Travel Series
Portland, ME with Christina and Beth
Christina and Beth, of ChappyWrap give us their top picks of places to go and see in Portland, ME.
GO-TO COFFEE SPOT:
Tandem Coffee – don’t forget to try the breakfast sandwich and a cinnamon roll.
BEST COCKTAIL:
Anything on the menu at Blyth & Burrows – and you’ll love the speakeasy vibes of the back room.
KID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITY:
A trip to a Portland Sea Dogs Minor League Baseball game is summer in Maine at it’s finest!
SCENIC STROLL:
Walk the Cliff Walk at Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth – and grab a lobster roll at the Bite into Maine food truck when you’re done!
FAVORITE PLACE TO:GET PAMPERED (spa, salon, etc.)
The Spa at Inn By the Sea
What are your go-to lunch spots?
Eventide Oyster Co., Duckfat and Luke’s Lobster.
Favorite Dinner Restaurants?
Street and Co and Via Vecchia
What are your top hotel recommendations?
Blind Tiger, The Press Hotel
Favorite local boutique, antique stores, etc.?
Folly 101, Blanche and Mimi and Little are some of our faves
What are your can't-miss recommendations for friends visiting from out of town?
Take yourself on a brewery tour – there are endless options!
Favorite activities for an ideal day in the sun?
Pick up sandwiches from Hanks in Scarborough and head to Ferry Beach for the most perfect beach day. Be sure to check the tides!
A touristy attraction that you'd actually suggest?
Take a tour of the harbor on Rocky Bottom Tours. You’ll get to learn all about Maine lobstering, pull lobster traps and see amazing views of the gorgeous Maine coast from the water. And the Rocky Bottom team is the BEST!
Any other Portland hidden gems you'd be willing to share?
The Cookie Jar in Cape Elizabeth (10 minutes from Portland) makes the best donuts in the world!
How would you style Sunshine Tienda for a day in Portland?
We packed our Sunshine Tienda hats for our beach picnic lunch – then popped on the cutest Sunshine Tienda earrings for shopping and dinner downtown!