Guidebook for Cape Elizabeth

Ron And Heidi
Ron And Heidi
Guidebook for Cape Elizabeth

Parks & Nature

Beautiful Park with coastal views of Portland and surrounding islands. Take a photo of Portland Headlight one of Americas most visited lighthouses. Or bring a picninc / grab a lobster roll from the local food truck. A great place to see.
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Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore Rd
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Beautiful Park with coastal views of Portland and surrounding islands. Take a photo of Portland Headlight one of Americas most visited lighthouses. Or bring a picninc / grab a lobster roll from the local food truck. A great place to see.
Beautiful white sand beach with hiking trails that abut the park. Great Views and ocean air.
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Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach Rd
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Beautiful white sand beach with hiking trails that abut the park. Great Views and ocean air.
Rocky coastline and bluffs surround this old Armory. Picinc tables and charcoal grills are available throughout the park. Dramatic views. One of our favorite places to be, summer or winter.
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Two Lights State Park
7 Tower Dr
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Rocky coastline and bluffs surround this old Armory. Picinc tables and charcoal grills are available throughout the park. Dramatic views. One of our favorite places to be, summer or winter.
Local area beach. Very busy in summer and parking for a fee usually $10 /day. Nice beach with a rivermouth entering into the sea. Popular destination for Familes and surfing.
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Higgins Beach
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Local area beach. Very busy in summer and parking for a fee usually $10 /day. Nice beach with a rivermouth entering into the sea. Popular destination for Familes and surfing.
So I considered not posting this beach because its my favorite surfing spot for summer. White sand beach with long walks in either direction. If you head south you can walk up to the Black Point Inn and have a drink, or lunch on the beautiful deck. Make sure you bring your shoes! The beach lot is extremely busy in the summer; expect to wait in line ! Cost is per person and rates vary from season but usually around $8/ Adult There is also a local beach food truck "Mainley Burgers" that serves great hamburgers and fries.
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Scarborough Beach
Black Point Rd
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So I considered not posting this beach because its my favorite surfing spot for summer. White sand beach with long walks in either direction. If you head south you can walk up to the Black Point Inn and have a drink, or lunch on the beautiful deck. Make sure you bring your shoes! The beach lot is extremely busy in the summer; expect to wait in line ! Cost is per person and rates vary from season but usually around $8/ Adult There is also a local beach food truck "Mainley Burgers" that serves great hamburgers and fries.
Great local trail to breath in the fresh air. Take a hike through the woods, past ponds and a small water fall. You might even spot turtles sunning themselves, or ducklings going for their first swim! Dogs are allowed but only in morning until 9 and afternoon after 5pm. Get lost and relax....
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Robinson Woods Trail
1088 Shore Rd
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Great local trail to breath in the fresh air. Take a hike through the woods, past ponds and a small water fall. You might even spot turtles sunning themselves, or ducklings going for their first swim! Dogs are allowed but only in morning until 9 and afternoon after 5pm. Get lost and relax....

