Maine is beautiful in September! The suggestions below are for things to do in and around Portland/ South Portland. But don’t forget there’s a whole big, beautiful state to explore if you’ve got an inkling to do so. The coastline is gorgeous. Acadia National Park is stunning and just a 3-hour drive north. There are a multitude of hiking trails – lakes – and Mount Katahdin (Maine’s highest peak) - and did we mention fishing? They don’t call it Vacationland for nothing. Why not take a few extra days, or a week, and explore!!

Local beaches to check out! WILLARD BEACH is the local beach here in South Portland. You can park in the public lot at the end of Willow Street, South Portland. Grab a coffee and delicious baked good or bagel from SCRATCH BAKING (located a block from the beach) and head down to the beach for a walk…..or hop on the greenbelt that runs along the beach and travels for miles! 
 CRESCENT BEACH is 5 miles south of us, in Scarborough, Maine. This is a State Park open from 9 AM until sunset daily. There will be a fee to enter. SCARBOROUGH BEACH is 7 miles south of us in Scarborough, Maine. This is a State Park open from 9 AM – 5 PM daily. There will be a fee to enter. HIGGINS BEACH is 5.8 miles south of us. Parking is mostly along the streets, so it can be a little tricky – but it’s a nice spot to sit and watch the surfers.