{"id":1977,"date":"2017-05-12T11:59:09","date_gmt":"2017-05-12T15:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2017.portlandme.wordcamp.org\/?p=1977"},"modified":"2017-05-12T12:06:53","modified_gmt":"2017-05-12T16:06:53","slug":"places-portland-maine-wcpwm17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portlandme.wordcamp.org\/2017\/places-portland-maine-wcpwm17\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Places to See While in Portland, Maine for WCPWM17"},"content":{"rendered":"

Traveling to Portland, Maine for WCPWM17? If you\u2019re planning to join in on the festivities Friday May 26th and Saturday May 27th, you may want to consider extending your stay.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no better excuse than WordCamp Portland, ME to visit one of America\u2019s most liveable cities<\/a>, home to award winning chefs. Make the case to your employer and take the week off for these must-see spots.<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Peak\u2019s Island<\/h5>\n
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Photo credit @steinbeckett<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of Portland\u2019s crown jewels, Peak\u2019s Island has beautiful ocean views. Accessing it is quite easy with round-trip ferry tickets<\/a> under $8. If you\u2019re looking for drink specials, music, and conga lines, check out Reggae Sunday at Jones Landing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. The Old Port<\/h5>\n
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Photo credit @sleepytelly<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dining, shopping, coastal views – The Old Port<\/a> has it all. After dark the area transforms into one of Maine\u2019s few nightlife spots.<\/p>\n

3. The Portland Observatory<\/h5>\n
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Photo credit @katastictravels2<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Get a bird\u2019s eye view of Portland in this 210-year-old tower. Admission to The Portland Observatory<\/a> for adults is just $10 and includes a guided tour.<\/p>\n

138 Congress Street on Munjoy Hill<\/em><\/p>\n

4. Craft Beer Breweries<\/h5>\n
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Photo credit @bissellbrothers<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you like craft beer, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Portland, Maine was recently dubbed, “Beer Capital, USA,” in an article by Forbes<\/a>. Stop by and rub elbows with IPA connoisseurs and hop heads.<\/p>\n

Yummy brews:<\/p>\n

Liquid Riot Bottling Co.<\/a> – 250 Commercial St<\/em>
\nBissell Brothers<\/a> – 4 Thompson\u2019s Point #108<\/em>
\nAllagash Brewing Company<\/a> – 50 Industrial Way<\/em><\/p>\n

5. The Portland Museum of Art<\/h5>\n
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Photo credit @ptldmuseumofart<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Portland Museum of Art<\/a> will please almost all art critics. It houses an eclectic mix of art – from marble sculptures, to modern contemporary, to 19th century landscapes. Adult tickets are $15.<\/p>\n

7 Congress Square<\/em><\/p>\n

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Whether you\u2019re a Maine native or traveling to Portland from afar – you don\u2019t want to miss it\u2019s many attractions. Most of all, WCPWM17!<\/p>\n

Get your tickets here<\/a>, starting at just $10.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Traveling to Portland, Maine for WCPWM17? If you\u2019re planning to join in on the festivities Friday May 26th and Saturday May 27th, you may want to consider extending your stay. There\u2019s no better excuse than WordCamp Portland, ME to visit one of America\u2019s most liveable cities, home to award winning chefs. Make the case to … <\/p>\n

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