Portland and Casco Bay - Plan your next Portland Maine Vacation

Portland, Maine is one of the most historic of all American cities and a must-see destination for every traveler. A small city, surrounded by ocean coves, marshlands, beautiful forests and sandy beaches, Portland has as outdoor activity for any age and skill level. Come here (Scarborough beach, etc) in winter and you can see some of the bravest surfers to ever wax down a board suffer for every ride in 12-millimiter thick, full-body wetsuits. Try it out if you like, but we warn you---cold and salty gets old quick.

As soon as your bones thaw out, you will need to eat. Eating is one thing Portland, ME can look down its nose at fancy-pants Boston and New York. With more 4-star restaurants per capita than any other city in North America, fine dining with a strong basis for healthy and local dining experiences is alive and thriving in Portland and Casco Bay.

Downtown Portland offers three 4-star restaurants within walking distance of one another. Don't want to spend quite that much? You can choose from one of the many eateries lining the Old Port and Downtown Portland, ranging from Pan Asian, traditional pub fare, authentic Italian and Northern Italian cuisine, the freshest sushi available on the East Coast or a raw bar overlooking the harbor.

Lodging and accommodations in Portland and Casco Bay range from the basic campground and RV rental location to some of the world's most famous bed and breakfasts and inns. Hotels of the highest caliber, catering to the guest used to service levels provided for in New York, London and Tokyo and motels by the sea accommodating children and pets are not uncommon in Portland and Casco Bay.

So, you have hiked, surfed, snowboarded, rested in luxury and refueled at a local eatery. You need some culture, some history, and some intellectual capital to take home with you. Explore the home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, go see the world renowned Portland Symphony, stop in at the Maine Museum of Art, tour some of America's oldest and most unique lighthouses, see a real lobster boat unloading their day's haul at the pier, take a ferry out to one of hundreds of islands dotting the Coast and be back to your hotel for drinks and dinner.

The list is truly endless when thinking of things to do in Portland and the Casco Bay. We are Vacationland, pure and simple. Come and get some.