I paid $15 to take a ferry from downtown Portland, Maine, to nearby Peaks Island. The short ferry ride provided me with great views of Maine and Casco Bay. Overall, I enjoyed the affordable ride ...

peaks island is a favorite of day trippers from portland. THE 15 MINUTE FERRY RIDE MAKES FOR A QUICK ISLAND GETAWAY, EVEN IF VISITORS HAVE NEVER REALLY LEFT. WELCOME TO THE BIG CITY OF PORTLAND.

18 Best Things to Do in Portland, According to a Maine Local. Delicious seafood restaurants, beautiful island excursions, and cool breweries await.

Lounge on the grass or head back downhill on Congress Street to sit outside at Oxbow, one of the many Maine breweries that make beer in Portland or have outposts here, or choose from a long list ...

The Casco Bay islands are minutes from Portland, but they have a personality all their own. ... Think of it as a Maine island hotel by way of Soho. Rates during the summer hover at $269 a night.