Soft sandy beach and a historic pier are the shoreside seducers at Old Orchard Beach where paddling sports and charter fishing fill long days, though be sure to venture inland long enough to sample succulent local lobster.
From ships and sea tales to the pulse of Portland's port over the centuries, the Portland Harbor Museum has the smell of salt air and open water at its heart. Changing exhibits here explore harbor history through old photographs, ephemera, artifacts from vintage wooden ships and the like, offering visitors a glimpes of the way big boats have shaped this coastal city's growth.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Mid April-Memorial Day: 10am-4pm, Fri, Sat, Sun Memorial Day-Columbus Day: 10am-4:30pm, daily Columbus Day-Thanksgiving Weekend: 10am-4pm, Fri, Sat, Sun
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