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Portland Lighthouses

Portland Headlight

The picturesque Portland Head Light is the most famous landmark in Maine.  When construction on the lighthouse began, in 1787, the District of Maine was still a part of Massachusetts, and it wasn't until George Washington became the nation's first president in 1789 that Congress … More...

Portland Beaches

Crescent Beach State Park

Just eight miles south of Portland, Crescent Beach unfurls its mile-long crescent-shaped sliver of sand.  Swim, surf, kayak, or enjoy a picnic and an ocean breeze at one of the many picnic tables with grills. More than just a beach, the park also includes wooded areas, grassy dunes, and rock ledges, all of which are ripe for … More...

Portland Museums & Galleries

narrow gauge railway museum - Portland, Maine

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum

Maine's narrow gauge railroads closed in 1943, but, thanks to the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum, the charming diesel- and steam-powered trains that ran on them can still be enjoyed today.  Most railroad tracks are at least four feet wide, but because coastal Maine's rocky terrain required pinpoint turns and tricky maneuvering, a system of … More...

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