractions, Portland indeed captivates everyone.

THE BEGINING 5 FACTS 6 FORMING PORTLAND 8 HISTORICAL ACTIVITES 9 BECKY’S DINER 15 STREET AND COMPANY 16 LOCAL FAVORITES 19 MIYAKE 20 HUGO’S 22 PUB FARE 25 DUCKFAT 26 FORE STREET 28 ETHNIC 31 555 32 THE FRONT ROOM 35 OTHER 37 PORTLAND HEADLIGHT 41 WADSWORTH HOUSE 43 SHORT ADVENTURES 45 47 CASCO BAY LINES 49 DAY ACTIVITES 51 CREDITS 52 4 HISTORY

The National Historic Trust honored Portland by naming it one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations. This award is bestowed upon 12 U.S. communities that offer Americans enjoyable natural, historic, aesthetic, recreational, and cultural experiences. It is no surprise Portland falls under this category; our past is present in everyday life.

THE BEGINING 5 FACTS 6 FORMING PORTLAND 8 HISTORICAL ACTIVITES 9 The first people to inhabit Portland were the Native Americans, who named it ‘Machigonne’, meaning Great Neck. In 1623, the first European to arrive was an English naval captain named Christopher Levett. We was sent by the King to establish a settlement in Casco Bay. Ten year later in 1633, Portland, which was called Casco at the time, was completly habited by the British and was being used as a fishing and trading village. Casco’s waterfront had become a mecca for shipping and trading companies.

6 In America, the largest city in 31 out of 50 states, is not the capital. Portland, is apart of that statistic. The size of Portland is slightly smaller than the capital, Augusta, but has three times the people.

7 In 1786, a group of people formed a seperate town within Casco Bay known as Portland. In 1812, Maine became a state and recognized Portland as it’s capital. Overtime, Portland survived four fires, the most devesdating having occured on Independence Day in 1866. This particular fire happened by accident when a boat house caught on fire because of a firecracker or cigar ash. During this fire, almost 70% of the city was burned down. Portland was almost completly rebuilt during the Victorian Er, and has maintained much of it’s 19th century architecture. A lot of this style architecture can still be seen today because of the constant attention to landmark preservation

8 9 10 Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum 207.828.0814 // 58 Fore St mainenarrowgauge.com Museum and train ride along beautiful Casco Bay with historic railroad cars and kid-friendly activities. Open daily May-October and seasonally year round. Visit our website to view our full train schedule along with our special events calendar.

Maine Historical Society Museum Shop 207.774.1822 // 489 Congress St mainehistory.org Something for everyone, the MHS Museum Store offers unique books, videos, and gifts related to Maine, past and present. Enjoy the unique selection of Maine-inspired merchandise, often created form the archives and collections of he Maine Historical Society. 12 FOOD

According to Readers Digest, Portland is second only to San Francisco for the number of resturants per capita. With all of those options, which one will you chose?

BECKY’S DINER 15 STREET AND COMPANY 16 LOCAL FAVORITES 19 MIYAKE 20 HUGO’S 22 PUB FARE 25 DUCKFAT 26 FORE STREET 28 ENTHIC 31 555 32 THE ROOMS 35 OTHER 37 14 Becky’s Diner opened in 1991 with an exception to the city’s zoning laws prohibiting non-fishery businesses at the waterfront location. Owner Becky Rand, a mother of six, argued that fishermen needed a place to eat before and after work, which was lacking because of their unusual hours.

Several years after opening, her success allowed for new hours to be added during the middle of the night on weekends. In 1995, Becky’s added a dinner menu. The diner is best known for its breakfast choices, but also boasts an inexpensive dinner menu rich in seafood.

Becky’s Diner 207.773.7070 // 390 Commercial St beckysdiner.com

15 Street and Co. (named after owner Dana Street, who also co-owns Fore Street a few blocks to the east) still bills itself as a restaurant that spotlights “very fresh seafood,” and it does that exceedingly well. The constantly changing menu (updated daily) is filled with fresh local fish and shellfish, including succulent Basket Island regional oysters, Maine crabmeat and lobster delivered on demand by Mike Libby, a lobsterman who operates out of Portland.

Street and Company 207.772.2739 // 33 Wharf St streetandcompany.net

16 17 18 Bill’s Pizza 207.774.6166 // 177 Commercial St facebook.com/bills-pizza Great place for a quick bite to eat or when you have a craving for late night munchies.

