Probably our favorite activity, eating! This is not exhaustive so feel free to follow up with us but here are some of our favorite places:

Snack

The Shop by Island Creek, 123 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101

Some of the freshest oysters you can get for just a $1.95!

Liquid Riot, 250 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

Brewery in the Old Port serving up some tasty small plates

Lunch

Duckfat, 43 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101

Famous for its poutine but pretty much everything here is great. If the line gets too long you can go to its counter service fry shack on Washington ave.

Ramona's, 98 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101

Take-out sandwiches shop

The Bait Shed, 9 Ave 6, Scarborough, ME 04074

Some of the biggest lobster rolls you can get!

Dinner

Street & Co, 33 Wharf St, Portland, ME 04101

Our favorite dinner spot serving up some great seafood

Central Provisions, 414 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101

Inventive and varying cuisine - tapas style so great for sharing

Chaval, 58 Pine St, Portland, ME 04102

Cute bistro away from the main strip of downtown

The beautiful Portland Head Lighthouse, located within Fort Williams park. Ample open green space with scenic views of Casco bay as well as walking trails along the water leading up to the lighthouse. Side note: don't miss the Bite into Maine food truck, which serves up some of the best lobster rolls around!

Enjoy one (or many) of Portland's great breweries! Some of our favorites below in no particular order:

Bissell Brothers, 38 Resurgam Pl, Portland, ME 04102

A quick car ride outside of downtown but the beer and taproom make it well worth the trip.

Lone Pine, 219 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101

Great beer and outdoor space! Goodfire Brewing is also next door and makes for a good second stop.

Bellflower, 6 Cove St, Portland, ME 04101

Rising Tide, 103 Fox St, Portland, ME 04101

Fun outdoor space and Austin Street Brewing is right next door

Non beer:

Blue Lobster Urban Winery, 103 Fox St, Portland, ME 04101

Can't miss the blueberry wine or frose!

Apres, 148 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101

Large taproom serving in house seltzers

Root Wild Kombucha, 135 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101