Gorham Area Guidebook
Food scene
Great beer and food in a new location, right next to Cherry Hill Shaw park and across the street from Beal's Ice Cream.
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Sebago Brewing Company
616 Main StreetGreat beer and food in a new location, right next to Cherry Hill Shaw park and across the street from Beal's Ice Cream.
Azul Tequila
29 School StreetGreat (big) burritos (and other fare) close by! Fresh ingredients and nice folks.
Beal's Old Fashioned Ice Cream
585 Main StAwesome ice cream! We love this place - best in the area.
Amazing FOOD, ART, MUSIC...and the ocean! It's no longer a secret that Portland offers some of the best food in the nation. Visit the website Portland Food Map for a comprehensive guide to food/restaurants in the area.
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Portland
Amazing FOOD, ART, MUSIC...and the ocean! It's no longer a secret that Portland offers some of the best food in the nation. Visit the website Portland Food Map for a comprehensive guide to food/restaurants in the area.
I don't know what you like to eat but, for what it's worth, this is one of our all-time favorite restaurants. It's only open for takeout, so make a picnic of it.
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Empire
575 Congress StI don't know what you like to eat but, for what it's worth, this is one of our all-time favorite restaurants. It's only open for takeout, so make a picnic of it.
Finer dining in Gorham village with some farm-to-table options. Nice atmosphere, "happy hour" specials, and delicious entrees and desserts.
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MK Kitchen
2 School StFiner dining in Gorham village with some farm-to-table options. Nice atmosphere, "happy hour" specials, and delicious entrees and desserts.
Good for quick sandwiches in Gorham village. This is our local sandwich chain and you'll find them around the area.
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Amato's
1108 BroadwayGood for quick sandwiches in Gorham village. This is our local sandwich chain and you'll find them around the area.
Yum. A gastro-pub in downtown Westbrook, and right on the river with a new outdoor deck for dining. They also have live music at times.
After dinner, go for a stroll down the river walk - it's lovely and about 10 minutes from us.
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Frog & Turtle
3 Vallee SquareYum. A gastro-pub in downtown Westbrook, and right on the river with a new outdoor deck for dining. They also have live music at times.
After dinner, go for a stroll down the river walk - it's lovely and about 10 minutes from us.
We finally have a proper bakery/coffeeshop in town again! It's about a three minute drive from our place.
Sullivan House Bakery
102 Main StreetWe finally have a proper bakery/coffeeshop in town again! It's about a three minute drive from our place.
This is a great brewery nearest to us (though there are a silly number of amazing breweries in Portland and the surrounding area).
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Mast Landing Brewing Company
920 Main StThis is a great brewery nearest to us (though there are a silly number of amazing breweries in Portland and the surrounding area).
If you're here on the weekend and you want fantastic food and want to avoid the bustle of Portland, here's your answer. It's an 8-minute drive from us and offers indoor/outdoor dining, as well as live music sometimes.
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The Buxton Common
1420 Long Plains RdIf you're here on the weekend and you want fantastic food and want to avoid the bustle of Portland, here's your answer. It's an 8-minute drive from us and offers indoor/outdoor dining, as well as live music sometimes.
Bowling, beer, arcade, and good food. There's a big space to eat outdoors and there's often live music in the summer.
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Junction Bowl
7 Railroad AvenueBowling, beer, arcade, and good food. There's a big space to eat outdoors and there's often live music in the summer.
Sightseeing
Access to some of the islands on Casco Bay! An affordable and fun way to get on the water and explore the bay. You can also take bikes. A great way to see a few of the islands is to take the "mail boat", which makes many stops.
Peaks Island is a short hop and offers some restaurants/food options, as well as a couple small beaches. If you have a bike, it's nice to circumnavigate the island, which takes about an hour.
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Casco Bay Lines
56 Commercial StAccess to some of the islands on Casco Bay! An affordable and fun way to get on the water and explore the bay. You can also take bikes. A great way to see a few of the islands is to take the "mail boat", which makes many stops.
Peaks Island is a short hop and offers some restaurants/food options, as well as a couple small beaches. If you have a bike, it's nice to circumnavigate the island, which takes about an hour.
People come from all over the world to visit this place and we feel lucky it's a short drive away. Views are stunning. You can swim, play, fly a kite, visit the Children's Garden, explore the fort, scramble on rocks, and spend a good chunk of time here.
