Sept 2017

Perfect 3 Day Itinerary for Portland, Maine

In complete transparency, Hurricane Irma forced us to visit Portland, Maine. We were scheduled to go visit Walt Disney World but due to the impeding storm, we had to cancel that trip the morning the night before. Still having the time off, we got in the car and started driving north for our Plan B trip.

Since we had no time to plan, we discovered Portland along the way and we loved what we found! A craft beer haven (perfect Beer Christmas destination!) and seafood heaven, we were so into Portland. We still talk about our meal at Central Provisions! And a summer time trip meant great weather to enjoy all the outdoor scenery, including beautiful lighthouses. This trip ending up being amazing and I have to say, the itinerary did not come out too bad if I do say so myself – demonstrating that sometimes you do not need hours and hours of planning – the trip will plan itself.

What is there to do?

There are so many craft beer places so take the opportunity to do some tasting
The coast is beautiful – make time to visit the light houses
Downtown has so much to see so wondering around is a must
Take the ferry to Peaks Island
Longer trips can include Acadia National Park

Where to eat?

If you take one recommendation from me, it is to go eat at Central Provisions
Do not miss The Holy Donut downtown!

Here was our complete itinerary!

		Activity	Food
Friday	Morning	Drive to Portland Pit Stop: Tree House Brewing Co.
	Afternoon
	Evening		Pit Stop: The Clam Shack
	Night	Downtown Portland	Gelato Fiasco
Saturday	Morning	Peaks Island	The Holy Donut
	Afternoon	Peaks Island	Duck Fat Novare Res Bier Cafe
	Evening	Old Port Tavern Billiards	Central Provisions Beals Famous Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Sunday	Morning	Portland Headlight	Dutch’s
	Afternoon	Maine Beer Company	The Lobster Shack Bard Coffee Thirsty Pig
	Evening		Street and Co
Monday	Morning	Drive home Pit Stop: Trillium Brewing Company	Becky’s Diner The Holy Donut