6 days in Portland Itinerary

Maine's biggest and perhaps most vibrant city, Portland was established as a fishing village in 1633 and grew to become New England's largest port.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Wells Beach and Drakes Island Beach. Get some historical perspective at Marginal Way Walkway and Portland Breakwater Lighthouse. Change things up with these side-trips from Portland: Ogunquit (Abacus & Footbridge Beach), Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (in Wells) and Kennebunkport (Ocean Ave, Walker's Point, &more). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Higgins Beach, visit a coastal fixture at Portland Head Light, get the lay of the land with Beaten Path Tours, and stroll through Pine Point Beach.

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In September, daytime highs in Portland are 73°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F.