Bite into Maine (the one food truck here) boasts some of the best lobster rolls in the area.
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Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdPeople come from all over the world to visit this place and we feel lucky it's a short drive away. Views are stunning. You can swim, play, fly a kite, visit the Children's Garden, explore the fort, scramble on rocks, and spend a good chunk of time here.
Bite into Maine (the one food truck here) boasts some of the best lobster rolls in the area.
There's more here than we can write about! There's something for everyone - incredible food, art, shopping, music, waterfront parks...
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Portland
There's more here than we can write about! There's something for everyone - incredible food, art, shopping, music, waterfront parks...
One of the best picnic spots in the state with elevated views of the bay and Fort Gorges. The trail connects with the Back Cove trail and goes all the way around.
Food trucks line up in the summer evenings with all kinds of offerings (you MUST get a maple creamy), and there might be a concert at the gazebo.
Tip: If you have bikes or want to walk, if you're in Portland on a weekend (where parking can be crazy), park at the Back Cove lot accross from Hannaford and ride into town. If you go in early, the Eastern Prom might be an easier place to park to ride into town.
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeOne of the best picnic spots in the state with elevated views of the bay and Fort Gorges. The trail connects with the Back Cove trail and goes all the way around.
Food trucks line up in the summer evenings with all kinds of offerings (you MUST get a maple creamy), and there might be a concert at the gazebo.
Tip: If you have bikes or want to walk, if you're in Portland on a weekend (where parking can be crazy), park at the Back Cove lot accross from Hannaford and ride into town. If you go in early, the Eastern Prom might be an easier place to park to ride into town.
Want a really unique adventure in Casco Bay? Fort Gorges is pretty extraordinary. Get there through a Friends of Fort Gorges tour (motor boat) or by Portland Paddle (kayak). The architecture and views are extraordinary.
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Fort Gorges
Want a really unique adventure in Casco Bay? Fort Gorges is pretty extraordinary. Get there through a Friends of Fort Gorges tour (motor boat) or by Portland Paddle (kayak). The architecture and views are extraordinary.
An interactive arts venue featuring all kinds of interesting exhibits, films, concerts and more.
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SPACE
534-538 Congress StAn interactive arts venue featuring all kinds of interesting exhibits, films, concerts and more.
For a small city, we have a phenomenal museum. Check the website for special exhibits. And it's free on Fridays from 4-8pm!
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Portland kunstmuseum
7 Congress SqFor a small city, we have a phenomenal museum. Check the website for special exhibits. And it's free on Fridays from 4-8pm!
Outdoor recreation
For mountain bikers! This trail provides some fun and easy single-tracks, great for kids, but links up with the awesome new pump track in Gorham (also easily accessible from the Middle School). Fun for all ages.
Frazier Preserve Trailhead
Frazier TrailFor mountain bikers! This trail provides some fun and easy single-tracks, great for kids, but links up with the awesome new pump track in Gorham (also easily accessible from the Middle School). Fun for all ages.
One of our local favorites, about 40 minutes away. Stunning views of Sebago and surrounding mountains. Great for all ages with a couple trails to choose from.
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Douglas Mountain
One of our local favorites, about 40 minutes away. Stunning views of Sebago and surrounding mountains. Great for all ages with a couple trails to choose from.
Great spot to swim in the gorgeous Presumpscot river! This is where we cool off on hot days.
There's a small, sandy beach (or the brave can jump off the train trestle or rope swings)! It's also an access point to the Mountain Division bike trail and you can rent canoes through the town of Gorham. https://www.facebook.com/GorhamRec/posts/canoe-rentals-are-available-for-use-at-shaw-park-located-at-55-partridge-lane-se/10156515201034697/
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Shaw Park
55 Partridge LnGreat spot to swim in the gorgeous Presumpscot river! This is where we cool off on hot days.
There's a small, sandy beach (or the brave can jump off the train trestle or rope swings)! It's also an access point to the Mountain Division bike trail and you can rent canoes through the town of Gorham. https://www.facebook.com/GorhamRec/posts/canoe-rentals-are-available-for-use-at-shaw-park-located-at-55-partridge-lane-se/10156515201034697/
Wide, open trails that lead to the Presumpscot river. Sunny place for a walk. Also has storybook trail and enchanted forest of forts.
