Veteran's Memorial Bridge, Portland

#43 among attractions in Portland

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Veteran's Memorial Bridge is a bridge connecting the cities of Portland, Maine and South Portland, Maine. The bridge spans the Fore River and is part of U.S. Route 1. The original Veteran's Memorial Bridge was built in 1954 and was described as 'rapidly deteriorating' prior to its demolition. Designated a top infrastructure priority by Maine state government, a new bridge was built beginning in 2010. The new bridge was completed on November 30, 2012. General contractor Reed & Reed of Woolwich, Maine was awarded the rebuilding contractor. Reed & Reed estimated the new bridge would stand for 100 years. ()

Coordinates: 43°38'36"N, 70°17'3"W

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Veteran's Memorial Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hadlock Field, Thomas Brackett Reed House, Portland Museum of Art, Portland Farmers Market.

1 miN
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Hadlock Field, Portland
25 min walk • Hadlock Field is a minor league baseball stadium in Portland, Maine. It is primarily home to the Portland Sea Dogs of the Double-A Northeast but also the Portland High School Bulldogs and Deering High School Rams baseball teams.
0.9 miNE
Cycling, Bike path
Thomas Brackett Reed House, Portland
24 min walk • The Thomas Brackett Reed House is a historic brick duplex house at 30–32 Deering Street in Portland, Maine. Built in 1876, the house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975 for its association with Thomas Brackett Reed, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
1.3 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Performing arts
Portland Museum of Art, Portland
34 min walk • The Portland Museum of Art, or PMA, is the largest and oldest public art institution in the U.S. state of Maine. Founded as the Portland Society of Art in 1882. It is located in the downtown area known as The Arts District in Portland, Maine.
1.3 miNE
Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
Portland Farmers Market, Portland
33 min walk • The Portland Farmers Market is a farmers market in Portland, Maine, U.S. which has been in continuous operation since 1768.
1.3 miNE
Concerts and shows, Music venue, Theater
State Theatre, Portland
33 min walk • The State Theatre is a historic theater located at 609 Congress Street in downtown Portland, Maine, which features a combination of Moorish and Art Deco architecture. It reopened as a 1,870-seat performing arts venue in 2010.
1.1 miNE
Concerts and shows, Memorial
One Longfellow Square, Portland
28 min walk • The Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Monument is a public monument in Portland, Maine's West End. Located on the corner of State and Congress Street, it honors poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who was born in Portland in 1807.
0.7 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Williston-West Church and Parish House, Portland
19 min walk • The Williston-West Church and Parish House are an historic church and house at 32 Thomas Street in the West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, United States. The church was built in 1897, and is a significant Gothic work by Francis H. Fassett. The parish house, built in 1905, was designed by John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens.
0.5 miE
Historical place, Cemetery
Western Cemetery, Portland
14 min walk • The Western Cemetery is an urban cemetery in Portland, Maine. At one time Portland's home for the "poor and indigent", the cemetery is named for its location in city's West End neighborhood and proximity to the Western Promenade.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Portland Fire Museum, Portland
30 min walk • The Portland Fire Museum is a fire museum in Portland, Maine. Located at 157 Spring Street in the former home of Fire Engine 4, the museum is operated by the Portland Veteran Firemen's Association. It showcases the history of firefighting in Portland, including a number of retired firetrucks.
1.2 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland
30 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. Luke is an Episcopal cathedral located in Portland, Maine, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Maine.
1 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Neal Dow House, Portland
26 min walk • The Neal Dow House, also known as Gen. Neal Dow House, is an historic house found at 714 Congress Street in Portland, Maine. It was built in 1829 for noted politician and prohibitionist Neal Dow, and was later designated a National Historic Landmark for that association.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Veteran's Memorial Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Western Promenade, Portland (13 min walk), John Calvin Stevens House, Portland (14 min walk), Western Cemetery, Portland (14 min walk), Maine Central Railroad General Office Building, Portland (15 min walk).

How to get to Veteran's Memorial Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Veteran's Memorial Bridge:

Bus

Congress St + Frederic St • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)
Greyhound Bus Terminal (19 min walk)

Train

Portland (21 min walk)