Cheap Flights to Portland
About the Origin Portland
Portland is the largest city with nearly 65 thousand inhabitants in the state of Maine. The city boasts numerous shopping centres, eateries, museums, galleries and tours. Also, the city offers plenty of things to see and do. Though the city was devastated in four fire accidents, it has given a great comeback over the period of time.
Tourist Attractions
Being the largest city in the state, it boasts numerous things to explore, such as museums, arts and galleries, avenues, mansions, historical village and many more. Portland Museum of Art, Children's Museum of Maine, Portland Observatory, Portland Head Light and Museum, Victoria Mansion, Bug Light, Spring Point, Stroudwater Village, the Old Port, Eastern & Western Promenade, Deering Oaks, Hadlock Field, Fitzpatrick Stadium, Portland Sea Dogs, Portland Exposition Building, Cumberland County Civic Center, Fore River Gallery, and Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum are the worth visiting places in Portland.
Shopping Dining & Nightlife
You can spend a good time in an enjoyable shopping environment of the city. On the seaside, you can hit the plenty of malls and mall strips. Also, you can see the numerous shopping malls in the Old Port, The Arts District, and the East End areas of the city. Fore River Gallery, The Gallery at Toby Rosenberg Pottery, Caravan Beads are the notable shopping spots in the city. Conversely, you can find the best stores in the Old Port area, including City Beverage Variety, Simply Scandinavian, Video port, Bull Moose Music, Communiques, Company C, Cool As A Moose, Cross Jewellers, D. Cole Jewellers, Decorum, Designs by C.C., Edge comb Potters Gallery, Fetch and Gorgeous Gelato.
Portland boasts a myriad of dining options. The city is having the highest restaurants per capita, thus standing in the second place in the country. Locally, most of the eateries will serve you the delicious seafood including lobster, clams, scallops, haddock, and many more.
The city is the most culturally and ethnically diverse, offering Vietnamese, Thai, African, Middle Eastern, Indian, Greek, Polish, and Japanese cuisines.
Portland’s Old Port area is the best place to spend all the night. Nightlife in the city is awesome. You have numerous bars and pubs to hit at night and they will surely make you to dance on the floor. Microbreweries and wineries are also there in the city, you can enjoy the nightlife at full length.
Festivals & Seasons
Portland’s most awaited festival is Old port festival, which is celebrated in the summer features many fun activities, cuisines around the globe and live music. The other music, arts, cultural and food festival and event includes Bug Light Kite Festival, Yarmouth Clam Festival, Picnic, Music & Arts Festivals, Freeport's Annual Events, Westbrook's Annual Events, Portland Brew Festival, Maine Brewers Festival, Harvest on the Harbor, Tall Ships Festival, Twilight 5K, Trail Running Festival are celebrated grander within the city along with religious festivals like Christmas, Easter, Halloween and New year’s day
Transportation within the City
Getting around the Portland is very easy as the radius of the city is small, it will be fun walking on the streets. Portland is the only city in Maine which has public bus transportation called Metro; these buses will take you to in and around Portland and the second bus service called Portland Explorer which connects to other transportation spots within the city. Ferry service is offered by the city throughout the year to many cities in Casco Bay. There are huge numbers of taxis and rental cars, getting a parking slot not difficult.
Popular Sports in Portland
Baseball is the popular sport; if you visit in summer then don’t miss Sea Dogs minor league baseball.
Weather in Portland
Portland’s is unpredictable; the temperature will vary from one day to another day. Summers are hot and winters are cold with moderate rainfall. Spring and early summer are the best season for tourists to enjoy the outdoor activities, but note that the hotel rates are very high and will be very difficult to find a room during this season.
Emergency Numbers
For any criminal offense tourists can inform the police at a toll free number 911
About Portland Airport & Location
Portland International Jetport (IATA: PWM, ICAO: KPWM, FAA LID: PWM) is the largest airport in Maine. It is located 3 kilometers west of city Portland. Approximately 1.8 million passengers fly from this airport each year. The airport offers nonstop flight services to many domestic cities and one international flight is served to Toronto. The busiest domestic route from the Portland International Airport is to Atlanta.
Airport Terminal Information
The airport has one terminal building with two levels. Though the terminal is small, but it has all basic facilities like food and beverage stores on the first floor of the terminal. Gift shops, Pubs, restaurants, two baggage carousels, ticketing, departure lounge and concessions are located on the ground floor of the terminal.
Local Transportation at Portland Airport
The airport is accessible through metro vans, bus, limousines, rental cars and taxis; you can find transportation booths near the baggage claim area. Bus shuttles also available at the airport to drop passengers to other local transportation.
Airport Facilities
ATM’s, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, bars, small gift shops, lost and found baggage inquiry, wheelchairs, internet access, business halls, free Wi-Fi, information desk, parking lot and medical assistance are the few facilities provided by Portland International Airport.
Hotels near Portland Airport
There are huge number of accommodations near Portland international airport which provides all comforts and free complementary shuttle services to and from airport includes
All Airport Enquiries
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Portland, ME 04102 |
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