Old Port

Activity Overview

The Old Port is a historic area of Portland, Maine that features shops, restaurants, and other attractions alongside bustling fishing piers. It's the perfect place for a leisurely stroll if you're interested in spectacular coastal views, but it also offers plenty of shops where you can search for souvenirs and restaurants that sell delicious food. It's a thriving area of Portland to explore any weekend, but it's especially exciting during the annual Old Port Festival, which features live musical performances, local arts and crafts, sidewalk sales, children's activities, and popular carnival foods.

Things to Do

• Explore the O with Wicked Walking Tours, which offers a ghost tour of Portland featuring local comedians, actors, and opera singers that is perfect for children and adults.
• Climb aboard the Downeast Duck, an hour-long amphibious tour of the Old Port and Casco Bay.
• If your family loves trying new foods, consider the Old Port Culinary Walking Tour offered by Maine Foodie Tours, which includes 6-7 samples of Maine-inspired foods as you learn about Portland's history.

Old Port Insider Tips

• On a sunny day, rent a sea kayak or paddleboard to explore Casco Bay and enjoy the spectacular views of the Old Port area.
• If you're visiting Portland early in the summer, don't miss the Old Port Festival, which is one of the city's most popular annual events.
• Need more ideas of things to do in the Old Port neighborhood? You can find a complete list of events, restaurants, shops, and activities in downtown Portland here.