Portland, ME hip drink and food crawl
If you like beer, cocktails, food, and lighthouses, this one day/one night guide to Portland is for you. While this guide is not strictly timed except for one activity, it is designed to have you in bed by 11pm, so you can go out there and enjoy the next day to the fullest. Without further ado:
Stop 0.5: But first, coffee!
Stop 1: The first beer (or two) of the day
Head to Shipyard Brewing Company in the historic Old Port area for your first (alcoholic) drink of the day. Shipyard Brewing Company is the largest brewer in Maine, owning Shipyard and Sea Dog, and here you can try beers from both! So enjoy a beer or two and do some shopping at their store until it's time for a 15 minute walk over to...
Stop 2: Time to see some lighthouses
Enjoy your buzz on the water during this one hour tour of Portland lighthouses. Book this ahead of time, and make sure to show up at least 15 minutes early to redeem your ticket and pick a seat They sell drinks and snacks on the boat, so you can have your second (third? who's counting?) beer of the day here!
Stop 3: Seafood pit stop
Walk to Eventide Oyster Company for a memorable lunch. I came for the brown butter lobster roll (which was fantastic), but I stayed for the oysters and friendly staff. Seriously, these are the best oysters I've ever had. It is a splurge and a bit of a wait, but if that's in your travel plans, this place is a must. Pair your seafood with a white wine, a local beer, or one of the many fun low or zero-proof drinks they offer!
Stop 3.5: Walk (and shop) off the food
By now, you've probably noticed that the Old Port district is full of interesting stores and boutiques. Use this time to slow down and check out stores like local spice store Skordo.
Stop 4: Mid-day cocktails with flair
It's time for your next drink and/or snack! You're headed to hip Puerto Rico for a brief vacation from your vacation. I tried to have just one cocktail here, but they all sounded too good and interesting! Don't worry, if you're drinking too much and need a snack, their food is also pretty good.
Stop 5: Beer + Poutine
We're back at a brewery, and it's got a fries shack with Portland-famous Duckfat poutine! So coat your stomach with some heavy food, because we have two more breweries coming up.
Stop 6: Just good beer
If you're down to keep drinking and love IPAs, head to Lone Pine Brewing Company. But heads up: they close early, so be sure to check their hours.
Stop 7: Just good beer, part 2
Right nearby is this dive-y small batch brewery where you can try to coax the master brewer into a conversation. Head there next if you're down for a final drink or two.
Stop 8: Late night(ish) grub
Step ??: Go home, you're drunk!
Make sure you know your limits and remain aware of your surroundings. Be careful out there and have fun!
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