9 Breweries in Portland, Maine, to Try When Visiting

Portland, Maine, is a beer city. There is no doubt about that. It really doesn’t take long after arriving that you really begin to appreciate just how many Portland breweries there are, and when you reflect on just how small the city is outright, the scale of the beer scene here is truly impressive.

While we didn’t make it to all of the breweries in Portland during our visit, we did hit a good cross-section and share a summary of each in the round-up below!

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Take a Virtual Walk on the Freedom Trail in Boston

If you paid even the slightest attention during your American history classes in school, odds are good you know a bit about Boston’s impact on the Revolutionary War and the subsequent founding of our country.

If you forgot your history, well, the Freedom Trail in Boston has you covered with a self-guided walking tour (aptly named the Freedom Trail) through many of the historical sights, landmarks, and buildings. 

In this one, we thought we’d take you on a fun little virtual tour of some of our favorite sights from the Boston Freedom Trail!

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Salt & Steel Review – A Delightful Meal in Bar Harbor

Salt & Steel in Bar Harbor, Maine, is a modern fine dining restaurant that utilizes local and seasonal ingredients to serve up delicious and creative plates.

Walking down Main St. in Bar Harbor on our first night in town, the spot immediately stood out to us as it looked new and was located inside an old house- from the outside it was absolutely adorable. After looking up the menu we decided to give it a try on our next night in town.

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Pai Men Miyake Review – A Stellar Seafood Feast in Portland

During our recent time in Portland, Maine, as food lovers we were overwhelmed with the huge number of highly rated and award-winning restaurants in such a small town. We were also torn between eating as much lobster and seafood as humanly possible and exploring some of the other types of cuisine available in Portland.

When we heard about Pai Men Miyake, which incorporates local seafood into Japanese cuisine, we knew it ticked both boxes and that we absolutely had to check it out.

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