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Getting Around
Portland is easily accessible from I-295, and offers various modes of transportation including buses, taxi and ferry services. The city is perfect for walking to enjoy the historic buildings, water views and working waterfront.
Below are directions to find the two major sections of our city by car. Portland offers METRO Bus services, free parking programs, garages and metered parking options. As the second most bike friendly town, there are many bike racks and paths to enjoy, as well as motorcycle parking. Get out on the water to enjoy Casco Bay on our ferries and tours!
The two major sections of Portland are Arts District covering most of Upper Congress Street to the West End and the Old Port, located along the cobblestone streets, fishing piers and waterfront streets. We have included maps to these two areas of town.
Arts District
From I 295 (North or South) take exit 6A ME-100 S/Forest Ave. Follow Forest Ave until you end at Congress Street. The Arts District area runs along Congress Street to your left and right.
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Local map of Arts District [pdf]
Old Port
From I 295 (North or South) take exit 7 (Franklin Street).
Follow Franklin, take a right on Middle Street for the Old Port or continue straight to Commercial Street for the Waterfront.
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Local map of Old Port [pdf]
- More Getting Around links
- Casco Bay Lines and ferry Schedule – Year round ferry service
