Portland, United States

Portland Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Settled: 1632Population: 66.9 thous. (2019)Area: 69.44 mi²Elevation: 69 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°39'27"N, 70°15'33"W
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Portland Top Attractions

Portland Attractions - What to See and Explore

Portland offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, Hadlock Field, Monument Square, Portland Observatory. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Portland by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Portland.

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Portland – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Portland, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Funtown Splashtown USA (Saco), Lost Valley Ski Area (Lewiston), Shawnee Peak (Bridgton).

  • funtown splashtown usa saco12 milesSW
  • lost valley ski area lewiston33 milesN
  • shawnee peak bridgton39 milesNW
  • bates college museum of art lewiston31 milesN
  • maine maritime museum bath28 milesNE

Best Time To Visit Portland

Learn when is the best time to travel to Portland weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February, June, July, August and September. Most of it rains in October, November and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Portland?

What is the best time to visit Portland?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Where to next? Visit maine Maine region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United States.