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Come Visit Portland Maine |
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Friday, 25 July 2008 |
Portland and Casco Bay offers all types of travelers the perfect New England Getaway. If you enjoy hiking, mountain climbing, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fine dining, shopping, and anything in between, then Portland and Casco Bay has something special in store for your next vacation. Register and sign up for the newsletter. |
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Friday, 29 August 2008 |
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Portland, Maine is just 2 hours from Boston and 5 hours from New York City. Give the recent gas prices and ariline fees, weekend getaways offers visitors economic alternatives to cross-country or international travel. Weekend getaways to the Portand and Casco Bay reigon of Maine can take form in a variety of ways. Luxury whirlpool suite at boutique hotel, cozy bed and breakfasts and private seaside cottages are all easily available. Many of these location allow pets, so you won't even have to worry about boarding them. Driving to Portland is very easy and navigating the roadways once in the Portland and Casco Bay region is simple. I-95 from Boston will have you in downtown Portland in less than two hours. From New York City, one can take I-95 or take 87 North to I-84 though Connecticut, connecting to I-90 in Massachusetts, then on to I-495 linking back up with I-95 again in New Hampshire. Want to escape the hustle and bustle of New York or Boston? Come visit Portland for the weekend without surrendering a single creature comfort. Want to visit one of New England's hippest city's? Come stay with us in Portland, Maine and enjoy our many award-winning restaurant, hotels, museums, theaters and galleries. Make sure to consult our Portland Directory to plan your next weekend getaway to Portland, Maine. Portland Weekend Getaway |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 29 August 2008 )
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Thursday, 28 August 2008 |
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Portland, Maine is a bustling, New England city with a robust downtown and commercial center, as well as a quaint, yet lively Old Port Shopping District. Its home to museums, an international jetport, galleries, boutiques and major companies. With all these amenities of a major city, it is nice to know that you can access the natural beauty of Maine, within minutes.
Hiking in and around Portland and Casco Bay offers visitors or all skill levels, from beginner to intermediate and expert, a great opportunity to hike Maine's southern coastline.
Urban hiking is also plentiful and available in and around Portland. The Back Cove (along Baxter Boulevard) path, a 3 mile loop around the city is a good place to start. Baxter Woods Park has some shorter walks, as well.
Some more adventurous hikes in and just out side of Portland include; Bradbury Mountain in Freeport, Wolfe's Neck State Park in Freeport, and Fort Wiliams in Cape Elizabeth.
Mountain biking trips are regularly launched out of Portland to climb the larger and faster trails available. You can also reach Acadia National Park and Rangeley Mountain in a matter of a few hours. Be sure to check out our Portland Activity Directory to find a location or provider. |
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