I’m stuck in Portland, Maine for a day… HELP!

So, you’ve got a day to kill in Portland, ME. You think you’ve got a problem…

It turns out…This is your lucky day!

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Stay at The Pomegranate Inn, a sweet, cozy B & B, the kind you’ve read about. They have eight rooms, include a very nice breakfast in the room rate and they’re located in the lovely residential West End.

Start with breakfast at Becky’s, a Portland institution.

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If you’re an early riser - real early, like 4:00 a.m. early - you might sit with a local fisherman…Great food, great value. (390 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101)

Walk to the other end of commercial street and get on the 10:00 a.m. Casco Bay Mailboat run. It takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours. It’s a beautiful and entertaining ride through just a few of the Calendar Islands of Casco Bay. One of the best bargains around.

http://www.cascobaylines.com/maine-boat-tours/scenic-harbor-cruises/mailboat/

LUNCH TIME!

Walk up to Miccuci’s Market at 45 India St. Prepare to wait, standing in line, for 20-30 minutes for a piece of delicious pizza. Just have one. Save yourself for dinner and besides, just a taste of this pizza will make you want to come back.

You’ll need a little rest…

Walk to the opposite end of the city from where you stayed last night – the Eastern Prom. It’s a beautiful spot to watch the harbor, the boats, the people, or read or take a nap….

When you’re ready….

Walk back towards town to Eventide Oyster Co. for a little pick-me-up.

Really fresh, great/interesting choices… knowledgeable staff and lovely wine choices to pair with the oysters!

http://www.eventideoysterco.com/

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Now that you’re all geared up, walk a few more steps to one of the best restaurants anywhere…Fore Street. Unless you know the owner or the mayor of Portland, you won’t be able to get a reservation so just wait for a seat at the bar. It’ll take a while, but it’s worth it. And, the bar is really comfortable and friendly.

288 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-2717

OK… just one more stop… waddle over to Novare Res Bier Café… this place has some great beers and it’s hidden away behind a bank, off a parking lot. It’s got a great vibe and some good noshes (I have NO idea how you could even think about eating at this point, but go ahead….) and, again, very friendly.

http://novareresbiercafe.com/

Well, if you made it this far, you’re a trooper… Off to bed with you!

Categories Domestic, New England
Tags food, Portland, Maine