{"id":10281,"date":"2019-05-29T10:25:03","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T09:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=10281"},"modified":"2019-11-13T11:20:38","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T11:20:38","slug":"a-weekend-in-portland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/a-weekend-in-portland\/","title":{"rendered":"A Weekend in Portland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sample-Ad-copy-1-1024x102.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sample-Ad-copy-1-1024x102.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sample-Ad-copy-1-300x30.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sample-Ad-copy-1-768x76.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sample-Ad-copy-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sample-Ad-copy-1-960x96.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sample-Ad-copy-1-585x58.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000;text-align:justify\" class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Portland (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portland,_Maine\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Portland<\/span><\/strong><\/a> is the largest city in the state of Maine in the United States. The city gets its name from the historic Old Port, which is now a popular tourist destination. The city\u2019s seal depicts a phoenix rising from the ashes, which refers to the city\u2019s recoveries from four major fires in the past. Among the most popular tourist destinations in Portland are the Old Port district, and the Arts district. The latter contains several museums, including Portland Museum of Art, Maine Historical Society and Museum, Portland Public Library, Maine College of Art, and the Children\u2019s Museum of Maine. The city is also home to several historic parks a well as large recreational areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Here are some of the top places to visit in Portland<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Old Port<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Casco Bay Islands<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Brewery Tours<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Portland Museum of Art<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Eastern Promenade<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Cape Elizabeth<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Victoria Mansion<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Portland Observatory<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Wadsworth-Longfellow House<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Portland<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Catch Your Own Lobsters<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Photograph the Iconic Lighthouses<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Enjoy the Renowned Local Cuisine<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Visit the Portland Museum of Art<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Embark on an Island Cruise<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Cheer for the Home Teams<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Tour Historic Homes<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Indulge in a Food Tour<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Explore a Cemetery<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Behold a Guinness World Record Holder<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000;text-align:justify\" class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Book cheap flights to Portland, Maine by calling <span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Travel Center UK<\/span> today! Our team of experienced travel experts is equipped to give you the best deals on cheap flights to Portland. The city of Portland is served by the Portland International Jetport and we have teamed up with world-class airlines to ensure that you travel in safety and comfort to this exciting destination in the state of Maine, The United States. Contact us today and ask us about cheap flights to Portland, and whether you are on business or on holiday to Portland, we have flights that match your needs. Book <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cheap flights to Portland (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/destinations\/flights-to-portland-maine\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">cheap flights to Portland<\/span><\/strong><\/a> over the phone and get personalized service. You will also get specialized services such as finding the cheapest rates owning to price fluctuations and advice on the best time for the booking. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Portland is the largest city in the state of Maine in the United States. The city gets its name from the historic Old Port, which is now a popular tourist destination. The city\u2019s seal depicts a phoenix rising from the ashes, which refers to the city\u2019s recoveries from four major fires in the past. 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