Shaw Cherry Hill Farm
Cherry Hill RoadWide, open trails that lead to the Presumpscot river. Sunny place for a walk. Also has storybook trail and enchanted forest of forts.
Huge trail system, farm, market, and frisbee golf. You could spend all day here.
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Pineland Farms
15 Farm View DrHuge trail system, farm, market, and frisbee golf. You could spend all day here.
This is the nearest beach to us. There's a lot to park and pay, also a snack shack and bathrooms in the summer.
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Pine Point Beach
This is the nearest beach to us. There's a lot to park and pay, also a snack shack and bathrooms in the summer.
Great, reputable company - kayak tours and SUP rentals to get out on Casco Bay by human power.
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Portland Paddle
1 Eastern PromenadeGreat, reputable company - kayak tours and SUP rentals to get out on Casco Bay by human power.
Pleasant Point Park is located on the Simpson Road in the Salmon Falls section of Buxton and is a gem. The Park contains approximately 65 acres of land that border on the Saco River. This Park provides canoe and kayaking access, swimming, hiking, and picnicking.
After your visit here, hit Big Daddy's North for local ice cream and wood-fired pizza!
Pleasant Point Park
Simpson RoadPleasant Point Park is located on the Simpson Road in the Salmon Falls section of Buxton and is a gem. The Park contains approximately 65 acres of land that border on the Saco River. This Park provides canoe and kayaking access, swimming, hiking, and picnicking.
After your visit here, hit Big Daddy's North for local ice cream and wood-fired pizza!
This is the gateway to the White Mountains (45 minutes to the west) and offers some great hikes close by, or you can float down the Saco River with some of the outdoor outfitters. It's a bustling downtown with outfitters, shopping, and good food.
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North Conway
This is the gateway to the White Mountains (45 minutes to the west) and offers some great hikes close by, or you can float down the Saco River with some of the outdoor outfitters. It's a bustling downtown with outfitters, shopping, and good food.
TRAILS! There are quite a few and New England Mountain Bike Association is helping to turn Gorham into a mountain bike destination. Here's a link to trails: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/us/maine/gorham?b_tl_lat=43.68978982605478&b_tl_lng=-70.46444059695152&b_br_lat=43.67467433295616&b_br_lng=-70.42910921451012&mobileMap=true
It IS possible to get turned around on the trails, so it's best to bring a phone.
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Gorham
TRAILS! There are quite a few and New England Mountain Bike Association is helping to turn Gorham into a mountain bike destination. Here's a link to trails: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/us/maine/gorham?b_tl_lat=43.68978982605478&b_tl_lng=-70.46444059695152&b_br_lat=43.67467433295616&b_br_lng=-70.42910921451012&mobileMap=true
It IS possible to get turned around on the trails, so it's best to bring a phone.
Necessities
Hannaford Supermarket
7 Hannaford DrGet your supplies here.
We're lucky to have an excellent library in town. They also host some creative and informative events. Perhaps a place to visit on a rainy day?
Baxter Memorial Library
71 South StWe're lucky to have an excellent library in town. They also host some creative and informative events. Perhaps a place to visit on a rainy day?
Northern Light Mercy Primary Care
19 S Gorham Crossing RdClose urgent care.
This one is closest to us for some local produce, fish/meats, sandwiches, spreads, and goods. Also a good selection of wines and fresh baked goods. There are a few locations. The one on the East End of Portland is a good place to pick up picnic items if you're hading to the prom.
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Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StThis one is closest to us for some local produce, fish/meats, sandwiches, spreads, and goods. Also a good selection of wines and fresh baked goods. There are a few locations. The one on the East End of Portland is a good place to pick up picnic items if you're hading to the prom.
If you need something to read on your trip, pick it up here! Our local bookstore has been here for more than 20 years.
Bookworm
42 Main StIf you need something to read on your trip, pick it up here! Our local bookstore has been here for more than 20 years.
Raney's Laundromat
30 South StFor when you get in a pinch! Right in Gorham center.
Music
Best place to see a concert, right at the river mouth. And music is back! Check the website for tickets and shows.
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Thompsons Point
Thompsons PointBest place to see a concert, right at the river mouth. And music is back! Check the website for tickets and shows.
Thank goodness this place survived the pandemic. Shows are coming back and they host a range of fantastic acts.
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State Theater
609 Congress StThank goodness this place survived the pandemic. Shows are coming back and they host a range of fantastic acts.