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( 207-766-2373;
www.maineislandkayak.com
; 70 Luther St, Peaks Island; tour $70; May-Nov)
On Peak Island, a 15-minute cruise from downtown on the Casco Bay Lines, this well-
run outfitter offers fun day and overnight trips exploring the islands of Casco Bay.
Portland Schooner Company
CRUISE
( 207-776-2500;
www.portlandschooner.com
;
56 Commercial St; adult/child $35/10; May-
Oct)
Offers tours aboard an elegant, early-20th-century schooner. In addition to two-hour
sails, you can book overnight tours ($240 per person, including dinner and breakfast).
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co & Museum
RAILROAD
(
207-828-0814;
www.mngrr.org
; 58 Fore St; adult/child $10/6;
10am-4pm mid-May-Oct,
shorter hours off-season;
)
Ride antique steam trains along Casco Bay; journeys depart
on the hour.
Sleeping
Portland has a healthy selection of midrange and upscale B&Bs, though very little at the
budget end. The most idyllic accommodations are in the old town houses and grand
Victorians in the West End.
Inn at St John
INN$
( 207-773-6481;
www.innatstjohn.com
;
939 Congress St; r incl breakfast $79-169; )
This
turn-of-the-century hotel has a stuck-in-time feel, from the old-fashioned pigeonhole
mailboxes behind the lobby desk to the narrow, sweetly floral rooms. Ask for a room
away from noisy Congress St.
Morrill Mansion
B&B$$$
( 207-774-6900;
www.morrillmansion.com
; 249 Vaughan St; r incl breakfast $149-239; )
Charles Morrill, the original owner of this 19th-century West End town house, made his
fortune by founding B&M baked beans, still a staple of Maine pantries. His home has
been transformed into a handsome B&B, with seven guest rooms furnished in a trim,
classic style. Think hardwood floors, lots of tasteful khaki and taupe shades. Some rooms
are a bit cramped; if you need lots of space, try the two-room Morrill Suite.
La Quinta Inn
HOTEL$$$
( 207-871-0611;
www.laquinta.com
; 340 Park St; r incl breakfast $75-149; )
Best
value among the chains, La Quinta has well-maintained rooms and a convenient location
opposite the ballpark of the Portland Sea Dogs, a Boston Red Sox-affiliate team.
