πΊπΈ Day Trip to Portland, Maine from Boston π
π From Boston | Recommended One-Day Light Travel Route to Portland, Maine π£οΈππ¦ ββEscape the city hustle this summer and explore this charming New England harbor town! π£ Itinerary Overview: Boston π β approx. 2-hour drive (112mi/180km) β Portland, Maine π Suggested departure time: 7:30β8:00 AM (perfect for a day trip!) π Ideal for weekends / girls' trips / couples' photos / foodie adventures π© First Stop: The Holy Donut (Potato Doughnuts) β° Arrive around: 10:00 AM π Address: 177 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 π Must-try: Beet flavor, Maple Cinnamon, Sea Salt Chocolate π Specialty: Doughnuts made with mashed potatoes β chewy and not too sweet! π ποΈ Second Stop: Old Port District Stroll + Photos π Commercial Street, Portland, ME π Charming artistic port area: red-brick streets + fishing harbor β vintage and peaceful πΈ Photo tips: Harbor views, flower shops, and weathered walls are super photogenic! π·β¨ π¦ Third Stop: Eventide Oyster Co. (Oysters & Lobster Roll) β° Suggested time: 12:30β1:30 PM π Address: 86 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101 π A must-try oyster bar you wonβt find in Boston! Their mini lobster rolls are surprisingly amazing! π‘ Tip: It gets busy β be prepared to wait or make a reservation in advance! ποΈ Fourth Stop: Portland Head Light Lighthouse + Picnic & Walk β° Around 3:00 PM π Address: 12 Captain Strout Cir, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 π One of New Englandβs most iconic lighthouses β ocean breeze + green lawns + cliffs = gorgeous! πΈ Bring a picnic blanket β youβll want to stay and take photos all day ππ β Fifth Stop: Tandem Coffee Roasters β° Around 4:30 PM π Address: 742 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102 π A cool cafΓ© converted from an old gas station β very chill vibe and amazing coffee π Recommendations: Iced Latte + Cinnamon Roll β the perfect break before heading back! π§π #AcadiaNationalPark #Maine #MaineLobster #Acadia #Hiking
