Portland

Portland is a city in Maine with a population of over 66,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is the largest city in the state and is located in Cumberland County.

According to Britannica, Portland became a town in 1786 and is named for the Isle of Portland in England. It was also the capital of the state until 1831.

Some of the attractions in Portland include the Portland Museum of Art, Portland Head Light, Bug Light, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House and the Old Port. It is also home to the University of Southern Maine campus and the University of New England.

You'll also find a variety of one-of-a-kind restaurants, breweries, shops and more.

The minor league baseball team Portland Sea Dogs make Hadlock Field their home.

Weather-US.com reports that the coldest month in Portland is January and the warmest is in July.

Portland, Maine, Quick Facts

Elevation: 62′
Population: 66,215
Zipcode: 04019, 04050, 04101, 04102, 04103, 04108, 04109
Area Code: 207

Source: Open Letter to the Dog Owner at Portland’s Emergency Vet at 4 in the Morning

This Maine Hiking Trail Is Gorgeous, Mill Brook Preserve

This trail discovery was cool because once I found it, it just kept going. It kept leading me to more what felt like secret trails and it makes you feel like you're in an alternate universe. Once I researched it more, I found out it's actually a pretty popular destination filled with even more run-off trails. Check these out.

Krissy

This Small Maine Town Has the Absolute Best Pho in Maine

he "pho community" as I call it, is growing in popularity lately and I finally jumped on board once I tried this place. PHOever Maine in Portland might just be your new favorite Vietnamese.

Krissy

Here’s 3 Slogans We Should Give Maine Instead of 'Vacationland'

Once summertime hits here, Maine beats out any state in the summer, but that's the exact reason our 'Vacationland' slogan isn't 1000 percent accurate in my opinion. Here's some more accurate ones that are brutal but honest.

Krissy

Portland, Maine Ranks Among the Most Expensive Cities in the U.S.

Portland, Maine is a great city. However, rising costs are making it a difficult place to live. Is relief on the way?

Chris Sedenka

Remember Barstool's Dave Portnoy Gave Rare Perfect Pizza Score?

There's been multiple pizzerias Dave's put on the map and given massive amounts of business too yet the owner wouldn't want it. Remember the infamous Dragon Pizza review in Somerville, Mass? That didn't go well for anyone.

Krissy

Mainer Files Noise Complaint After Hearts of Pine Soccer Game

It took just one game for Hearts of Pine to receive a noise complaint. Yes, you read that right—a soccer game. AC/DC didn't also perform.

Chris Sedenka

Grocery Chain That Started in Portland, Maine is Technically the Oldest in the U.S.

Piggly Wiggly for many years has been dubbed the OG of grocery chains, which isn't totally wrong—but also, not totally right. That honor technically belongs to a different grocery store, which turns 165 years old this month.

Rob Riccitelli

3 Unmistakable Maine Smells That Mean Summer Is Back

With all of Portland's ocean views also comes all of the smells, and let me tell you they can get BRUTAL. Only real Mainer's will cringe when I say fisherman’s bait and these 3 other words.

Krissy

This Small Maine Town Has the Best Ice Cream Shop in New England

Portland may not be the best city to find an authentic bagel in (unless you go to Forage Market), but you'll find some authentic, really delicious ice cream shops like Sammy's.

Krissy

Popular Maine Sandwich Shop Salvatore’s Open Joint in Portland

The popular pop-up and catering company will be serving delicious, authentic hoagies and pizza from the former Pizza Joint location on Forest Ave.

Chris Sedenka

Two Surprising Maine Cities Make Lowest Rent List

Maine is not exclusive to the housing shortage crisis. Two surprising Maine cities did make an affordable rent list.

Lori Voornas

This Portland, Maine, Boutique Has the Classiest, Elegant Outfits

Bobbles & Lace is one of those shops I'd consistently drive past on a daily basis and say to myself "one day I'll get in there" (we all know that feeling). Well, I finally made it in there and I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooner. Look at this:

Krissy

3 Popular Maine Breweries You Didn’t Realize Don’t Exist Anymore

The best part about Portland, Maine is the diversity of original breweries we have here. We're absolutely a foodie and drink town which makes it possibly a bit easier not to realize some of the best ones have closed down. Did you know Sebago Brewing in Portland is gone?! Here's a few more.

Krissy

13 Years Ago: The State Theatre in Portland, Maine, was Flooded With Spring Concerts

I was going through my ticket stub collection recently – yep, big nerd alert – and noticed that the State Theatre was poppin’ with some big shows in the spring of 2012. People were done with winter, ready to get out of the house, and the State gave us plenty to do.

Rob Riccitelli

Three Beach Towns in Maine Named Among Best in America

We’ve got a lot of great beach towns here in Maine, and that’s reflected in the fact that three of them are ranked among the best in America!

Jordan Verge

This Overlooked Maine Waterfall Should Be Your Next Adventure

Maine literally looks like vacationland in the summertime and if you do your exploring right, you can find some seriously cool spots in nature not everybody knows about. Here's mine.

Krissy