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   Portland (/ ˈpɔːrtlənd / PORT-lənd) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maine and the seat of Cumberland County. Portland's population was 68,408 in April 2020. [4] The Greater Portland metropolitan area has a population of approximately 550,000 people.

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3. www.lonelyplanet.com › usa › new-englandPortland travel - Lonely Planet | Maine, USA, North America

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   • Fort Williams Park. Four miles southeast of Portland on Cape Elizabeth, 90-acre Fort Williams Park is worth visiting simply for the panoramas and picnic possibilities.
   • Portland Head Light. Fort Williams Park, on Cape Elizabeth, has rolling lawns dotted with bunkers and gun emplacements. Within the park stands the beloved, and much…
   • Portland Museum of Art. Founded in 1882, this well-respected museum houses an outstanding collection of American artists. Maine artists, including Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper,…
   • Portland Breakwater Light. Portland is graced by a handful of handsome lights, including the 1875 Portland Breakwater Light with its Corinthian columns.

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   Oct 23, 2024 · Portland, city, seat (1760) of Cumberland county, southwestern Maine, U.S. The state’s largest city, it is the hub of a metropolitan statistical area that includes the cities of South Portland and Westbrook and the towns of Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Freeport, Gorham, Scarborough, Windham, and Yarmouth and, in York county, the town ...

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6. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Portland_(Maine)Portland (Maine) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Portland is on a peninsula in Casco Bay on the Southern Maine coast approximately 100 miles (161 km) north of Boston, Massachusetts. It has more than 65,000 inhabitants making it the largest city in Maine.

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   • Shop Local at the Portland Farmers' Market. 92 Deering Ave, Portland, ME 04102, USA. Web Visit website. The Portland Farmers' Market is more than just a place to buy produce.
   • Enjoy the Outdoors at Eastern Promenade. Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME 04101, USA. Few city parks offer the seaside views that you can find at Portland's Eastern Promenade.
   • Imbibe at a Craft Brewery. 50 Industrial Way, Portland, ME 04103, USA. Phone +1 207-878-5385. Web Visit website. Portland has gained a reputation as one of the premier craft beer hotspots in the United States, and while there are a number of brewery options to try, none of them are more well-known than Allagash Brewing Company.
   • Catch Your Own Lobsters. 170 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA. Phone +1 207-761-0941. Web Visit website. Want to taste the freshest lobster of your life?

8. www.nationalgeographic.com › travel › articleTop 10 Things to Do in Portland, Maine - National Geographic

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   Jul 1, 2018 · The charming Midcoast towns of Camden, Rockland, and Rockport are less than two hours north of Portland by car and offer the classic small-town Maine experience, with countless hiking and...

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   Where is Portland Maine located?

   • Portland, city, seat (1760) of Cumberland county, southwestern Maine, U.S. The state’s largest city, it is the hub of a metropolitan statistical area that includes the cities of South Portland and Westbrook and the towns of Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Freeport, Gorham, Scarborough,

   Portland | Maine Coastal City, History & Sites | Britannica

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   How many people live in Portland Maine?

   • It has more than 65,000 inhabitants making it the largest city in Maine. Portland is a small seaside city with a high concentration of shops, restaurants, museums, galleries, tours and many things to see and do. Many people commute to Portland to work, and the city's population significantly increases in the summertime.

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   How big is Portland Maine?

   • According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 69.44 sq mi (179.85 km 2), of which 21.31 sq mi (55.19 km 2) is land and 48.13 sq mi (124.66 km 2) is water. [ 28 ] Portland is situated on a peninsula in Casco Bay on the Gulf of Maine and the Atlantic Ocean. Portland borders South Portland, Westbrook and Falmouth.

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   Is Portland Maine a good place to live?

   • As northern New England's cultural hub, Portland, Maine, has become a showcase for artists, musicians, craftsmen, and actors. This charming coastal city routinely appears on lists of America's best places to live, visit, dine, and play outdoors, and is also an increasingly popular port of call for cruise ships.

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   When did Portland become a state?

   • In 1775 the settlement (then known as Falmouth) was bombarded and burned by the British. Rebuilt, it was incorporated as a town in 1786 and named for the Isle of Portland in Dorsetshire, England. When Maine became a state in 1820, Portland served as the capital until 1831.

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   When did Portland become a city?

   • Rebuilt, it was incorporated as a town in 1786 and named for the Isle of Portland in Dorsetshire, England. When Maine became a state in 1820, Portland served as the capital until 1831. A fire that resulted from an Independence Day celebration destroyed much of the city centre in 1866.

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10. maineanencyclopedia.com › portlandPortland - Maine: An Encyclopedia

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    Portland is Maine’s most populous city, located in Cumberland County, settled in 1632 and incorporated as a town on July 4, 1786 from a portion of Ancient Falmouth. The latter was later to be dissolved into Cape Elizabeth, Westbrook, and an additional portion of Portland, Stroudwater. On March 26, 1833 Portland became a city.