Portland is the largest city in the state of Maine. Portland is famous for its Arts District, which features several museums, galleries, theaters, and studios. The city is also well known for its many historic parks, hiking trails, and bay beaches. Tourists visit Portland’s historic Old Port district along Portland Harbor. The seal of the city is a phoenix rising from the ashes, which references Portland’s recoveries from several fires in its early history.

Climate: Average high temperatures in the summer are around 78 degrees F (26 Celsius). Temperatures are cooler at night due to location by the ocean.