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Portland Head Light
It is no surprise that the Portland Head Light lighthouse is the most photographed lighthouse in the world. Every view of this 18th century lighthouse is spectacular. The lighthouse took four years to build and was completed in 1791. The lamps originally used to power the light were of whale oil, replaced by an autobeacon in 1958. The lighthouse is situated in Fort Williams Park and has an interesting museum housed within the old lighthouse Keepers Quarters. It is well worth packing a picnic and enjoying the beauty of the park and exploring the historic forts within its parameters.
Address: 1000 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth
Phone Number: (207) 799 2661
Email Address: cephl@aol.com
Website: www.portlandheadlight.com
Hours: Daily 10am to 4pm. Museum opening hours differ according to month, see website for more details
Admission: $2 (adults); $1 (children 6-18)

Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Built between 1785 and 1786, the Wadsworth-Longfellow house was home to three generations of a Portland family that formed an integral part of the cultural, political and literary life of New England and the rest of the country. Revolutionary War General Peleq Wadsworth was its first inhabitant and Anne Longfellow Pierce (younger sister of poet Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow) its last. It was Anne's foresight that left the house, grounds and furniture to the Maine History Society, allowing public access. The house was the first brick building in Portland and visitors can enjoy a ramble through the three-story house (containing effectively all original furniture and artifacts) and the Maine Historical Society Museum. Several different tours are also available throughout the year.
Address: 489 Congress Street
Phone Number: (207) 774 1822
Email Address: info@mainehistory.org
Website: www.mainehistory.org/house_overview.shtml
Hours: House and garden guided tours: (May to October) Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 4pm, Sundays 12pm to 4pm. Museum: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm
Admission: $8 (adults); $3 (children). Prices include Museum admission. Concessions available

Downtown Arts District
Stretching from upper Congress Street to the West End, the Arts District incorporates several galleries and museums, including the Portland Museum of Art, the largest of its kind in Maine and dating back to 1882. A great way to explore the Arts District is by participating in the First Art Walk - a self-guided tour that runs on the first Friday of every month from 5pm to 8pm. Local businesses, museums and galleries are open to the public and aim to highlight what is new in the art community. The Portland Art Museum offers free admission for the Art Walk.
Address: Upper Congress Street to the West End. Portland Museum of Art: 7 Congress Square
Phone Number: Portland Museum of Art: (207) 775 6148
Email Address: info@portlandmuseum.org
Website: www.portlandmuseum.org
Hours: Portland Museum of Art is open daily 10am to 5pm; Friday 10am to 9pm
Admission: Portland Museum of Art entry is $10 (adults) and $4 (children 6-17). Fridays free between 5pm and 9pm

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