Bagheera, Portland

Name: Bagheera
Address: 72 Commercial St, Portland, 04101-4749, United States
Telephone: +1 207-245-8758

#36 among attractions in Portland

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Bagheera, formerly Beacon Rock, is a historic schooner normally berthed at the Maine State Pier in Portland, Maine. She is a two-masted auxiliary rigged schooner, built in 1924 by the noted naval architect John G. Alden, and is noted for her racing success on the Great Lakes. She is now owned and operated by the Portland Schooner Company, which offers sailing tours of Casco Bay, using Bagheera and Wendameen. Bagheera was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. ()

Built: 1923 (101 years ago)Coordinates: 43°39'21"N, 70°14'52"W

Address

72 Commercial StDowntown PortlandPortland 04101-4749 United States

Contact

+1 207-245-8758

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Bagheera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cross Insurance Arena, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, Time and Temperature Building, Monument Square.

0.6 miW
Sport venue, Theater, Sport
Cross Insurance Arena, Portland
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Museum, History museum
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, Portland
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Cycling, Bike path
Time and Temperature Building, Portland
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Square
Monument Square, Portland
13 min walk • Monument Square is a town square located in downtown Portland, Maine, about halfway between the East Bayside and Old Port neighorhoods.
0.8 miW
Museum, Art museum, Performing arts
Portland Museum of Art, Portland
20 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.
0.8 miW
Concerts and shows, Music venue, Theater
State Theatre, Portland
21 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.
0.4 miNW
Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Lincoln Park, Portland
12 min walk • Lincoln Park is a 1.8-acre urban park in downtown Portland, Maine. Created in 1866 following the 1866 Great Fire which burned down most of the buildings of Portland, it was named in honor of former President Abraham Lincoln.
0.5 miNW
City hall
Portland City Hall, Portland
14 min walk • Portland City Hall is the center of city government in Portland, Maine. It is located at 389 Congress Street, and is set in a prominent rise, anchoring a cluster of civic buildings at the eastern end of Portland's downtown.
0.8 miN
Church, Theater, Queen Anne architecture
St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland
21 min walk • The St. Lawrence Arts Center is a performing arts center and community space at 76 Congress Street in the Munjoy Hill district of Portland, Maine. It is located in the former parish house of the St. Lawrence Church, a historic Romanesque church that was built in 1897 and demolished in 2008.
0.6 miNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Merrill Auditorium, Portland
15 min walk • Merrill Auditorium is a 1,908-seat auditorium located in Portland, Maine, United States. Originally known as Portland City Hall Auditorium, it is located in the eastern section of Portland City Hall.
0.5 miN
Cemetery
Eastern Cemetery, Portland
13 min walk • Eastern Cemetery is a historic cemetery at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Congress Street in the East Bayside neighborhood of Portland, Maine. Established in 1668, it is the city's oldest historic site, and has more than 4,000 marked graves. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bagheera open?

Bagheera is open:

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 9 pm
Saturday 9 am - 9 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Bagheera?

Nearby attractions include Wendameen Yacht, Portland (3 min walk), Maine State Pier, Portland (4 min walk), United States Custom House, Portland (6 min walk), Mariner's Church, Portland (7 min walk).

How to get to Bagheera by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bagheera:

Ferry

Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal (1 min walk)

Bus

City Hall - Congress St. • Lines: 9B (13 min walk)
Congress St + India St • Lines: 9B, Brz (13 min walk)