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Portland

Portland, ME, United States of America · Maine

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About Portland

Portland is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population was 68,408 at the 2020 census and the Greater Portland metropolitan area has a population of approximately 550,000 people, the most populous metropolitan area in Maine. It is the county seat of Cumberland County. Historically tied to commercial shipping, the marine economy, and light industry, Portland's economy in the 21st century relies mostly on the service sector. The Port of Portland is the second-largest tonnage seaport in the New England area as of 2019.

Best time: May - Oct
Language: English
Currency: USD ($)
Timezone: America/New_York
Population: 68,408
Elevation: 19 m

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

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Nickelodeon CinemasBuilding · Nickelodeon Cinemas, 1 Temple Street, Portland, ME 04101, United States of America
Portland Square ParkPark · Portland Square Park, Portland, ME 04101, United States of America
Merrill AuditoriumTheatre · Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle Street, Portland, ME 04101, United States of America
Tommy's ParkPark · Tommy's Park, East End, Portland, Maine, United States of America
Post Office ParkPark · Post Office Park, East End, Portland, Maine, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

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Our Lady of VictoriesSightseeing · Our Lady of Victories, Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101, United States of America
Wadsworth-Longfellow HouseMuseum · Wadsworth-Longfellow House, 483 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101, United States of America
Maine Historical SocietyMuseum · Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101, United States of America
The Maine LobstermanMonument · The Maine Lobsterman, Temple Street, Portland, ME 04101, United States of America
Lobsterman ParkPark · Lobsterman Park, East End, Portland, Maine, United States of America

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FAQs about Portland

When is the best time to visit Portland?

May - Oct

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Location

Portland, ME, United States of America

43.6574° N, 70.2587° W

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