Boutique Hotels in Portland, ME

You might feel like you’ve time-traveled back to a simpler moment in history when planning a visit to the old port city of Portland, Maine. The iconic coastal town is the perfect setting to explore one of Maine's most beautiful cities teeming with fascinating history, delicious dining, and striking views around every corner. Set on a peninsula extending into Casco Bay, Portland is home to The Old Port waterfront where fishing wharves, rustic buildings turned converted bars, and restaurants help maintain the old town feel. With so much to discover in Portland, here are some of the top things to do and sights to see to ensure this east coast vacation a total success.

Visiting Portland, you’ll get the opportunity to see America’s last standing maritime signal tower, the Portland Observatory. In the 1800s, Captain Moody used this tower to monitor the routes of ships up to 30 miles away! While there, you can tour a museum that displays the history of the observatory while enjoying the incredible view of the harbor, and most of Portland! But if you haven't quite scratched your lighthouse itch, you should head down to Fort Williams Park to behold one of the most iconic sights in Portland, the Portland Head Light. Overlooking the Gulf of Maine, this fully-functioning lighthouse was built in 1791 to help sailors, soldiers, and settlers reach New England safe and sound! Then, stroll along the Portland Head light Cliff Walk to get your blood moving before it's time for lunch!

Venturing out to the West End, you’ll find many Victorian-era homes, including the Victoria Mansion museum, which makes for a fun daytime activity. Then, take a stroll down quaint Commercial Street and drink in the beautiful harbor, home to many fishing and sailing boats. For a totally unique way to experience the city, opt for the Private Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine! You’ll zoom past some of the city’s must-see landmarks, green spaces, and beautiful architecture from a bright red vintage fire engine! Your tour guide will take you through the history of the city while photographs splash across a flat-screen TV for a well-rounded touring experience.

To shake things up and add a bit of spook to your stay, head out of town for a quick day trip to Salem, Massachusetts, where you can tour the Salem Witch Museum! Known for its famous witch trials that took place in 1692, Salem offers a wild history to discover through a guided tour of the town while visiting various landmarks. Back in town, it’s time for a bite to eat, so head down to the Bayside district, where you’ll find all the best Portland farm-to-table fare and bustling waterfront bistros. Then, walk it off towards an awaiting cocktail bar along Commercial street for a nice nightcap out before retiring to one of the best boutique hotels in Portland.

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