Portland is located on a peninsula in Casco Bay on the Southern Maine coast approximately 100 miles (161 km) north of Boston, Massachusetts.
Portland is a small seaside city with a high concentration of shops, restaurants, museums, galleries, tours and many things to see and do.
The Arts District, centered on Congress Street, is home to the Portland Museum of Art, Portland Public Library, Maine College of Art, Children's Museum of Maine, as well as many smaller art galleries and studios.
The Old Port district is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife. The Port of Portland is the largest tonnage seaport in New England.
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