Bull Feeny’s 207.773.7210 // 375 Fore St bullfeenys.com An Irish Pub and restaurant dedicated to the immigrant families who built today’s Portland.

DiMillo’s On The Water 207.772.2216 // 25 Long Warf St dimillos.com Longtime popular floating dining spot. Serving fresh local seafood with panoramic harbor views. Family owned and operated

Hot Suppa 207.871.5005 // 703 Congress St hotsuppa.com Hot Suppa serves original scratch cooking year round. Breakfast and Lunch 7 days, dinner is served Tuesday-Saturdays nights. Full bar.

Otto Pizza 207.773.7709 // 576 Congress St ottoportland.com Authentic and delicious Neapolitan pizza “bar.”

Silly’s 207.772.0360 // 40 Washington Av www.sillys.com Offers eclectic yet simple food with dining inside and a patio/garden sitting area. Since its opening in July of 2011, Miyake has offered exceptional quality Japanese food to the Portland community. Chef Masa Miyake utilizes global influences, exposing diners to creative dishes that are rooted in Japanese, French and Italian techniques. Miyake strives to source the best possible ingredients from around the globe, however the menu places special emphasis on locally raised meat, fish and produce.The menu at Miyake features both an omakase chef’s tasting menu as well as a 4 course menu, which allows diners to choose each course from several options.

Miyake 207.871.9170 // 168 Fore St miyakerestaurants.com

20 21 Hugo’s restaurant has evolved dramatically. Since opening its doors in 1988, the once-humble family eatery has gone on to garner national attention for its refined cuisine. Seated at the top of Portland’s Old Port in the burgeoning India Street neighborhood, Hugo’s marks the division between the old and new, embracing tradition and pursuing innovation.

Now in its third generation of ownership, Hugo’s continues to improve. With intellectual curiosity and modern technique driving the process, our ingredients are farmed, fished and foraged almost exclusively here in Maine, reflecting the dramatic seasonal shifts of Northern New England.

Wrapped in soft leather, wrought iron, and 160 year- old reclaimed red birch, the sumptuous dining room looks into an open kitchen. Custom finish work by local craftsmen ornament the space, from bespoke china to hand-stitched menus, Hugo’s dining room truly is an expression of Portland.

Hugo’s 207.774.8538 // 88 Middle St hugos.net

22 23 24 Gritty McDuff’s Brew Pub 207.772.2739 // 396 Fore St grittys.com Maine’s original brew pub serving real ales and great pub fare in an authentic atmosphere.

Nosh Kitchen Bar 207.553.2227 // 551 Congress St noshkitchenbar.com Traditional culinary techniques of a NY style deli. Offers local, fresh, all-natural, sustainable products.

Novare Res Bier Cafe 207.773.7709 // 4 Canal Plaza novareresbiercafe.com Bier Cafe. Great selection, huge outdoor deck.

The Kings Head 207.772.2216 // 254 Commercial St thekingsheadportland.com Dedicated to bringing you the very best craft beer and outstanding locally sourced food. Unique because the wharf it is built on was made with the debris created by King George III’s shelling and burning of the Old Port of what was then Falmouth, Massachusetts.

Three Dollar Dewey’s 207.772.3310 // 241 Commercial St 3dollardeweys.com Portland’s Original Alehouse. 36 Draft Beers and 42 Bottles. Reasonably Priced Pub Fare. Free popcorn! Hand-cut Maine potatoes fried Belgian-style in duck fat, tossed with seasoning salt and served in a cone with your choice of eight homemade dipping sauces; these fries are the inspiration and reason Duckfat was opened.

Duckfat is a small sandwich shop that has classic Belgian fries, panini, soups, salads, charcuterie, sodas and milkshakes all made in house. Opened in 2005 by Nancy Pugh and Rob Evans, Duckfat is proud to be independently and locally owned. Chef Rob was named “Best Chef Northeast” by the James Beard Foundation in 2009, Duckfat is also a three time Food Network Chopped Champion restaurant.

Duckfat 207.774.8080 // 43 Middle St duckfat.com

26 27 Fore Street’s interior surrounds a unique brick and soapstone hearth consisting of a wood burning oven, grill, and turnspit, visible from most tables. Hardwood and apple wood fires cook and flavor the seafood, meats, game, and vegetables that have made Fore Street a unique and popular New England destination.

