Travel + Leisure is exploring America one three-day weekend at a time.
Here’s what to do on a short trip to the picturesque coastal New England town.
The city has gained much recognition in recent yearsand for good reason.
Credit:Ivey Redding/Travel + Leisure
After settling in, make a beeline to Commercial Street.
Some can’t-miss spots:Portland Dry Goods,Browne Trading Market,Asia West, andEdgecomb Potters.
Now, time for the brews.
The bus takes beer lovers from venue to venue on an all-inclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Portlands craft breweries.
Enjoy a menu that rotates daily, featuring fresh and foraged local fare.
After dinner, grab a cone on Exchange Street atMount Desert Island Ice Cream.
Day Three
Take your time and enjoy your last morning with a leisurely breakfast at the hotel.
Today is all about taking advantage of Portlands proximity to the ocean.
see to it youve got some layers with you (being on the water can get chilly!
), walk to Commercial Street, and seek outOdyssey Whale Watch.
Take your pick and enjoy your last night in Portland over a handcrafted drink.
From the bar, its just a two-block walk back to the hotel.
