“It has all types of different shops, from ladies’ boutiques to menswear to home decor places.” [Read: The Best Hotels in Portland.] The district’s borders are Yamhill Street to the south ...

No longer a hidden gem, Portland is a popular weekend getaway from Boston and a common stop on a Maine coast road trip.The cobblestone streets of the Old Port are lined with boutiques and shops ...

In other words, skip the New England favorite Portland ... Consider this small town the Goldilocks of Maine: There's just enough tourism to inspire boutiques, experiences, and farm-to-table ...