Spreading its easygoing influence over Maine, Portland charms all who visit or call this coastal community home. Salty sea breezes waft across island-studded Casco Bay toward Portland, while scenic seascapes, quaint cobblestone streets, and modern office towers blend harmoniously in this vibrant city that hums with commerce and culture.
Portland - Maine´s largest city - rests serenely along the Southern Coast of the state. The Atlantic Ocean forms its eastern boundary, and the mountains are just a short journey west. Downtown Portland sits on a peninsula that hugs the shores of Casco Bay, a spectacular inlet that is famous for its hundreds of scenic islands. From every vantage point, you see that Portland is wrapped snugly in nature´s embrace. And 64,000 people who have carved out a piece of Portland real estate for their very own also embrace this metropolitan hub.
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An Eclectic Mix
The locals will tell you that Portland and Casco Bay offer an eclectic mix of urban sophistication, small-town friendliness, and New England charm. When you´re here, you´ll see why. The area has far more than its fair share of big-city amenities: premier art district, diverse cuisine, exceptional shopping, elegant hotels, minor league sports teams, and special events such as festivals and fairs. But what you won´t find is the big-city feel. Instead you will see familiar neighborly faces as you stroll the pedestrian-friendly sidewalks. Sidewalks that are steeped in the rich history of Portland´s past. Sidewalks that take you through the Old Port District, where the past and the present seamlessly merge. Where history seeps from the impeccably restored 19th-century buildings and cobbled streets, while modern social pleasures like restaurants, microbreweries, art galleries, and specialty shops are there for your choosing.
The Neighborhoods of Portland:
Old Port
Arts District
Bayside
East End
West End
Deering Center
North Deering
You might expect such a lively, thriving city to be hectic and hurried. But Portland Maine will alter your expectations. It offers city life with cozy appeal. Along with its strong and diverse economy, Portland affords access to quality education and healthcare. Meanwhile, you will find the area filled with affordable communities where neighbors stop to chat and children can play without a care. During the work week you have more family time than commute time. When you do need a getaway, there are many places to escape for a little R&R all year long. And last, but not least, the picturesque scenery continuously renews your spirit. It is easy to understand why American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who grew up here, once called this awe-inspiring slice of Maine real estate the "Jewel by the Sea." Still a Jewel, Portland Maine beckons you. Will you answer her call?
Other coastal towns close to Portland include: South Portland, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth, Yarmouth and Freeport. Contact me as your resource for information regarding Portland or it's surrounding towns! I will be your guide!
