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This large inlet connected to the sea by a small canal, has a recreation path over 3 mi (5 km) long and was designed by the firm of Frederick Law Olmsted and lined with linden trees to memorialize World War I dead.
Back Cove is an estuary basin on the northern side of the downtown district of Portland, Maine. It is almost circular in form and about 1 mile (1.6 km) in diameter.
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A area in Portland with a tennis court, baseball diamond, playground and pond. You can ice skate on the pond in the winter. In the summer, you can enjoy a wading pool and, on Saturday mornings, an extensive farmers' market. Outdoor concerts, Shakespeare in the Park, and the Festival of the Nations take place here as well.
A notable street providing amazing views of the Casco Bay and the islands, as well as historic homes. The street also borders green space that is home to walking trails, public tennis courts, swimming options at East End Beach, and, in the warmer months, a range of food trucks.
Built in 1807 by Captain Lemuel Moody, this National Historic Landmark is the only existing historic maritime signal station in the United States. Educational tours are offered at the tower and you can climb to the top on your own. Either way, you get great views of the waterfront.
Located in Portland's historic Old Port, Fore River Gallery is owned and operated by four Maine artists, Elizabeth Prior, Mike M. Marks, TJ McDermott and Liz Marks. Displaying the work they create, they offer a wide range of fine art including jewelry, paintings, sculptures and ceramics.
Guided historical walking tours highlighting stories of marginalized communities, peoples, and histories. Routes explore downtown, the Old Port, and working waterfront.
Baseball. A Boston Red Sox AA affiliate with a Fenway Park replica field.