Katharine & Carlton
10 . 25 . 2025
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Portland, ME
Days Until Our Next Chapter Begins
Exploring Portland Together
If you’re spending the weekend in town, we hope you take some time to explore. Below are a few of the places we keep coming back to—spots that are relaxed, beautiful, and just plain fun.
Coffee Stops We Love
- Another Round (our go-to, and the site of Sunday’s send-off)
- Arabica
- Bard Coffee
Date Night Favorites
- Honey Paw (playful and cozy)
- Boda (Thai “tapas” with late-night energy)
- The Front Room (casual and classic)
Walks with a View
- Eastern Promenade (sunrise or sunset—both are worth it)
- Back Cove Trail (easy loop with skyline views)
- Evergreen Cemetery (quiet, beautiful, full of surprise wildlife)
Where We've Celebrated
- Little Tap House (our first date)
- Luna Rooftop Bar
- Independent Ice Co.
Sweet Spots
- Holy Donut (yes, they’re made with potatoes)
- Gelato Fiasco
- Gross Confection Bar
Great for a Stroll or Snapshot
- Deering Oaks Park
- Wharf Street
- Portland Museum of Art
Have a Little Extra Time?
If you’re extending your stay beyond the weekend—or making a Maine vacation out of it—here are a few favorite places worth the drive.
Boothbay Harbor
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
- Harbor cruises and puffin tours
- Tidal Transit Kayak Rentals
- Ports of Italy (cozy dinner by the docks)
Kennebunkport
- Dock Square shops & galleries
- Clam Shack (iconic lobster roll)
- Ocean Avenue walk for scenic views
Farmington / Mountains
- Mount Blue State Park (foliage + views)
- Downtown Farmington for books and cozy bites
- Smalls Falls (swimming hole)
Wells & York
- Wells Reserve at Laudholm (salt marsh trails)
- Stonewall Kitchen in York
- Wiggly Bridge Distillery
- Footbridge Beach in Ogunquit