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The Old Port neighborhood of Portland is known for its cobblestone streets and 19th century brick buildings.

The Old Port neighborhood of Portland is known for its cobblestone streets and 19th century brick buildings.

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Portland is Maine’s largest city, as well as its economic capital. Perched on a peninsula, Portland’s rugged coastline and charming cityscape seamlessly blend together, resulting in the quintessential New England fishing town. Portland’s once fishing-based economy is now grounded in the service industry, as the city has become quite the tourist destination. In 2009, Forbes.com ranked Portland as America’s number one most-livable city.

Visit the Arts District, just a few blocks from the waterfront. Here you can explore the Portland Museum of Art, the Institute of Contemporary Art at the Maine College of Art, the Center for Maine History or the State Theater. Old Port is a quaint area of the city, where you can walk the cobblestone streets, feast on succulent Maine lobster or window shop. Portland is a great place for hiking and other outdoor activities. Payson Park, Baxter Woods, Fore River Sanctuary and Deer Oaks Park are just a few of the beautiful outdoor locations that Portland has to offer.