Portland, Maine | Chill Weekend Summer Escape 🌊

Summer calls for a getaway! 🏖️ Instead of big cities like NYC, Philly, Boston, or DC, why not try Portland? As a coastal city, the ocean breeze keeps it cool even in summer — perfect for a short relaxing trip! Day 1: Boston → Portland (2-hour drive) 12:00 PM – Pick up rental car 🚗 (no early starts here!) 2:00 PM – Lunch 🥪: Bite Into Maine (lobster rolls!) 3:00 PM – Check in at hotel 🏨 4:30 PM – Peaks Island Buy ferry tickets at Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal 🚢 Rent bikes 🚲 or golf carts 🛺 (license required for carts) 7:30 PM – Stroll around Downtown Must try: Gorgeous Gelato 🍧 (pistachio flavor is elite!) 8:30 PM – Dinner 🦞: Street & Co (small venue — book ahead!) Day 2: Portland (Downtown & Lighthouses) 12:30 PM – Lunch 🍝: J’s Oyster (just okay, honestly 😬) 1:30 PM – More downtown exploring 🛍️ 3:00 PM – Fort Allen Park 🌿 4:00 PM – Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad 🚂 Scenic 40-min coastal train ride with commentary Check schedule online — not daily! 📅 5:00 PM – Bug Light Park (tiny but cute lighthouse ⚓) 5:30 PM – Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse Walk the unique rocky path to the lighthouse! 6:30 PM – Portland Head Light 🌟 (the iconic must-see!) 8:30 PM – Dinner 🍲: Eventide Oyster Co Not recommended ❌ — overhyped + rude service Day 3: Portland → Boston 10:00 AM – Head home 🚗💨 #Maine #Portland #SummerTrip #LighthouseTour #FoodieDiary