Food Scene

Great bakery with coffee and amazing bagels, scones breads and many other goodies.Ranked as one of Maines best small businesses
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Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble St
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Great bakery with coffee and amazing bagels, scones breads and many other goodies.Ranked as one of Maines best small businesses
Great outdoor seating next to South Portland Marina. Great place to grab a drink and take in the views.
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Saltwater Grille
231 Front St
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Great outdoor seating next to South Portland Marina. Great place to grab a drink and take in the views.
Hole in the wall ,but great place to get sandwiches for the beach or picnic. Call ahead as they are usually busy.
Anania's - Broadway/Ferry Village
323 Broadway
Hole in the wall ,but great place to get sandwiches for the beach or picnic. Call ahead as they are usually busy.
Local area liquor store. Good sandwiches and subs to go.
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Sam Di Pietro Market
385 Cottage Road
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Local area liquor store. Good sandwiches and subs to go.
Funky little breakfast spot. Good food, outside seating. I recommend the lox and bagel.
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158 Pickett Street Cafe
158 Benjamin W Pickett St
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Funky little breakfast spot. Good food, outside seating. I recommend the lox and bagel.
Top 5 restaurant in Portland. Small plates Tapas style delicious combinations The owner Chris and his wife Page offer great service with style. Moderate to high cost but well worth it.
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Central Provisions
414 Fore St
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Top 5 restaurant in Portland. Small plates Tapas style delicious combinations The owner Chris and his wife Page offer great service with style. Moderate to high cost but well worth it.
Very small and intimate fine Italian dining; local crowd great food.
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Enio's Eatery
347 Cottage Rd
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Very small and intimate fine Italian dining; local crowd great food.
Away from the hustle and bustle of the "Old Port" Davids 388 is a bistro style setting with a local crowd . Good drinks and great food.
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Davids 388 Restaurant
388 Cottage Rd
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Away from the hustle and bustle of the "Old Port" Davids 388 is a bistro style setting with a local crowd . Good drinks and great food.
If you're looking for a regular summer retreat for locals,look no further! Grab a lobster roll or hamburger and fries and sit at a simple picnic table right on the ocean front, with a view of the light house. Bring your own beer or wine! They have no liquor license.. A classic summer destination. Pretty crowded during peak summer months.
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The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights Rd
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If you're looking for a regular summer retreat for locals,look no further! Grab a lobster roll or hamburger and fries and sit at a simple picnic table right on the ocean front, with a view of the light house. Bring your own beer or wine! They have no liquor license.. A classic summer destination. Pretty crowded during peak summer months.
The artist Winslow Homer created many beautiful Maine landscape paintings depicting the raw ocean and its beauty. Homers works are truly a gem to see. His inspiration was Prouts Neck, where The Black Point Inn (established 1878) is located. We love to take a walk there from Scarborough Beach state park and have a drink, lunch, or both. This is truly a hidden gem. After lunch/brunch you may want to take the cliff walk around Prout's Neck. Gorgeous scenery.
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Black Point Inn
510 Black Point Rd
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The artist Winslow Homer created many beautiful Maine landscape paintings depicting the raw ocean and its beauty. Homers works are truly a gem to see. His inspiration was Prouts Neck, where The Black Point Inn (established 1878) is located. We love to take a walk there from Scarborough Beach state park and have a drink, lunch, or both. This is truly a hidden gem. After lunch/brunch you may want to take the cliff walk around Prout's Neck. Gorgeous scenery.
Rated as one of the best restaurants in Portland you will quickly realize why. Good drinks and excellent seafood menu . Oysters are what put them on the map, but they offer literally the best mini lobster roll we have ever had. Lots of different wines and brews are on the menu. Expect to wait but is a delicious treat anytime you go.
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle St
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Rated as one of the best restaurants in Portland you will quickly realize why. Good drinks and excellent seafood menu . Oysters are what put them on the map, but they offer literally the best mini lobster roll we have ever had. Lots of different wines and brews are on the menu. Expect to wait but is a delicious treat anytime you go.
Ok so French fries cooked in Duck Fat? That was the brainchild of the Belgians. The James Beard award winner Rob Evans and owner of Duck Fat has created a delectable selection of paninis, soups, salads, a variety of spirits and non-alcohloic beverages including their own flavored sodas - and of course french fries!
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Duckfat
43 Middle St
