Each year I go up to Maine on Vacation, and when I do I always take a trip to Portland, and walk around the old port section. It's is a charming little section by the bay, you can walk up a few blocks and there are some squares, and businesses up around there but there are still plenty of shops... more

I grew up in Maine and try to get back as much as possible to see family and friends and the Old Port. I love it. The quality of everything is better than most places. The food, the service, the shops, the views, the drinks, the tours on land and in water. Start with bloody mary's at the Dry Dock,... more

I grew up in the Portland area but left more than thirty years ago. Although I've visited remaining family from time to time, I hadn't noticed how dramatically the downtown area has changed. With an influx of immigration from many places this has become quite the cosmopolitan hotspot. All through the downtown area there are great new shops and eateries... more

Great variety of shops, resturants, and housing- all for different budgets and tastes. Parking is available throughout, with many public parking lots and several other pay lots (averaging $1 an hr). A GREAT destination for those interested in a real, vibrant shopping area- much more friendly than that awful mall! more