Activities
Beaches and Parks
Sebago Lake State park
Enjoy swimming, nature walks and more at this beautiful park set upon the shore of Maine's deepest and second largest lake. The 1,400-acre park features sand beaches, extensive woodlands, ponds, a river and diverse plant and wildlife. Visit Maine.gov for more information.
crescent beach state park
The mile-long crescent shpaed beach is just part of this picturesque park, a classic saltwater beach park with sand dunes, saltwater coves, rock ledges and views of fishing boats and an offshore island.Visit State.ME.US for more information.
Old orchard beach
Just a few minutes outside of the city, you can visit the quaint town of Old Orchard Beach, with year-round fun, beaches, a historic pier, apple orchards, shopping and dining. Visit OldOrchardBeachMaine.com for more information.
Performing Arts
Merrill Auditorium
Portland's premier performing arts venues hosts the Portland Symphony Orchestra, PCA Great Performances, diverse concerts, Broadway shows and much more. Visit PortlandEvents.com for more information.
Portland symphony orchestra
From Beethoven to Broadway, enjoy the magnificent performances of this acclaimed orchestra. Established in 1923, this fully professional symphony is recognized as being among the top orchestras of its size in the country. Visit PortlandSymphony.com for more information.
Portland ballet
The Portland Ballet features a repertoire of over 25 ballets including the annual performance of "The Victorian Nutcracker" and has presented acclaimed classic and contemporary works. Visit PortlandBallet.org for more information.
portland opera repertory theatre
Bringing operatic masterpieces home to Portland and offering special events including festivals and a young artist's program. Visit PortOpera.org for more information.
Sports Teams
Portland Sea Dogs Baseball
Visit PortlandSeaDogs.com for more information.
Portland pirates hockey
Visit PortlandPirates.com for more information.