Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Portland

Unusual
Attractions
in Portland

Portland, Maine

7 miles from Portland

Yarmouth, Maine

Eartha

The world's largest rotating world.

Added by michelle

11 miles from Portland

Freeport, Maine

The Desert of Maine

This tiny patch of arid sand sits in one of the greenest states in the United States.

Added by aloria

14 miles from Portland

Unique
Food & Drink
in Portland

Story

Sweets

Potato Doughnuts

The first American doughnut chain used spuds.

Added by hfritzmartinez

Story

Prepared Foods

Canned Bread

A New England tradition of steaming bread in coffee tins gave rise to this niche snack.

Added by Ike Allen

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Atlas Obscura Trips

Maine Under Sail: Coastal Towns of Penobscot Bay

Aug 7—Aug 11, 2019

Sail across the offshore townships of Maine, August 7–11, and discover the wonders and oddities that make up this beautiful, remote corner of the world.

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Atlas Obscura Trips

Maine Under Sail: Coastal Towns of Penobscot Bay

Sail across the offshore townships of Maine, August 7–11, and discover the wonders and oddities that make up this beautiful, remote corner of the world.

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