15 Attractions You Can’t Miss in Portland, Maine, According to TripAdvisor

Have you ever wondered how the rest of the world sees Maine?

Well, I do all the time, because I’m clearly image conscious. But I’m not talking about us personally. I’m wondering what those “from away” think about the very things that make Maine, well… Maine.

Portland, Maine, is Full of Exciting Attractions to Experience

With tourist season upon us, I decided to take a look at travel site TripAdvisor’s Portland, Maine page. I wanted to see what outsiders (and some fellow Mainers) thought of our most cherished landmarks, museums, breweries, and outings in the Forest City.

Below is a list of the top 15 attractions in Portland, based on TripAdvisor’s “Traveler Favorites.” These rankings consider ratings, reviews, photos, and overall popularity.

In my opinion, the top 15 is a solid list. It’s a diverse mix that includes breweries, iconic spots, historic landmarks, museums—and even an oddball or two.

TripAdvisor's Top 15 Portland, Maine, Attractions Represents the City Well

It’s no surprise to see Allagash Brewing and the Portland Museum of Art, those may be two of the most popular spots in all of Maine. It was also expected to see Casco Bay and its islands peppered throughout the list. After all, it’s a special place.

There were some omissions. It was surprising not see more breweries on the list, considering Maine's craft beer reputation. The Back Cove Trail also missed out. This is certainly another surprise, considering how popular it is.

However, we must respect the system, no matter how wild these lists can be.

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You can see the entire list below, from the Children's Museum to Allagash. How many of these have you been to? How many do you agree should be on the list?