PORTLAND, ME
PORTLAND, MAINE TRAVEL GUIDE | Portland is a rare small city gem. It is chalked full of delicious restaurants, adorable cafes, and beautiful shops, all mixed into a New England-y style brick city with a large commercial fishing scene…it’s totally unique!
I had the pleasure of working with Lark Hotel’s again, and got to stay at their newest hotel, the Danforth. The building was constructed in 1823, and it sits in a beautiful, old, residential part of town, just around the corner from downtown. I loved all the historic touches in the mansion, from the sky high ceilings and windows, to the gorgeous old staircase with a window seat on the landing overlooking the garden.
My friend, Ashleigh, the very talented photographer behind Ashleigh Laureen Photography, joined me for the trip and captured the most beautiful photos of The Danforth and our adventures around Portland. (Photography by Ashleigh Laureen Photo | Edited by me)
We stopped by the famous Portland Head Lighthouse. The wind was ripping, and the waves were going crazy, but we braved the cold to get some photos out on the rocks. We came through unscathed, and amazingly dry. Haha!
I love the small plates breakfast at Lark Hotels! It give’s you a chance to sample everything on the menu! Every Lark Hotel I have been to has had the breakfast area broken up into several rooms, and choosing which room to eat in is all part of the fun for me! It also makes for a more peaceful experience compared to a traditional hotel breakfast.
After breakfast, we did the natural thing, and went out for donuts. The Holy Donut is a staple in Portland, and I highly recommend that anyone visiting or passing through stop and sample one of these delicious potato donuts. Try and get there early, so you have your pick of flavors. We took half a dozen: Pomegranate, Honey Lavender, Toasted Coconut, Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, and Ginger Sweet Potato. Each one was incredible!
Another must-see in Portland are the wharves. I love Custom House Wharf. The Harbor Fish Market and the Sea Bags store are just so classic Maine!
HELPFUL LINKS:
https://www.thedanforthportland.com/
https://portlandheadlight.com/
https://www.misennoodlebar.com/
TIPS:
- Lots of the meters in town allow you to pay online, no ticket in the dash required! I did this for the first time with great success. The meter person will check that, so you don’t have to worry about not having time on the meter!
- FYI, the Portland Head Lighthouse is outside of town, so it will be a little drive, but well worth it!
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