Portland ME

[bluebug32]

The DH and I are planning a non-biking trip to Portland, ME. Does anyone have any recommendations for places to go (in Portland or nearby), restaurants, bike shops, etc? How many days would you recommend staying?

[SheFly]

Portland has some awesome restaurants, and a terrific walking old downtown. If you like craft brews, Gritty McDuffs has a restaurant, as does Sebago (the food and beer at Sebago is better, IMO).

Freeport is pretty close if you want to make a pilgrimage to the flagship LL Bean store, as well as having other outlet shopping as well. Very pedestrian friendly.

I'm sure others will chime in. I love Portland.

Oh - and for bike shops visit Bath Cycle - home of Bikeman.com.

SheFly

[Crankin]

I love Portland so much, I chose to go there for the weekend for my 50th birthday. So many good restaurants and shops. It's truly a walking city, with lots of recreation nearby.

[bluebug32]

Portland has some awesome restaurants, and a terrific walking old downtown. If you like craft brews, Gritty McDuffs has a restaurant, as does Sebago (the food and beer at Sebago is better, IMO).

Freeport is pretty close if you want to make a pilgrimage to the flagship LL Bean store, as well as having other outlet shopping as well. Very pedestrian friendly.

I'm sure others will chime in. I love Portland.

Oh - and for bike shops visit Bath Cycle - home of Bikeman.com.

SheFly

Drool....thanks! It looks like there are a few nice bike shops there. Any other cute towns nearby? How many days would you suggest staying in Portland? Any motel suggestions?

[Crankin]

We stayed at the Regency. It was fine, but there was a cooler, hotel across the street.
Visit the little towns between Portland and Portsmouth, NH. Saco, Cape Elizabeth, Old Orchard Beach. And go to Portsmouth. It's very much like Portland, just smaller.