Portland Attractions

Portland and the adjacent southern Maine coast offer a wealth of activities to pique the interest of a busy vacationer. Travelers can find the makings of the perfect summer with visits to York Beach and the Old Orchard Beach boardwalk with their delightful, nostalgic nods to arcades, attractions, and snack shops to relive those golden days of shore vacations. Culture abounds with the exquisite collections featured at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art in Ogunquit as well as the world-class Portland Museum of Art. Nature lovers can explore the rich coastal and inland ecologies of this region by walking the pastoral trails found at the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve in Wells or Vaughan Woods State Park in nearby South Berwick. History buffs will get their fill with a visit to the historical buildings of the Museums of Old York, immersion into four centuries of Maine history at the Maine Historical Society, or a tour to Eagle Island, the summer home of arctic explorer Admiral Richard Peary. Finally, let's not forget one of the most iconic establishments in all of Maine, famous outdoor outfitter L.L. Bean's flagship store in Freeport. No matter what your interest, Portland has something for everyone seeking to get the most out of the southern Maine coast.

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