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Portland, ME is a beautiful destination in Maine known for its vibrant culture and activities. It’s a great place to visit for its welcoming atmosphere, exciting events, and picturesque beauty. Visitors come to Portland all year round for its gorgeous beaches, amazing seafood cuisine, lively music scene, interesting shopping options, and incredible art galleries. Whether it's the unique charm of Old Port or the relaxed vibes of East End, visitors are sure to find something that they enjoy in Portland.
The reviews of Portland are overwhelmingly positive. People from all over the world rave about their time spent there. People love how easy it is to explore on foot because the city is so compact. They also enjoy how friendly the locals are and never fail to comment on how delicious the seafood is! Many visitors also take advantage of the numerous museums, theaters, parks and festivals that occur throughout the year as well. All in all, it's no wonder why Portland continues to be a popular vacation destination!
based on 35 ReviewsGet to know Portland with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Portland
Ruined by pandemic, Not worth cost to live here - 10/23/2021
Used to be great before the pandemic. Now people from out of state have ruined it by paying New York prices for real estate site unseen. Why would you live in Maine when it's now much cheaper to live in a real city like Chicago. Portland is the only place in Maine with any culture (all 66,000 residents). The coast is nice for a month or two out of the year when it is warm enough to enjoy. Want nature? Pick any number of other places that are more beautiful and majestic (and more untouched now that Maine has been ruined). Will be cheaper. Almost anywhere with a warm climate (with the exception of LA) is more affordable at this
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bad experience!! - 9/21/2018
I found out I was allergic to corn on the cob here. I would give Portland twelve thumbs downs if I could. My friend told me there was a subway here and I thought he meant an underground one so I sold my car before I moved here but he just meant the restaurants. My girlfriend left me for the man who owns the loudest boat on the wharf near my old condo which is apparently how dating works in Portland. When I tried to sell my condo the homeowners' association hazed me by making me eat corn on the cob which is a thing that I'm allergic to. The staff at Maine Med asked me very intrusive questions about my blood type and my age and whether I was on any medications. I would not come back here unless it was to get back my girlfriend come back Melissa you deserve better than Loud Boat
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Gentrification - 2/26/2017
There is a deliberate gentrification of Portland going on. While that may sound wonderful to the wealthy and well fed, its having profound affects on those who are not. Soon Portland will be in that quandary of all gentrified cities where they can't get cheap labor locally to take out their trash and clean their windows. I find this to be an ethical dilemma on part of those running government, but if that kind of thing doesn't concern you its a very pretty city. If you are concerned about a high cost of living to wages ratio then be prepared to live out in the booneys and commute long distances for wages that barely cover your living expenses, and lots of competition for
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Why would someone write a fake review - 8/24/2016
Why do people write fake reviews? Do you somehow have a grudge against a certain city? How odd. Nobody lived in Portland, ME for any length of time wouldn't know the state abbreviation, especially not somebody BORN here. Did you have a mailing address or were you homeless? JC. It is Portland, ME not Portland, MA. MA is for Massachusetts. People here in Portland, ME are very proud of their city. I have never seen such city pride but it must mean people are really happy here.
Go ahead. Scour the internet for comment sections and fourms about Portland, ME. I'm sure you will consistently find that people from Portland, ME stand up for their city and are so proud that they actually get offended by negative comments. We love it here despite the winters. What may be the coolest thing about our city is that we don't tolerate bullying of citizens that live here. I see some pretty strange people here but it's their life choice and not mine. It's kind of hippyish here. Very laid
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PORTLAND,MAINE - 8/1/2016
YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT PORTLAND ME. AGAIN I WAS THERE IN 2015 .WHILE THE CITY COULD BE CLEANED UP SOME, THE BIGGER PROBLEM IS THE AMOUNT OF DRUG ADDICTS AND THE HOMELESS THAT ARE HANGING ALL OVER THE CITY BEGGING FOR HANDOUTS,I HAVE NO DESIRE TO GO AGAIN. MY UNDERSTSANDING IS THE REASON FOR THIS ,IS THE VERY LIBERAL CITY
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Some things to know before moving here - 2/21/2016
I was born and raised here, lived here until the age of thirty, and I have just moved back after living elsewhere for the past decade. What brought me back was my search for a smaller city with a sense of community and a vibrant culture, and the fact that I still have family here. These things being stated, besides from seeing my family, I still haven't found what I am looking for. The food scene is great and there are ample choices, though many restaurants are expensive. The cost of living here is high because there is a lack of housing and a lack of area to build additional housing. There are also regulations in place to preserve historic areas and keep current ocean views for buildings already in existence, which is great but also contributes to a lack of new construction. Unless you have skills that you can take with you such as you're a nurse, lawyer, doctor, accountant, etc., you will find there are low paying jobs here and not that many to choose from. This is not a place where
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mainers - 2/7/2016
Having lived in maine for 50 years in the portland area I must comment on my experiences. for the past three years I have been living on the eastern shore southern most point in delaware. Portland has transitioned from a working water front community quaint and hip to a over run Bayside collection of activities and people. The once safe city has turned to a more of an over run city with bars and hotels scattered with eateries of high quality hosting cruise ships vacationers and heavy tourist. Portland has lost its roots to the demands of the aforementioned creep. I am a true mainer and people who bleed the blood of maine are hard exterior but quality peopl but hard to win over by outsiders. We in maine feel our ethics,hard seasonal changes sets us a part from other regions. Now living on the mason Dixon line I have now learned that maine and Portland are losing focus, crime is up, government lacking leadership, and quantity vs quality is the driver. I love my home town, but with its
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Incorrect data for first freeze at Portland, Maine - 10/31/2014
Hello-- your write-up for Portland says first freeze on average "late September". This is not true, for well over 100 years now.
Average date of first freeze at Portland Intl. Jetport (PWM) from 1981-2010 is 10/8. The longer period of record from 1940-2010: 10/5.
(Recently? 2013's first freeze was new record-late 10/25. So far, as of today (10/31/14), we've still not had it. Another new
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Blue - 9/13/2012
I have started to return to "Blue" in the arts district to hear music. Everything is just slightly overpriced, but the quality of music, lack of cover charge, and atmosphere make up for it. I have never gone in there and been disappointed with the offerings; I am only surprised so few people show up for the opening act; they are so often better or on the same level with the final
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