In 2001 and 2006, Fore Street was named in Gourmet Magazine’s Top Fifty Restaurants of the United States. In 2004, Chef Sam Hayward was named “Best Chef – Northeast” by the James Beard Foundation and in 2011, he won the Chef’s Collaborative “Sustainer of the Year” award. Fore Street has also been nominated for “Outstanding Restaurant” from the James Beard Foundation three times in recent years.

Fore Street 207.775.2717 // 288 Fore St forestreet.biz 28 29 30 Cinque Terra 207.772.1330 // 10 Dana St vignolamaine.com Refined Italian pasta & antipasti using local ingredients is served in a buzzy, loftlike setting.

Emelitsa 207.221.0245 // 547 Congress St emililtsa.com Traditional Greek dishes are reimagined at this eatery with a chic, exposed-brick space.

Fuji 207.773.2900 // 29 Exchange St fujimaine.com Sushi & more Japanese classics in a traditional space with theatrical hibachi chefs & a tatami room.

Petite Jacqueline 207.553.7044 // 190 State St bistropj.com Petite Jacqueline is a bustling French Bistro located in the heart of Longfellow Square.

Ribollita 207.774.2972 // 41 Middle St ribollitamaine.com Cozy & quaint spot for upscale Italian dinners featuring housemade pasta & Italian wines. 555 is a permanent fixture in the Portland dining scene. Chef Steve Corry and his wife, Michelle Corry, came to Portland with the idea of opening an elegant yet welcoming dining venue, embracing the use of local and seasonal ingredients.

As you walk into the restaurant, you will be met by the professional and warm staff in the vivacious Point Five Lounge. The main dining room will impress you with its exciting open kitchen and distinctive architecture, dating back to its days as a 19th century firehouse. There are two levels of seating, including second floor balcony tables that allow you to observe the sights of the restaurant and kitchen below. No matter where you dine, you will be treated to Chef Corry’s acclaimed contemporary New England cuisine paired with Michelle’s award-winning wine list.

Five Fifty-Five 207.761.0555 // 555 Congress St fivefifty-five.com

32 33 34 The Front Room is but one of many local eateries to recently adorn the crest of Portland, Maine’s Munjoy Hill. The menu showcases many re-imagined American staples. Patrons love our cozy, intimate atmosphere and “New American Comfort Food.” Specializing in brunch and dinner, this warm local gathering spot is a great place to bring your family and friends. While you’re there, enjoy a beverage from the fully stocked bar, open 8am to 11pm, 7 days a week.

The Front Room 207.773.3366 // 73 Congress St thefrontroomrestaurant.com 35 36 Central Provisions 207.805.1085 // 414 Fore St central-provisions.com Inside a historic brick building, this Eclectic restaurant emphasizes small plates & cocktails.

Eventide 207.774.8538 // 86 Middle St eventideoysterco.com Small but airy shellfish specialist pairs oysters & lobster with craft cocktails, wine & beer.

Local 188 207.761.7909 // 685 Congress St local188.com Tapas, paella & other Spanish cuisine plus drinks in an eclectic setting full of local art.

Old Port Sea Grill 207.879.6100 //93 Commercial St oldportseagrill.com Contemporary setting near the harbor for upmarket seafood, including local oysters from a raw bar.

Porthole 207.773.4653 // 20 Custom House Wharf portholemaine.com Raw & fried seafood plus drinks in a vintage diner interior or on a wharfside deck with live music.

Vinland 207.653.8617 // 593 Congress St vinland.com World’s first restaurant serving 100% local food. Forging a Maine cuisine. 38 ACTIVITIES

Portland, is a small but sophisticated coastal city that routinely appears on lists of America’s best places to live, visit, dine and play outdoors. As northern New England’s cultural hub, the city is a showcase for artists, musicians, craftsmen, actors, and more.

PORTLAND HEADLIGHT 41 WADSWORTH HOUSE 43 SHORT ADVENTURES 45 HADLOCK FIELD 47 CASCO BAY LINES 49 DAY ACTIVITES 51 40 Portland Head Light was first lit on Jan. 10, 1791. This light has a white conical tower, a charming Victorian keeper’s house with a rambling red roof and eyebrow eves on the porch, a commanding setting at the southwest entrance to Portland harbor, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

Commissioned by George Washington and dedicated by the Marquis de Lafayette, it is the state’s oldest lighthouse and one of its most beloved. The Museum at Portland Head Light is in the former Keepers’ Quarters. The Museum contains a number of lighthouse lenses and interpretative displays. The light is now automated. The lighthouse and the adjacent Fort Williams Park are owned by the town of Cape Elizabeth.

