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Portland Head Light
Maine's oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington in 1791, perched on a dramatic rocky headland at the entrance to Portland Harbor.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Maine, United States · North America
Portland is worth a stop: 10 minutes from South Portland Gardens, 6km from Portland Head Light.
Portland is a town located in Maine, United States. With a population of 66,881, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Portland sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Portland to your route.
Monument Square (formerly Market Square or Haymarket Square) is a town square in downtown Portland, Maine, about halfway between the East Bayside and Old Port neighborhoods. One Monument Square and One City Center are among the buildings on the square itself, while the Time and Temperature Building, Fidelity TrustRead more
Building and the main branch of the Portland Public Library are on Congress Street, across from the square.
Until the 20th century, Middle Street originated from Market Square. It ran east through where The Maine Lobsterman statue is today, before continuing its current route from its intersection with Temple, Spring and Union Streets. The original stretch, which formerly met Federal Street in the square, is now paved with bricks and is no longer Middle Street.
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Portland is located in Maine, United States, North America. The coordinates are 43.6574 latitude, -70.2589 longitude.
Portland has a population of approximately 66,881 people, making it a town in United States.
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Maine's oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington in 1791, perched on a dramatic rocky headland at the entrance to Portland Harbor.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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