Portland, Maine Guide | Eat, Explore & Catch the Sunset! 🌅

Portland is a charming fishing town in Maine 🐟, perfect for a weekend road trip from Boston (no car? Take Megabus for around $20!). Last week, I experienced its summer breezes, Victorian houses, antique shops, and fresh seafood from the waterfront — pure bliss! Fun fact: My friend says Portland’s food scene is so reliable because many retired star chefs from big cities settle here and keep cooking! 👨🍳 🦞 Lunch at The Highroller Lobster Co. 📍 104 Exchange St, Portland No reservation needed! Great outdoor seating front and back. Try the 2oz lobster roll (small but delicious!) Don’t miss the oysters and lobster corn dog 🍤 Fries are extra hearty and flavorful! 🛍️ Shopping & Vintage Hopping 📍 Moody Lords Vinyl/Vintage 566 Congress St Small but packed with vintage dresses, shirts, and tees! 👗✨ 📍 The Merchant Company 656 Congress St Larger space with vintage earrings, art, clothes, mugs, and pins! 📙🧥 🍩 Sweet Stop: The Holy Donut 📍 177 Commercial St, Portland Famous potato doughnuts! 🍩 Loved the chocolate sea salt and triple berry Very sweet — half was enough for non-dessert lovers! 🌶️ Dinner: Sichuan Kitchen 📍 612 Congress St, Portland So good we forgot to take photos! 😋 8 people, 10 dishes — no regrets! Avg. $25 per person Must-tries: spicy fish, twice-cooked pork, mapo tofu, ant climbing tree (vermicelli) 🌅 Sunset at Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse 📍 12 Captain Strout Cir Breathtaking views! Huge grassy field with swings facing the ocean 🏞️💫 Walk down to the lighthouse for photos on the rocks Catch the sunset over Portland’s skyline — golden hour around 8PM is perfect for photos! 📸 #Portland #MaineTravel #WeekendGetaway #BostonDayTrip #LobsterRolls