🇺🇸 Portland (ME) — your itinerary
5 days · 11h 30m of activities · $26 per person in tickets & dining
Day-by-day plan
Day 1 — Arrival
2026-08-05
1h 30m · $0
Light afternoon after travel — ease into the city.
- 14:30→ 16:00Afternoon🏛️Portland Head LightMaine's oldest lighthouse (1791), in Fort Williams Park — the iconic New England postcard.1h 30m · Free · must-see
Day 2
2026-08-06
8h · $8
- 09:30→ 13:30Morning🎭Old Port walkingCobblestoned 19th-century brick warehouses turned shops, restaurants, and breweries.4h · Free · must-see
- 14:00→ 18:00Afternoon🌿Casco Bay islands ferryPublic ferry to Peaks or Chebeague islands — coastal views for the price of a bus pass.4h · $8 round trip · recommended
Day 3
2026-08-07
2h · $18
- 09:30→ 11:30Morning🎭Portland Museum of ArtWinslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth, and a fine European collection.2h · $18 · recommended
Day 4
2026-08-08
0m · $0
Free time — explore on your own.
Day 5 — Departure
2026-08-09
0m · $0
Quick morning visit before heading to the airport.
Free time — explore on your own.
Budget breakdown
1 traveler · 5 days
| Category | Per person | Per person |
|---|---|---|
Attractions & activities Entry tickets and activity fees from your plan. | $26 | $26 |
Restaurants (dinner each day) Midpoint of cost ranges; lunch usually $10-20 extra per day. | $0 | $0 |
Lodging (estimate, mid-range) 4 nights × ~$140/night | $560 | $560 |
Local transport (estimate) 5 days of metro / taxis / ride share. | $75 | $75 |
| Total trip estimate | $661 | $661 |
Mid-range estimates. Travel hackers can cut 30-40%; luxury 2-3×. Lodging assumes mid-range hotel/Airbnb.