Summer Splash No Images? Click here THINGS TO DO | STAY | EAT + DRINK | SHOP MAKE A SPLASH THIS SUMMERAs the excitement for summer rises... so do the temperatures. Maine's cool northern air breezes and coastline provide an escape from the summer heat. Plan your visit around these great new festivals and annual favorites while fitting in some fun outdoor summer activities. Portland Wine WeekIncludes pairing and performance events, incredible wine dinners, tastings, educational classes and seminars, special menus, and a passport tour of dozens of local restaurants and their wine lists. Schoonerfest & RegattaIn its 2nd year, the Tall Ships Portland event kicks off the summer sailing season featuring large, traditional schooners racing and parading under sail together along Portland's Casco Bay. Want more? Come back to the Greater Portland area for local favorites including the Yarmouth Clam Festival in July and the Maine Lobster Festival in August. Use our Events Calendar to find entertainment from the music and arts scene to local sporting events. There are always cruises & tours daily from a quick city tour to a full day whale watching excursion. Lighthouse LoversTour Maine's most beautiful lighthouses along the coast. Discover the maritime past on your own or learn from educated tour guides. Follow our directions to see six lighthouses in just two hours. Beach FansDo you love sand between your toes? Relax with a book on a local favorite, Willard Beach, or hit the pier at Old Orchard Beach for food, games, and waves. Sandy and rocky beaches are always close by. Want more? Whether you're a foodie, an outdoor enthusiast, a historian, or just planning that perfect family vacation - visitportland.com has articles and itineraries to help plan your visit. You may also like "48 Hours of Food", "Loyal Travel Companions", and "Must See and Do". |