Portland - Maine - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Jutting out into Casco Bay, with its scenic islands, is the city of Portland, Maine - the largest city in the state. If you are traveling from Canada to the United States, the ferry from Nova Scotia docks in this city. Take some time to enjoy all that Portland has to offer its visitors and you can spend many enjoyable days here. Stay in a quaint bed and breakfast or a hotel. You will find the wealth of accommodations here mind-boggling, so you will not have any difficulty finding lodgings. The wealth of restaurants and places to dine is just as extensive, giving you many opportunities to feast on the famous Maine lobsters.

The Children's Museum of Maine, with its Toddler's Room, mini-planetarium and so much more will keep the whole family entertained for hours. The Tate House Museum is the only building in the city that pre-dates the American Revolution. It is also unusual with its gambrel roof and 18th century herb garden. The luxurious Victoria Mansion features elaborate paintings on the walls and furniture from a long gone era.

There are many touring opportunities that you can take advantage of, a wealth of museums to visit and three wineries for you to tour. Take a fishing trip on the Atlantic Ocean or tee off at one of the golf courses that Portland is so proud of. Take a guided canoing or kayaking journey into the wilderness and feel as if you are one of the early explorers visiting the untouched land.

For the avid shopper, Portland is a true delight. The Maine Mall features over 140 stored for you to visit, but there are numerous other small stores and boutiques with treasures galore. If this is your first visit to Portland, once you see what it has to offer, it won't be your last.