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The Portland Head Light is located on a rocky promontory in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, and has marked the entrance to Portland Harbor since 1791. It is the oldest lighthouse in the state. The 24-meter-tall, white tower structure was built at the direction of George Washington. Today, the U.S. Coast Guard operates the light, while the former keeper's house houses a museum. The building is owned by the municipality and is located in picturesque Fort Williams Park, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Portland's New City Hall on Congress Street was built in 1911. The new city hall was built on the site of the previous city hall, which was destroyed in a fire in 1908. The first city hall on this site was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1866, just six years after it was completed. https://www.mainememory.net/record/76514 https://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/ME-01-005-0040

The 'Jewel Falls' is a natural waterfall in Portland's 'Fore River Sanctuary'. The waterfall is located on the 'Portland Trails' network in the nature reserve. At the end of May 2024, the water will only flow as a trickle over the rocks down into the wetland. https://www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/me-jewellfalls.html

The picturesque Jewell Falls, with its two main steps and small cascades, are the only natural waterfalls in Portland. They are accessible through the Portland Trail System trails, and you'll quickly forget that you're in the city.

The Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse is one of the most popular lighthouses in Maine. It was constructed in 1897. It is one of the few that allows visitors to enter a working lighthouse. You need to book tickets to enter the lighthouse. You can find more information here: springpointlight.org/visitors

Portland Harbor is a very popular tourist destination. There are many things to do at the harbor including eating at one of the restaurants, watching the boats coming into and out of the harbor and enjoying the great sea views.

East End Beach backs up to Eastern Promenade, which is one of Portland's most popular waterfront parks. The paved path following the shore line is a great trail to use for accessing this beach area.

The overlook on Bradbury Mountain looks out over the entirety of the state park. The exposed granite makes this such an amazing area to go see, as it is unlike most summits in Maine. When cycling up to the overlook, ensure you are either coming via the Boundary Trail or Switchback Trail, as they are the only two which allow bikes.