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Ok so French fries cooked in Duck Fat? That was the brainchild of the Belgians. The James Beard award winner Rob Evans and owner of Duck Fat has created a delectable selection of paninis, soups, salads, a variety of spirits and non-alcohloic beverages including their own flavored sodas - and of course french fries!
Because sometimes you just need a good beer and Pizza. Brick Oven pizzas and local beer create a simple Portland classic. Thin crispy crust and organic ingredients make this a loacal favorite.
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Flatbread Company
72 Commercial St
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Because sometimes you just need a good beer and Pizza. Brick Oven pizzas and local beer create a simple Portland classic. Thin crispy crust and organic ingredients make this a loacal favorite.
The best BBQ in the Portland area and only 1 mile away. Draft beers, wines and cocktails available.My favorites are pulled pork and brisket. Real quality smoked meats and a giant smoker house. Real texas style BBQ.
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Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage Rd
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The best BBQ in the Portland area and only 1 mile away. Draft beers, wines and cocktails available.My favorites are pulled pork and brisket. Real quality smoked meats and a giant smoker house. Real texas style BBQ.
Simple Thai food with large menu selection. We usually pick it up or have it delivered but there is a dining room if you prefer to go out. Very close only a mile away.
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Thai Taste
435 Cottage Rd
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Simple Thai food with large menu selection. We usually pick it up or have it delivered but there is a dining room if you prefer to go out. Very close only a mile away.
Started in 1994 as a small coffee shop now they have several locations. The local pride of portlands coffee consumers find your latte,cappuccino,or just a good cup of Joe. Enjoy fresh baked goods while you sit back and relax with nothing to do but smile.
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Coffee By Design
43 Washington Ave
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Started in 1994 as a small coffee shop now they have several locations. The local pride of portlands coffee consumers find your latte,cappuccino,or just a good cup of Joe. Enjoy fresh baked goods while you sit back and relax with nothing to do but smile.
Standard Bakery is the best bakery in Portland. Baguettes,brioche,boule,rustica,pain au levanne,brownies,cookies,madelines,sticky buns,brownies,scones,crossiants. YUM YUM YUM!!
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Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial St
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Standard Bakery is the best bakery in Portland. Baguettes,brioche,boule,rustica,pain au levanne,brownies,cookies,madelines,sticky buns,brownies,scones,crossiants. YUM YUM YUM!!
For 25 years Beckys has been the go to spot for fresh food served around the clock. Offering classic american breakfast,lunch and dinner. Usually a fifteen to twenty mintue wait but delicious food and budget friendly.
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Joe's Boathouse Catering
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For 25 years Beckys has been the go to spot for fresh food served around the clock. Offering classic american breakfast,lunch and dinner. Usually a fifteen to twenty mintue wait but delicious food and budget friendly.
Hand made noodles ? Asian American influence your tastebuds here. Spicy sweet sour ? This unique open table dining is a great place to chat with a local or tourist just visiting. Full bar and unique drinks make this a fun spot.
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The Honey Paw
78 Middle St
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Hand made noodles ? Asian American influence your tastebuds here. Spicy sweet sour ? This unique open table dining is a great place to chat with a local or tourist just visiting. Full bar and unique drinks make this a fun spot.
Live music and a variety of performers located in the old port.
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Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple St
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Live music and a variety of performers located in the old port.
With so many breweries in Portland Bissell Brothers only sells to the local Portland area . Truly delicious brews here. I would try the Substance Ale. If you dont want to go to the brewery ask for it on Tap at your local bar . You wont be dissapointed.
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Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam Pl
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With so many breweries in Portland Bissell Brothers only sells to the local Portland area . Truly delicious brews here. I would try the Substance Ale. If you dont want to go to the brewery ask for it on Tap at your local bar . You wont be dissapointed.
Excellent Food and great service.You will have to make a reservation weeks in advance,but if you just walk in they usually will have a spot by the bar.I love the blackened arctic char its truly delicious. Romantic atmosphere and great seafood.
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Street & Co
33 Wharf St
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Excellent Food and great service.You will have to make a reservation weeks in advance,but if you just walk in they usually will have a spot by the bar.I love the blackened arctic char its truly delicious. Romantic atmosphere and great seafood.
Food truck located In Fort Williams during the summer months.Great Lobster roll and amazing scenery .
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Bite into Maine
1000 Shore Rd
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Food truck located In Fort Williams during the summer months.Great Lobster roll and amazing scenery .

