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Portland, Maine's largest city, is a favorite destination if you want
a complete change of pace from your studies. With cobblestoned streets
and red-brick storefronts that reflect its New England heritage, the Old
Port district is renowned for its waterfront, museums, clubs, theater,
galleries and fine restaurants. If you love shopping, L.L Bean, outlet
stores in Freeport and Kittery, and the Maine Mall are close by.
Saint Joseph's is 30 minutes from Portland, an hour north
of Portsmouth, N.H., two hours north of Boston and 5 1/2 hours north of
New York City.
Culture/Arts*
- more than 2,000 art events each year, including exhibits, festivals
and concerts
- combines cultural offerings of a major metropolitan area with a small-town
flavor
- vibrant night life/music scene in the Old Port
- top-rate museums and symphony
- professional baseball and hockey teams
*taken from http://www.ci.portland.me.us/
Useful links
Chamber of Commerce of Greater Portland www.portlandregion.com
Maine Office of Tourism www.visitmaine.com
Portland Press Herald www.pressherald.com
Maine Resource Guide www.maineguide.com
About Portland and Portland News http://www.ci.portland.me.us/
Downtown Portland http://www.portlandmaine.com/
Everything Portland http://www.visitportland.com/
National Rankings/Awards*
- Ranked 4th amoung the 10 "perfect places to live in America,"
(Fine Living Cable Network 2003)
- Rated "One of North America's 10 dream towns" (OutSide Magazine,
1999)
- "One of the 10 Great Adventure Towns" (National Geographic
Adventure Magazine, 2003)
- Named #6 as one of the 10 safest, culturally most fascinating US Cities
(Travel Smart Consumer Newsletter, January 2004)
- Named Bike Town U.S.A. (Bike Town Magazine, January 2004)
- Named One of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations (National Trust
for Historic Preservation, April 2003) For the city's remarkable collection
of historic buildings, its outstanding physical setting on the coast
of Maine, and its wealth of big-city amenities balanced with the ease
and friendliness of a small town. The Trust noted Portland's vibrant
arts district, traditional working waterfront, diverse retail and dining
opportunities. Portland boasts a comprehensive trail system and numerous
historic parks, as well as ready access to spectacular natural settings
and outdoor activities.
- Rated "One of the 50 Cities that Sizzle." (National Restaurant
Association, 2001)
- Named one of the country's top 25 art destinations by Americal
Style magazine
*taken from http://www.ci.portland.me.us/
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