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    Western Promenade

    4.6 (10 reviews)

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    A crooked sign.  It's always been crooked as far as I remember
    Brian S.

    A very old promenade The Western Promenade has certainly been around for a while. The park where the promenade now goes through was designed in1836 and people have been walking through here ever since. The promenade is a little under 20 acres and offers nice views of the water on one side and a whole bunch of beautiful and historic homes on the other. Not just old houses, these are loving restored mansions. Hard to tell what to look at first. In between are a few random statues, beautiful beds of flowers and even a drinking fountain. The Western Promenade is on the National Register of Historic Places and it's easy to see why. I suspect it is going to be entertaining people with it's views and history for a long, long time

    Emily B.

    Being an East End girl for most of the time I lived on the peninsula, I didn't appreciate the Western Promenade until recently. It may not be as immediately breathtaking as the Eastern Prom, but head there around Sunset and you might start to question the prettiest side of town. The Western Promenade has, by far, some of the best sunsets I've seen in Portland. As the sun starts to set, there is usually an audience gathered to watch it go down. Also, if I'm being honest, the West End is maybe just a little bit prettier than the East End to walk through. There's a path, so it seems to be a popular jogging / bike riding / dog walking spot. Also perfect for picnics and hammocking.

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    Great place to catch a portland sunset and look at some gorgeous, old houses. Get there early.

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    The Western Promenade is on the National Register of Historic Places and it's easy to see why.

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    Portland Head Light

    4.8
    (368 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Enjoyed a nice scenic walk in Fort Williams Park where you can see the iconic Portland Head…read moreLighthouse. First off, I'd recommend looking at the website for the park's basic information before visiting. The park has several parking lots throughout which was nice. This huge park offers several trails to walk on, lots of grass areas to enjoy a picnic, many beautiful photo opportunities of the water and lighthouse, and a cute gift shop. It also has tours of its museum and of the park itself, which you can buy tickets on their website. Another nice thing they have are several food trucks and outdoor seating, so you can enjoy your food with a stunning view. Overall, this park on Cape Elizabeth, ME is the perfect spot to enjoy a peaceful time with friends, family, and even pets! It is definitely a spot to visit if you're in the area!

    Portland Head Light sits inside Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth and is one of those landmarks…read morethat earns every bit of its reputation. I walked up to a well maintained lighthouse set along the rocky Maine coastline, and the view was genuinely striking from every angle I approached. The grounds were open and spacious enough that even on a busy day it did not feel crowded in a way that took away from the experience. I took the time to explore the trails along the bluffs beyond just the lighthouse itself. The cliffs on one side of the park are dramatic, and the views out over the Atlantic from up there were hard to beat. On a clear day I could also spot another lighthouse sitting out in the water from certain vantage points, which added another layer to what I was looking at. The walk along the coastline rewarded me for lingering rather than just snapping a photo at the main viewpoint and moving on. Timing my visit around sunset was worth planning for. The light hitting the water and the lighthouse facade in the late afternoon made for the best photos of the day, and the atmosphere shifted noticeably as the crowds thinned out toward evening. Fall would be a particularly strong time to visit, with the foliage adding color to the coastal scenery in a way that makes the whole scene feel almost too picturesque to be real. Parking is paid and available in decent supply, so getting in was not the challenge it can be at some other Maine attractions. There are porta potties and picnic benches on the grounds, which made it a comfortable place to spend more than a quick pass through. About 15 minutes outside of downtown Portland, it fits naturally into a day that includes lunch or exploring the city.

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    Jewell Falls

    4.2
    (13 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    This hike is a nice place to take a short stroll for the locals but not a place I would recommend…read moretourist to come. First off, it is only about half mile from parking to the waterfall. So total hike was only 1 mile. it is a WALK, not hike. Good for families with young ones. Be very aware that the mosquitoes here are super HUNGRY! I have never gotten so many bites within such a short time inside a hike! I got 6-7 bites all over my legs just from hiking here for 30 mins. My husband got 8+ bites all over his body! Luckily my little one only got 1 bite. We were all over Maine in the last 2 weeks including kayaking and out at Acadia national park. All outdoor activities and barely got any bites until now! There are other trails here too but after getting so many bites, we wanted to run away as fast as we could! I wish I didn't come here. View and waterfall are not worth it for trade off of these hungry hungry mosquitoes!! *sooo itchy* :-/ Bring bug spray if you wanna come!

    Jewell falls is a waterfall of water flowing from the Fore River and is named for Tom Jewell who…read morewas one of the founders Portland Trails and very much alive today. Did you know that Portland Trails started in 1991? He donated the land around the falls and the rest of the land the trail walls through is a mix of public and private land. You see evidence of this with many marked signs that designate private property -- good to respect these so we can continue to walk these trails. Somehow I got lost off my usual path I take and ended up going on the greater fore river sanctuary trail loop around and across the railroad tracks, but the boardwalks were great! Back to the falls, if you start at the trailhead near Brighton ave, it's less than 0.25 miles of a walk. The falls are made of horsetails of rushing water over large slabs of rock. The trails are really well maintained and there's not too many people. You can definitely still hear traffic from some parts but there are a few quiet enclaves.

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    Fort Williams Park

    Fort Williams Park

    4.7
    (135 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Enjoyed a nice scenic walk in Fort Williams Park where you can see the iconic Portland Head…read moreLighthouse. First off, I'd recommend looking at the website for the park's basic information before visiting. The park has several parking lots throughout which was nice. This huge park offers several trails to walk on, lots of grass areas to enjoy a picnic, many beautiful photo opportunities of the water and lighthouse, and a cute gift shop. It also has tours of its museum and of the park itself, which you can buy tickets on their website. Another nice thing they have are several food trucks and outdoor seating, so you can enjoy your food with a stunning view. Overall, this park on Cape Elizabeth, ME is the perfect spot to enjoy a peaceful time with friends, family, and even pets! It is definitely a spot to visit if you're in the area!

    What's not to love about this place; Fort Williams Park is worth the short trip just outside…read morePortland, ME. in Cape Elizabeth. It's a beautiful scenic 90 acre space over looking the Atlantic Ocean. The iconic Portland headlight and historic Fort ruins (former US Army post) are especially notable. The park offers many trails, plant species and wildlife! If you go on the Cliff Walk you get panoramic views of the entire Casco Bay. There are also places to picnic and play various sports. It'd be a great place to spend a summer day!

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