Whenever I travel, I always try to get recommendations from fellow bloggers because, well, they tend to have good taste 😉 So today I’m sharing my own recommendation list… a Portland, Maine travel guide with my favorite spots to shop, eat, and play. My husband and I go up to Portland quite a bit to visit our friends Madeline and Tim… so they’ve helped me put together a guide for those of you who are looking for hip, stylish, insta-worthy spots to hit in Portland. Here goes!
Eat
Eventide [Seafood]
Fore Street [American]
Scales [Seafood]
Street & Co. [Seafood]
Emilitsa [Greek]
Pai Men Miyake [Japanese]
Grill Room [Steakhouse]
Empire [Chinese]
Boda [Thai]
Drink
Portland Hunt & Alpine Club [Craft cocktail bar]
Blyth & Burrows [Craft cocktail bar]
Lincolns [Super secret speakeasy]
Sagamore Hill [Upscale lounge]
Shop
Portland Dry Goods [Beautifully curated men’s and women’s clothing]
More & Co. [Locally-made art and clothing]
Portland Flea-For-All [Vintage goods]
Portland Architectural Salvage [Unique antiques and salvage]
Judith [Women’s clothing]
Home Remedies [Decor]
Wander
Portland Head Light & Fort Williams Park [Lighthouse and park with food trucks]
Commercial and Exchange Streets [Where many of the shops are located]
Portland Museum of Art [Small but mighty!]
Back Cove Trail [Loop walking trail around a cove with views of the Portland skyline]
First Friday Art Walk [Explore the vibrant art scene]
Mackworth Island [Walking trails]
Peaks Island [Fun day trip]
Stay
Press Hotel [Boutique hotel]
Mercury Inn [Small, trendy]
Portland Harbor Hotel [Classic charm]