Arts & Culture

The Portland Museum opened it's doors in 1882. There are three buildings that are interconnected and together house over 18000 pieces of fine arts, decorative and contemporary art pieces. The collection showcases from the 18th century till date and includes artists like Winslow homer, Claude Monet, Andy Warhol, Rockwell Kent and Louise Nevelson. From PMA movies to family events, art programs and curator talks, this esteemed museum has it all! Fridays after 5pm it's free!
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Portland konstmuseum
7 Congress Sq
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The Portland Museum opened it's doors in 1882. There are three buildings that are interconnected and together house over 18000 pieces of fine arts, decorative and contemporary art pieces. The collection showcases from the 18th century till date and includes artists like Winslow homer, Claude Monet, Andy Warhol, Rockwell Kent and Louise Nevelson. From PMA movies to family events, art programs and curator talks, this esteemed museum has it all! Fridays after 5pm it's free!

Shopping

The Old Port is filled with shops that sell jewelry, clothing, arts and crafts, furniture, leather items, erotica, food and drink. There are well known shops such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropology and West Elm, but also small shops such as Mexicali Blues and several vintage/second hand stores.
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Old Port
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The Old Port is filled with shops that sell jewelry, clothing, arts and crafts, furniture, leather items, erotica, food and drink. There are well known shops such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropology and West Elm, but also small shops such as Mexicali Blues and several vintage/second hand stores.
LL Bean Find everything Maine under the sun here. Open 24 hours seven days a week. Traveling accesories,camping,hiking,clothes,specialty items and more.
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L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main St
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LL Bean Find everything Maine under the sun here. Open 24 hours seven days a week. Traveling accesories,camping,hiking,clothes,specialty items and more.
North Face,Patigonia,Jcrew,Talbots,Polo,Ralph Lauren,Gap,Haggar,Bannana Republic...... Outdoor shops tastefully done with many shops and restauraunts to choose from. 25-30 min drive
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Freeport Village Station
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North Face,Patigonia,Jcrew,Talbots,Polo,Ralph Lauren,Gap,Haggar,Bannana Republic...... Outdoor shops tastefully done with many shops and restauraunts to choose from. 25-30 min drive
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. In the age of internet shopping its nice to pick up a real book and be taken away to distant journeys of your own creation.
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Longfellow Books
1 Monument Sq
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Friendly and knowledgeable staff. In the age of internet shopping its nice to pick up a real book and be taken away to distant journeys of your own creation.

Essentials

Traveling can really tighten up the body. Get your relief here. Greener postures teaches heated Vinyasa yoga that increases energy and stamina,improves muscle tone,digestion and concentration and helps your body feel good and relaxed. Take time for yourself your body will thank you. Namaste....
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Greener Postures Yoga
740 Broadway St
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Traveling can really tighten up the body. Get your relief here. Greener postures teaches heated Vinyasa yoga that increases energy and stamina,improves muscle tone,digestion and concentration and helps your body feel good and relaxed. Take time for yourself your body will thank you. Namaste....
Relax and melt away at Soma Offering a variety of massage packages. You can leave your worries behind and pamper yourself.
Soma Massage and Wellness
6 Cottage Rd
Relax and melt away at Soma Offering a variety of massage packages. You can leave your worries behind and pamper yourself.
Massages ,Facials,Nails, Relax and unwind and get treated like royalty here. Located in the heart of Portland NIne stones spa is a great place to spoil yourself. Also available is a full service Beauty saloon for Men and Women..
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Nine Stones Spa
185 Fore St
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Massages ,Facials,Nails, Relax and unwind and get treated like royalty here. Located in the heart of Portland NIne stones spa is a great place to spoil yourself. Also available is a full service Beauty saloon for Men and Women..
Dry Cleaning and clothing repair with a quick turnaround .
Pratt Abbott
109 Cottage Rd
Dry Cleaning and clothing repair with a quick turnaround .

Sightseeing

During hot summer months we enjoy taking a ferry ride across casco bay just to cool off from the summer heat. Stay on the ferry or get off one of the islands and grab a bite to eat or walk around the island for a hike. Schedules vary but usually run every hour .
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Casco Bay Lines station
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During hot summer months we enjoy taking a ferry ride across casco bay just to cool off from the summer heat. Stay on the ferry or get off one of the islands and grab a bite to eat or walk around the island for a hike. Schedules vary but usually run every hour .

Drinks & Nightlife

Incredible beer selection from around the world. Great food and appetizers. If you are a beer enthusiast you wont be let down and you can probe the bartenders brain for the best beers in town .
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Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal Plaza
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Incredible beer selection from around the world. Great food and appetizers. If you are a beer enthusiast you wont be let down and you can probe the bartenders brain for the best beers in town .
Vera"s Fizz House A truly one of a kind Bar Over 180 Bitters that are handmade. If you like cocktails this is the place to go for a twist on your favorite one. Food and appetizers too.
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Vena's Fizz House
90 Fore St
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Vera"s Fizz House A truly one of a kind Bar Over 180 Bitters that are handmade. If you like cocktails this is the place to go for a twist on your favorite one. Food and appetizers too.