Munjoy Hill: What to do in a day
Mornings on Munjoy Hill begin at Hilltop Coffee (207.780.0025), where coffee lovers spread out over their papers and warm scones or sticky buns. Up the street, Rosemont… Read more »
Run Casco Bay Bridge: 4.0 miles
This out-and-back run takes you through the Old Port’s historic shopping district, along Portland’s working waterfront, and across the Casco Bay Bridge to South Portland. With Tommy’s… Read more »
Summer Daytrip Destinations Off the Peninsula
There is so much to do on the peninsula, but nearby white sandy beaches, islands, and historical landmarks are awaiting exploration on summer days—most require only a… Read more »
Run Washington Avenue to Back Cove: 5.0 miles
This route skirts one of Portland’s up-and-coming neighborhoods and takes you to the city’s most-loved running loop. With Tommy’s Park in front of you, take a right… Read more »
Run Eastern Promenade Trail to Bayside Trail: 4.4 miles
This run gives you glimpses of the Casco Bay islands via the Eastern Prom, and access to the newly completed Bayside Trail. As above, take Exchange and… Read more »
Old Port Yoga with Instructor Bret Russman
Bret Russman’s style of instruction, an approach that’s “90 percent strength and flexibility and 10 percent everything else,” has students lining up their yoga mats anywhere a… Read more »
The Rise of the New Hotels in the Old Port
If you build it, they will come, especially if you put your hotel in Portland’s hip downtown. In hotel-speak they call it a sense of arrival: that… Read more »