From rocky beaches and iconic lighthouses to lobster rolls and Whoopie pies, the state of Maine is a huge draw for tourists each year. But the place to be this summer is Portland, Maine. And while most people know the larger tourist attractions, there are tons of lesser-known things to do in this wonderful city. Things that even Portland locals rave about. According to the Maine Office of Tourism, 15.3 million visitors visited Maine in 2022, with even more expected in 2023. Most tourists are drawn to the renovated Old Port Exchange in Portland along the waterfront with endless rows
Artists have always been drawn to the state’s rocky coast and fragrant pine forests. Now that same creative spirit is fueling changes in and around the city.