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Portland Map, Maine

If you feel like you need some help to find your way in your destination city, you are in the right place. This Portland Map will certainly help you to seek out the best restaurants, clubs and sights in town. You want to know what is the best place for a walk? Or what you should be watching out for during your visit? Learn more about the best things to do in the city reading our travel tips and then get around in Portland with Travelgrove's map. While searching for places, you can also check some cheap flights or deals or you can take a look at our user's galleries about the city. We hope you will find our city map of Portland useful. Enjoy your trip and come back to share your travel experience about Portland!

Portland History

In the second half of the 19th century, Portland authorities adopted a law that prohibited the free distribution and commercialization of alcohol. The example was soon followed by the other states, but lead to the 1855 Portland Rum Riot. As a consequence of the street protests, the law was revoked in the following year. Portland grew up as an important maritime knot in the commerce with Canada and became one the... read more

Portland Travel Guide

Portland is the largest city in the US state of Maine. Ranked among America’s top ten places to reside in 2007 and also named in the Frommer’s list of Top Travel Destinations for the same year, Portland has all the attributes of an advanced, modern city. It is the cultural as well as economic capital of the state and the level of affluence is quite evident in the ways people lead their lives. read more

Portland Sightseeing

Portland (Maine) has everything that makes it hugely popular with tourists of all age-groups and interest-groups. People interested in art and culture can visit the area’s art galleries and theaters, while sports-lovers can attend a match at the local stadium. Kids will love a tour of the Children's Museum of Maine and adults will find the historic districts enchanting. read more

Portland Nightlife

The Una Winebar (better known as UNAS) has the best collection of Martinis. Then, there is Gritty McDuffs; although the place is small, it treats you to its in-house brewed beer. Besides, there are hosts of other watering holes in Portland like Old Port Tavern and Three Dollar Deweys. Most of these venues serve some kind of food along with the drinks; plus, there is arrangement for more entertainment in the form of... read more