History Attractions in Portland
Saco Museum
371 Main Street
The Saco Musem's expansive collection offers keen and intriguing insight into America's industrial heritage...
Down East Duck Adventures
177 Commercial Street
Down East Duck Adventures present tours of Portland via amphibious cars -- a unique way to enjoy Maine's largest commercial city...
Wood Island Lighthouse
P.O. Box 26
The Wood Island Lighthouse allows visitors to view and experience this major lighthouse structure on the southern Maine coast...
Tate House Museum
1267 Westbrook Street
The Tate House Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into colonial Maine life...
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress St # 2
The Maine Historical Society features interesting hands-on exhibits that trace more than four centuries of life in Maine...
Portland Head Light & Museum
1000 Shore Rd
Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth
Visitors to the Portland Head Light & Museum can tour the grounds of this historic lighthouse, as well as get a sense of Portland's rich history of navigation and shipping...
Eagle Island Tours
170 Commercial St
Long Wharf (Commercial St.)
Eagle Island Tours offers a sneak peek into the Age of American Exploration by ferrying visitors to the summer home of famed arctic explorer Robert E. Peary...
Casco Bay Kayaking
70 Luther Street
Casco Bay offers a wealth of exploration and scenic opportunities for kayakers. It is a great way to explore Portland by water...
Saco River Kayaking
61 Front Street
The Saco River offers a different twist on a kayaking adventure: a glimpse into America's industrial past...
York Public Library
15 Long Sands Road
For the summer of 2011, the York Public Library features a free special exhibit on Maurice Sendak, one of America's favorite children's book illustrators...
Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth St
Victoria Mansion in Portland offers fascinating insight into Portland's architectural history with tours of this classic Victorian-era mansion...
York Harbor Kayaking
York Harbor
Kayaking York Harbor is an opportunity to get up close and personal with a touch of Maine's seafaring heritage...
L.L.Bean Outlet Store
542 Congress St
Experience Maine like a true consumer by touring and shopping the L.L. Bean Outlet Store in Portland...
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum
58 Fore St
Take a trip back in time and learn about Maine's famous narrow gauge railways. A great outing for the entire family!...
Great Works River Kayaking
Route 236
The Great Works River is a choice kayaking adventure that creates an air of serenity and solitude for paddlers...
Wells Harbor Kayaking
362 Harbor Road
Kayaking in Wells Harbor offers fascinating views of Maine's coastal wetlands, as well as shore birds and other wildlife...
Eastern Promenade
305 Commercial Street
The Eastern Promenade is a paved, two mile trail suitable for either casual walking or dedicated exercise...
Kennebunk Bridle Path
29 Sea Road
The Kennebunk Bridle Path extends near the special wetlands that surround this charming seaside community...
