Melady Posted May 28, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Are there any shops or places to see within walking distance of the ship in Portland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Noxequifans Posted May 29, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Try checking this link. https://www.visitportland.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labmom3 Posted May 30, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Yes, it is a very cute little town with lots of unique shops and restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted May 31, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Narrow gauge railway and railway museum very close to the port. A neighborhood of Victorian houses to the right. Shops and restaurants to the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted May 31, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 31, 2018 The Old Port shopping and restaurant area is adjacent to the cruise terminal. Virtually everything in downtown Portland is within 3/4 mile of the terminal. In addition to sites mentioned, there is the Longfellow home and museum, the Portland Observatory for views of Casco Bay, Shipyard Brewery tours, the famous "lobsterman" statue, the director John Ford statue, the Victorian mansion for a restored Victorian home tour, the Eastern Prom walkway for more views of Casco Bay, the Casco Bay Ferry mailboat run to the islands of Casco Bay, and schooner cruises in Casco Bay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonsMom Posted May 31, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 31, 2018 The Old Port shopping and restaurant area is adjacent to the cruise terminal. Virtually everything in downtown Portland is within 3/4 mile of the terminal. In addition to sites mentioned, there is the Longfellow home and museum, the Portland Observatory for views of Casco Bay, Shipyard Brewery tours, the famous "lobsterman" statue, the director John Ford statue, the Victorian mansion for a restored Victorian home tour, the Eastern Prom walkway for more views of Casco Bay, the Casco Bay Ferry mailboat run to the islands of Casco Bay, and schooner cruises in Casco Bay. If you are a hearty soul (the ocean in Maine is COLD, even in August), if you take the Eastern Promenade walkway, you will end up at East End Beach. Free but no amenities (except restrooms). Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted June 1, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 1, 2018 In addition to the numerous ideas already mentioned, for those who enjoy art museums, Portland has a lovely one and it also is within walking distance to the cruise terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleygr Posted June 3, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 3, 2018 There are groupons right now for the Victoria mansion and art museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keshi Posted September 2, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 2, 2018 If you had a choice, would you take a city tour of Portland or the one to Kennebunkport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted September 2, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Yes, it is a very cute little town with lots of unique shops and restaurants. More like a small city with 67,000 people who live there permanently. The Old Port district near the ship has a tremendous amount to offer - just walking around is the way to go. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynncarol Posted September 2, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Here's what the five of us did recently in Portland. Walked to Holy Donut shop and each selected a donut. (Huge and delicious which we ate at a nearby small park bench). Continued walking up the hill and took the 11:00 Eastern Cemetery Tour. Continued along that street and visited the Old Observatory. Left there and walked to the end of street to stroll along the Eastern Promenade which eventually wound back at the ship. Had a late lunch in town. Made for a very fun day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicole1211 Posted September 3, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Here's what the five of us did recently in Portland. Walked to Holy Donut shop and each selected a donut. (Huge and delicious which we ate at a nearby small park bench). Continued walking up the hill and took the 11:00 Eastern Cemetery Tour. Continued along that street and visited the Old Observatory. Left there and walked to the end of street to stroll along the Eastern Promenade which eventually wound back at the ship. Had a late lunch in town. Made for a very fun day. This is exactly what I have planned, with a brewery or two thrown in the mix. Glad it was a fun day and now I'm even more excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted September 3, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 3, 2018 If you had a choice, would you take a city tour of Portland or the one to Kennebunkport? I wouldn't consider the Kennebunkport...a long drive not worth it ..... Stay in Portland...there's a city tour that uses an old fire engine...Google it for more info. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ought To Be Cruising Posted September 13, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 13, 2018 If you had a choice, would you take a city tour of Portland or the one to Kennebunkport? WE went on a bus tour to Kennebunkport. Absolutely loved it . Toured the area, had an hour or so at dock side. Toured the country sides rocky coast and went by the Bush compound. The tour was around 5 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rimmit Posted September 17, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 17, 2018 It’s a nice area to walk around. https://thesmallworldfamily.com/2018/09/02/canada-and-new-england-live-blog-day-4/ That was what we did in Portland that day. We took a tour and walked around for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted November 1, 2018 #16 Share Posted November 1, 2018 On 9/17/2018 at 10:26 AM, rimmit said: It’s a nice area to walk around. https://thesmallworldfamily.com/2018/09/02/canada-and-new-england-live-blog-day-4/ That was what we did in Portland that day. We took a tour and walked around for a bit. What beautiful pictures and a great blog! Thank you for sharing. I am thinking that we will copy your day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rimmit Posted November 1, 2018 #17 Share Posted November 1, 2018 46 minutes ago, Sunny AZ Girl said: What beautiful pictures and a great blog! Thank you for sharing. I am thinking that we will copy your day. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAYA Posted June 7, 2019 #18 Share Posted June 7, 2019 If you're visiting Portland and need to have a gluten-free bakery fix, I highly recommend Bam Bam Bakery. My sister has celiac disease and it has made us really appreciate the top-notch GF places in ports. Hope this is helpful to someone! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happywhencruising Posted June 8, 2020 #19 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I live in Portland. Bam Is an easy walk from the Cruise terminal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suefrankw Posted April 16, 2022 #20 Share Posted April 16, 2022 thanks so much for the GF bakery suggestion. I am GF and appreciate the info. We are cruising in September to NE.CA. Ant other gf must sees/eat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted April 17, 2022 #21 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Check out Maine Foodie Tours. I've done their tours in Portland and Bar Harbor. Excellent guides, especially in Portland, and nice selection of food stops. Contact them to see if their tours can do GF choices. It isn't all baked goods, so some stops might not be an issue for GF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAYA Posted May 26, 2022 #22 Share Posted May 26, 2022 My sister uses the app called Find Me Gluten Free (or similar name). We had a good lunch in Portland at a sandwich shop that offered GF options. Turned out the owner's wife had to avoid gluten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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