| the elegant rooms offer private bathrooms, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs; most have fireplaces. in an 1823 federal-style mansion with a rooftop cupola, this upscale inn is a 9-minute walk from the portland museum of art and a mile from the restaurants, bars and boutique shops of the old port. breakfast is complimentary. there's also a conservatory, a sitting room and a billiards room, as well as an enclosed garden. there's also a suite that adds a separate living room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Portland International Jetport 16 min
Bug Light (31 min)
Designed after a Greek monument, this small lighthouse features harbor views & an adjacent park. Two Lights State Park (17 min)
41-acre oceanfront park offers twin lighthouses, shoreline trails & scenic views amid a rocky coast. Allagash Brewing Company (18 min)
Belgian-style beer maker with guided tours, plus a taproom & gift shop with rustic-industrial decor. Portland Head Light (13 min)
Still operative 1791 lighthouse & navigation museum on rocky, scenic coastline in Ft. Williams Park. Portland Observatory (9 min)
Seasonal tours of the only remaining wooden maritime signal tower (built circa 1807) in the U.S. Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House (11 min)
1800s home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, with estate furnishings, a garden & tours. Peaks Island (43 min)
Mellow Casco Bay island with small-town charm, bike & kayak rentals, museums & historic sites. Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse (10 min)
Historic caisson-style lighthouse constructed on a rocky breakwater in 1897, open year-round. Fort Williams Park (13 min)
Free park with a rocky shoreline, old military bunkers, big playing fields & an iconic lighthouse. Portland Museum of Art (9 min)
I.M. Pei-designed museum known for its paintings by Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth & Edward Hopper. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad (9 min)
Coastal rides in a quaint old train, with ocean views & a conductor providing historical info. International Cryptozoology Museum (8 min)
Tiny museum with limited hours exploring the mystery of Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, mermaids & more. Victoria Mansion (3 min)
This 19th-century Italian villa–style home with an ornate interior offers tours & a museum shop. Crescent Beach State Park (17 min)
A mile-long beach offers swimming at this oceanside park, which also has picnic areas & trails. Willard Beach (9 min)
Sand & pebble stretch popular for dog walking, with tidal pools & views of islets in Casco Bay. | 
