Back Cove, Portland

Name: Back Cove
Address: Portland, United States

#45 among attractions in Portland

City, Relax in park, Park

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Facts and practical information

Back Cove is an estuary basin on the northern side of the City of Portland, Maine's downtown district. It is nearly circular and about one mile in diameter. Baxter Boulevard, a popular loop trail, runs around the circumference of the cove. Being tidal, Back Cove dries out to mud flats at low tide and is not commercially navigable. It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as Back Bay. Its mouth is crossed by Interstate 295 on Tukey's Bridge. ()

Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°40'19"N, 70°16'6"W

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Back Cove – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eastern Promenade, Time and Temperature Building, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland Farmers Market.

1.1 miE
Cycling, Bike path, Playground
Eastern Promenade, Portland
28 min walk • The Eastern Promenade is a historic promenade, 68.2-acre public park and recreation area in Portland, Maine. Construction of the Promenade began in 1836 and continued periodically until 1934.
1.1 miSE
Cycling, Bike path
Time and Temperature Building, Portland
29 min walk • The Time and Temperature Building, originally known as the Chapman Building, and officially 477 Congress Street, is a fourteen-story office building in downtown Portland, Maine.
1 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland
25 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a historic cathedral at 307 Congress Street in Portland, Maine that serves as seat of the Diocese of Portland. The pastor is Bishop Robert Deeley, and the rector is Father Seamus Griesbach.
0.9 miS
Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
Portland Farmers Market, Portland
24 min walk • The Portland Farmers Market is a farmers market in Portland, Maine, U.S. which has been in continuous operation since 1768.
1 miSE
Museum, History museum
Maine Historical Society, Portland
26 min walk • The Maine Historical Society is the official state historical society of Maine. It is located at 489 Congress Street in downtown Portland.
0.9 miS
Park
Deering Oaks, Portland
23 min walk • Deering Oaks is a 55-acre public park in Portland, Maine, which has a baseball diamond, tennis courts, a playground, and a pond.
1.1 miSE
Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Lincoln Park, Portland
28 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.
0.9 miE
Park
Fort Sumner, Portland
24 min walk • Fort Sumner was a coastal defense fortification on Munjoy Hill in Portland, Maine, United States. It was built in 1794 as part of the first system of coastal fortifications built by the United States.
1 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Merrill Auditorium, Portland
26 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.
0.7 miNE
Bridge
Tukey's Bridge, Portland
18 min walk • Tukey's Bridge is a bridge connecting the neighborhoods of Munjoy Hill and East Deering in Portland, Maine. It is part of Interstate 295, U.S. Route 1, and State Route 26.
1 miSE
43°39'45"N • 70°15'11"W
Maine Jewish Museum, Portland
26 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Back Cove?

Nearby attractions include Payson Park, Portland (17 min walk), Osher Map Library & Smith Center for Cartographic Education, Portland (17 min walk), Tukey's Bridge, Portland (18 min walk), Albert Brenner Glickman Family Library, Portland (18 min walk).

How to get to Back Cove by public transport?

The nearest stations to Back Cove:

Bus

693 • Lines: Hsk (19 min walk)

Ferry

Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal (39 min walk)