 The
beautiful town of Falmouth is located just north of
Portland on the coast of Maine. Falmouth is one of the fastest-growing
towns in Southern Maine with its schools ranked as one of
the best in the State. It is a desirable community with its
proximity to the ocean, its indoor and outdoor ice skating
rinks, cinemas, shopping, 3 golf courses & many parks
and recreational facilities.
Portland?s
Old Port is located at the city?s waterfront
shopping district & is the heart of Portland?s
cultural scene. The Old Port is cramped with restaurants,
coffee houses, bars, boutiques, museums, art galleries & the Cumberland Civic Center which is home to the
Portland Pirates Ice Hockey, and hosts concerts & special
events.
Portland
Museum of Art is located at 7 Congress Square and
is Maine?s oldest museum with featured works of Renoir,
Degas, Monet, Picasso, Homer & Wyeth. Call 207/775.6148
 Portland
Head Light is located at 1000 Shore Road in neighboring
Cape Elizabeth. It is Maine?s first and most famous
lighthouse often featured on magazine covers, calendars
& postcards. It is located near of the entrance of Portland
Harbor & is accessible by car.
Casco
Bay Ferry Lines is located at Commercial Street
in downtown Portland. Take the mail route and island hop
for the afternoon or take a romantic sunset cruise with
live entertainment on board. For reservations go to www.cascobaylines.com
The Lobster is probably what Maine is best known for. This
delicious delicacy is caught year round from the cold waters
of the North Atlantic. Known for its distinctive flavor,
both mild and slightly sweet. It is enjoyed in chowders,
sandwiches and all by itself! We highly recommend enjoying
a Maine lobster bake with steamers, corn on the cob & corn bread.
Two
Lights State Park is located on the ocean in Cape
Elizabeth. This park features picnic areas, tables and a
snack
shack with fresh seafood. Take the walking path to the
shore and enjoy the beautiful views of the Atlantic!
Sebago Lake is the largest lake in this area and
the second largest in the State of Maine. It has excellent
water quality and is the source of the city of Portland?s
drinking water; therefore, the southernmost part of the
lake is restricted from any boating and swimming. The lake
covers 28,771 acres, approximately 8 miles wide by 10 miles
long, and is located in six towns, Windham, Standish, Sebago,
Naples, Casco and Raymond. It has a maximum depth of 316
feet.
Portland
Public Market is located at 25 Preble Street. This
original timber-free building is the largest in the East.
Built in 1998, it is home to 25 local farmers and food producers
and is open daily.
Portland
Seadogs located at the new Hadlock Field on Park
Avenue. Enjoy Portland?s own minor league baseball
team. Call 207/874.8200 for more information.
The
Maine Mall located at Maine Mall Road in South Portland
has over 150 retail stores, ATM machines, restaurants, movie
theaters & hair salons. Get everything done in just
one place. The Maine Mall is conveniently located off Exit
7 of the Maine Turnpike.
L.L.
Bean Retail Store & Factory Outlet is located
in downtown Freeport
set amidst the many other retail stores. A trip to Maine wouldn?t be
complete without a stop to L.L.Bean a.k.a "Beans". Open 24 hours a day,
7 days a week, it?s the store that never closes. Purchase home
furnishings, clothing, camp gear, and hunting & fishing equipment.
The kids will love the trout pond and climbing the rock wall. Don?t
miss The Gap, Banana Republic, Ben & Jerry?s Ice Cream, Calvin
Klein, & Ralph Lauren too.
 Amtrak?s
Downeaster is located at Thompson?s Point Road
in Portland (just off Congress Street) and is the fastest
growing mode of transportation from Portland to Boston!
The Downeaster provides four round trips daily between Portland
and Boston?s North Station. Stretch out and relax and
enjoy the lunch and snacks in the caf?. Ticket information:
www.thedowneaster.com
An ERA Today Realty professional has the experience
and knowledge to guide you through all aspects of purchasing
and selling your Maine home with the ERA Customer Service
Guarantee.
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