Portland Head Light 207.799.2661 // 1000 Shore Road portlandheadlight.com

41 42 Within The Wadsworth–Longfellow House walls lived three generations of one remarkable family that made significant contributions to the political, literary, and cultural life of New England and the United States. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882), grew up in the house and went on to become one of the most famous men of his time .

Virtually all of the household items and artifacts are original to the Wadsworth and Longfellow families. Furnishings from the three generations illustrate changes in style, technology, and attitude over the 19th century. LONGFELLOW HOUSE & GARDEN

Longfellow House and Garden 207.774.1822 // 489 Congress St mainehistory.org/house_overview

43 44 Beal’s Ice Cream 207.838.6857 // 12 Moulton St bealsicecream.com Locally made super premium ice cream. Serving the Old Port for over 20 years.

Cool As A Moose 207.553.2227 // 388 Fore St coolasamoose.com Children’s toy and souvenir clothing shop.

East End Cupcakes 207.775.9090 // 426 Fore St eastendcupcake.com Gormet cupcake cafe specializing in unique flavor combination in addition to your childhood favorites. Check them out on Food Network’s Cupcake wars!

Holy Donut 207.777.7776 // 7 Exchange St theholydonut.com Donuts made daily specializing in unique flavors and old time favorites, using a secret ingredinent.. Potatoes!

Love Lock Bridge Portland Pier Padlocks are strung along a chain-link fence with names and proclamations of adoration written on them.

Mexicali Blues 207.772.4080 // 9 Moulton St mexicaliblues.com Offers unique imported women’s and men’s clothing, fashion jewlery, accessories, and decor! 46 Hadlock Field is a stadium primarily home to the of the Eastern League and currently seats 7,368 people. In 2003, when the Sea Dogs affiliated with the , a replica , called the , was added to left field to and a replica Citgo sign and Coke bottle were added as well to make the field look even more like .

Hadlock Field 207.874.9300 // 271 Park Ave wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadlock_Field

47 48 Casco Bay Lines operates passenger, vehicle and freight service year- round to many of the islands that reside in the Casco Bay. Casco Bay Lines ensures that passengers have safe, dependable and reliable transportation, and is considered the “lifeline” for the residents of the islands. Casco Bay Lines’ ferries transport nearly one million passengers, 30,000 vehicles and 5,300 tons of freight annually. Casco Bay Lines also delivers the U.S. mail and transports island students to and from Portland. A wide range of scenic cruises and charter trips for celebrations, meetings and sightseeing are available as well.

Casco Bay Lines 207.774.7871 // 56 Commercial St cascobaylines.com

49 50 Edgecomb Potters 207.780.6727 // 145 Commercial St edgecombpotters.com Award-winning destination. Stunning pottery made in Maine. Jewelry, glass, metal and wood sculptures.

Lady Portland Monument Square Our Lady of Victories is the most prominent piece of public art in Portland.

Standard Baking Co 207.773.2112 // 75 Commercial St standardbakingco.com Hand crafted breads and pastries baked fresh daily by highly skilled bakers.

Odyssey Whale Watching 207.775.0727 // 170 Commercial St odysseywhalewatch.com Enjoy the ocean air, narration and sights of Casco Bay as we cruise up to 20 miles out to known whale feeding grounds.

Portland Museum of Art 207.775.6148 // 7 Congress Square portlandmuseum.org Discover world class exhibitions from contemporary to traditional art by Maine, American, and Eurpoean masters.

Portland Schooner Co. 207.766.2500 // 56 Commercial St portlandschooner.com Enjoy Maine’s most beautiful sights and sounds from the deck of a storied wooden schooner built in the early 20th century. Photography Credits

Corey Templeton Photography 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 top, 10 bottom, 22, 26, 28, 30 top, 40, 42, 44 top, 46, 48, 50 top

Tyler Aldrich Photography 12, 14, 16, 18 top, 18 bottom, 20, 24 top, 24 bottom, 30 bottom, 32, 34, 36 top, 36 bottom, 38, 44 bottom, 50 bottom