🌊 Portland, Maine | Weekend Summer Escape Guide 🏖️

Summer calls for a relaxing getaway! Skip the big cities (NYC, Philly, Boston, DC) and discover Portland, Maine—a breezy coastal town perfect for beating the heat. 🍃 Day 1: Boston → Portland (~2 hours) 12:00 PM: Pick up rental car 🚗 (no early starts here!). 2:00 PM: Lunch at Bite Into Maine 🥪 (lobster rolls!). 3:00 PM: Check into hotel. 4:30 PM: Peaks Island 🏝️ Ferry from Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal 🛥️ Rent bikes 🚲 or golf carts (license required for carts!). 7:30 PM: Stroll downtown + grab gelato at Gorgeous Gelato 🍧 (pistachio = must-try!). 8:30 PM: Dinner at Street & Co 🦞 (book ahead—small but popular!). Day 2: Portland (Downtown & Lighthouses) 12:30 PM: Lunch at J’s Oyster 🍝 (meh, but iconic). 1:30 PM: Explore downtown shops. 3:00 PM: Fort Allen Park (waterfront views!). 4:00 PM: Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad 🚂 Scenic 40-min coastal train ride—check schedule online! 5:00 PM: Bug Light Park (tiny but cute lighthouse!). 5:30 PM: Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse (walk the rocky path—fun!). 6:30 PM: Portland Head Light 🌟 (iconic views!). 8:30 PM: Dinner at Eventide Oyster Co ❌ (overrated + rude service—skip!). Day 3: Portland → Boston 10:00 AM: Head back—chill trip complete! 💡 Verdict: Portland is perfect for a slow-paced, relaxing weekend… but lower your food expectations 😅. #Maine #Portland #RoadTrip #RelaxingTravel #HiddenGems #WeekendGetaway 🦞📸🌅