Portland is a small city that mixes urban sophistication with home-town friendliness. Portland's Old Port District has been restored to 19th century splendor, with cobbled streets and beautiful Victorian brick buildings hosting an eclectic mix of restaurants, microbreweries, art galleries, and specialty shops. Here you can enjoy views of Casco Bay while dining, or browse through the quaint shops selling crafts, antiques, and Maine-made products.

Most of Portland's best attractions are within a ten-minute walk. The Portland Museum of Art, housing a permanent collection of paintings by Winslow Homer, Renoir, Degas, Monet, Picasso, and other masters, is only five blocks away from the marine terminal. Next door is the Children's Museum of Maine. The State Theatre, The Merrill Auditorium and the Portland Performing Arts Center, offering concerts and other events, are in the same neighborhood.

Freeport, home to the world famous L. L. Bean sporting goods store, is just twenty minutes north of Portland. The Freeport Merchant's Association provides walking maps of the shopping Mecca. Whatever it is you're looking for- you're sure to find it in Freeport!

If rocky coastline and quaint village atmosphere is what you're looking for, Kennebunk - Kennebunkport can't be beat. Get a glimpse of President George Bush's summer home Walker's Point. 

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ON SITE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER - Plan the day's activities with assistance from the Greater Portland Convention & Visitor's Center and the Portland Downtown District. The on site visitor's center stocked with information about the wonderful sights and activities to do in Portland and the Southern Maine region.

ELECTRIC SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE - Ride an electric shuttle bus from the marine terminal to five different locations throughout the city's downtown area. The shuttle is $5.00 per person for an entire days pass.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - The city's department of waterfront and transportation closely monitors and polices the city's taxi and limousine services. Pick up a pocket sized information brochure at the terminal which outlines the rules and regulations, as well as the passenger bill of rights and other important information geared towards ensuring you enjoy Portland and its surrounding communities while using the services of private transportation providers.

INTERNET ACCESS
The Portland Public Library, Cybersenior.org, and the Javanet are all within walking distance of the marine terminals, and are easily accessible from the electric shuttle busses regular route. Simply inquire at the Visitor's Information Center in the terminal for more information.

LOCAL RESOURCES

City of Portland
Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Events in Portland
Freeport Merchant's Association
Greater Portland Chambers of Commerce
Maine Information
Maine's Travel Guide
Maine Office of Tourism
Portland's Downtown District
Portland International Jetport
Portland Pirates Pro Hockey
Portland Press Herald Newspaper
Portland Seadogs AA Baseball
Portland Symphony
Portland Travel Guide

PORTLAND'S CRUISING PARTNERS
American Canadian Caribbean Line
American Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruises
Cunard Line
Fred Olsen Cruises
Holland American Westours, Inc.
Norwegian Cruise Line
P & O Cruises
Princess Cruises
Regal Cruises
Royal Caribbean Int'l
Silversea Cruises
Seabourn Cruise Line
The World of Residensea

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