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Experiences in Portland

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Marina
Fore Points Marina
Portland, ME
Learn about Fore Points Marina in Portland, ME, including services, amenities, events, and navigation details for boaters and visitors. Experience premier waterfront access.
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Private Chef Services
Mangia Kitchen Maine
Portland, ME Area
Mangia Kitchen Maine offers private chef services for intimate catered events, vacation meals and pantry stocking, and private cooking classes in the greater Portland area.
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Boat Tours/Charters
Island Style Charters
Portland, OR Area
Island Style Charters offers public and private tiki boat tours on the Willamette River in Portland. These tours showcase the city's skyline and waterways, with options for sunset cruises, party floats, and customizable private charters.
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Mini Golf
Birdie Time Pub
Portland, OR
Birdie Time Pub offers mini golf and a full bar featuring over 35 Pacific Northwest craft beers, ciders, and signature house cocktails on tap. The pub prioritizes local flavors and rotating selections. It also provides event space rentals and customizable party booking options for private events, group outings, and special celebrations, with catering available for hosted events.
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Museum
Victoria Mansion
Portland, ME
Victoria Mansion is an historic house museum in Portland, Maine. It is a triumph of 19th-century architecture, intact more than 160 years after its construction. Guests can explore its over 90% original interiors and connect with the past. The museum has a wealth of stories to tell.
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Oregon Rail Heritage Center
Portland, OR
The Oregon Rail Heritage Center, located in Portland, features historic steam locomotives and a working machine shop. Visitors can explore exhibits on the Pacific Northwest’s rail history and experience vintage steam locomotives up close. The center offers scenic train rides along the Springwater Corridor and seasonal excursions like the Holiday Express along the Willamette River.
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Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
Portland, ME
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum operates scenic train rides along Portland's waterfront and Casco Bay, featuring narration about Maine railroad history and regional landmarks. The museum preserves narrow gauge railroad heritage through restored historic train cars and ongoing restoration projects of its collection.
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Museum
Maine Jewish Museum
Portland, ME
The Maine Jewish Museum is located in Portland’s historic East End neighborhood within the restored Etz Chaim Synagogue. This turn-of-the-century house of worship hosts rotating art exhibitions by Jewish-connected and Maine-connected artists. Visitors can explore permanent and temporary Maine Jewish history displays, Jack Montgomery’s photo exhibition of Holocaust survivors, the Maine Jewish Hall of Fame, and interactive exhibitions on Maine synagogues and cantorial music.
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Museum
International Cryptozoology Museum
Portland, ME
The International Cryptozoology Museum is the world's only museum dedicated to cryptozoology, the study of hidden or unknown animals. Founded in 2003, the museum houses a vast collection of rare zoological specimens, artifacts, and curiosities spanning thousands of items. Exhibits explore the scientific, cultural, and folklore dimensions of cryptozoology with displays ranging from unusual specimens to contemporary creations.
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Bike Rentals
Gorham Bike & Ski
Portland, ME Area
Gorham Bike & Ski offers a variety of bike rentals, including hybrid, road, electric, and mountain bikes, with a convenient location in Portland for exploring scenic routes and trails.
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Marina
Waverly Marina Association
Portland, OR
Waverly Marina Association is a private slip owners’ association in Portland, Oregon. Established in the 1970s and converted in the 1990s, the marina features a year-round members-only fuel dock, restrooms, and an 80-foot guest dock. It is a member of the Oregon Clean Marina Program, which signifies its adherence to pollution prevention standards. The marina is located three miles from downtown Portland.
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Museum
Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum
Portland, OR
The Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum is a non-profit museum and cultural center in the Pacific Northwest. It gathers, preserves, and shares the Greek-American experience in Oregon and SW Washington. Visitors can explore a permanent collection of art, artifacts, oral histories, and textiles. Special exhibits cover topics like Ancient Greece and the history of Greek businesses in Old Town Portland.
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The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum
Portland, OR
The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium is a unique art gallery offering an unconventional museum experience with wacky photo opportunities and strange interactive items. Featuring original art by local artists Colin Batty and Mike Wellins, the collection includes edible bugs, posters, miniatures, buttons, stickers, and eclectic handmade goods found nowhere else. The gallery maintains a playful spirit with artistic creativity while providing a family-friendly environment for exploration.
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Oregon Maritime Museum
Portland, OR
The Oregon Maritime Museum is located on the Willamette River in downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park. It features the steam sternwheeler Portland, the last operating sternwheel steam tug in the United States, which is on the National Registry of Historic Places. Visitors can explore the steamer, including its pilot house and engine room, and see ship models, maritime artifacts, and memorabilia. Docents share stories of local rivers and their maritime history.
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Japanese American Museum of Oregon
Portland, OR
The Japanese American Museum of Oregon, formerly the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, shares and preserves Japanese American history and culture in Portland’s Old Town neighborhood. Located at Naito Center, it serves as a venue for culture and research. Its permanent exhibit space highlights Issei immigration, early life in Oregon, Nihonmachi, life after Executive Order 9066, and contemporary Nikkei life.
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Private Chef Services
Les Saisons - Portland's Premier Private Home Chef
Portland, OR Area
Les Saisons provides private in-home chef services for dining occasions, events, and tasting menus in the Portland area. They emphasize the use of fresh, seasonal, organic ingredients and can accommodate various dietary restrictions.
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Golf Course
Willow Wood Golf Course
Portland, MI
Willow Wood Golf Club, opened in 1998, is an 18-hole course designed by J. John Gorney. It is carved from rolling hills and mature woodlands, featuring creeks, wetlands, ponds, and meadows with elevation changes. Visitors can refine their swing at the driving range, enjoy an indoor golf simulator with TrackMan radar, and indulge in delicious food. The course offers scenic views, especially at sunset, providing a challenging experience for all abilities.
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Museum
Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Portland, ME
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Architectural Heritage Center
Portland, OR
The Architectural Heritage Center empowers people to discover and preserve Portland's historic and culturally significant places. The center works toward creating equitable, livable, and sustainable communities by championing preservation and reuse.
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Sightseeing Tours
Wildwood Adventures
Portland, OR Area
Wildwood Adventures offers half-day and full-day adventure and sightseeing tours from Portland to various destinations, including the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, Oregon Coast, and Willamette Valley vineyards. They specialize in small group adventures and also provide private custom tours.
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Museum
Portland Puppet Museum
Portland, OR
The Portland Puppet Museum opened in May 2012 in Portland's Sellwood neighborhood. It is one of the nation's few museums dedicated to the history and preservation of puppetry. The museum features exhibits showcasing 200 to 400 puppets of various sizes and kinds, along with puppet memorabilia from around the world. Puppet shows are frequently held in the exhibit hall and in an outdoor theater during the summer.
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Kayak & SUP Rentals and Tours
Portland Paddle
Portland, ME Area
Portland Paddle offers sea kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rentals, guided tours, and lessons at the East End Beach on Portland's waterfront, providing easy access to Casco Bay adventures.
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Museum
Maine Historical Society
Portland, ME
Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society preserves and shares Maine's story, helping audiences explore and connect to the state. Visitors can explore current exhibitions like Revolutionary Maine: America at 250, detailing Maine's role in the American Revolution. The society also offers access to Maine Connection stories, over 30,000 Vintage Maine Images, and research services. It further provides the Maine Memory Network for historical items and exhibits.
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Golf Course
Quarry Ridge Golf Course
Portland, CT
Quarry Ridge Golf Course provides golfing opportunities with tournament and league play available. Amenities include Terrazza Restaurant & Bar for dining, special promotions, and golf-specific programs and events.
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