Portland, Maine - A Tour Through America's Best Seaside City

[@1bwash]

You are so right about the food. It's not a big city at all, but there is a food stop every two steps it feels like and you can wander into any place and the food will be good. I've never been to another city where you haven't had to do extensive research before to find specific spots because it's hit or miss. Haven't had a bad meal in Portland even once.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes I agree the food in Portland is amazing and the city is very walkable and you can stumble across amazing places, stores, restaurants and more. It is one of the most unique cities in America. Thanks for watching, and please subscribe and check out some of my other tours if you haven't already.

[@davidfarrar5014]

Really enjoyed your tour of Portland Maine. It was good because it was simple fun and informative. It was old school and that made it what people are looking for = a tour. Nice. Thanks.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it! I know sometimes travel videos are all about them eating and drinking coffee. People want to see what the place is all about. Thanks for watching!

[@kimberlyblackwell3324]

My son and I are planning on moving to the Portland area in a few months and I've watched so many videos but this one is hands-down my favorite. It's really informative and interesting and makes me want to get there even sooner. Thanks!!

[@michaelspaulding7329]

portland sucks but good luck tho

[@christopherperkins1733]

I've lived my entire life within and hour of Portland and have to say I consider myself really fortunate for that. It's a beautiful and peaceful part of the country with really great people. Don't let the haters kill your vibe.

[@kimberlyblackwell3324]

​@@christopherperkins1733 Thank you for saying that. Yeah, you can pick literally any location on earth and someone will complain about it so I pay no mind to the negativity. I know considering where I live now, and have lived almost my whole life, in the deep south, Maine is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

You will love your move to Portland. It is one of those cities that is calm and quaint, yet lively. It has an interesting history, the people are friendly, and it has exquisite architecture. Please let me know if you have any questions at all. And please subscribe if you haven't already for content specializing in the east coast. Also thank you for the support and the compliment!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

The people are what make it and what I love about Portland is the quaintness and peacefulness, but that it is still lively. Thanks for watching!

[@divinevex]

Thank you very much for the super fabulous VDO. It is very useful and greeting from Thailand.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Glad it was helpful and happy that you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and the support!

[@johnscott7195]

Being a tourist and living someplace are two different stories..and Portland has both big time..

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes that is true of anywhere. I always tell people everywhere is nice when your touring, trying new foods, spending more than normal- and not going to work day after day, and getting into the minutia or ordinary life.

[@TheAtemiles]

Grew up here. Moved away 20 years ago. Thank you for this

[@roykentseyebrows4196]

I've been in Portland for 20 years and it's the best place I've ever lived. The added benefit in the last five years has been in the influx of chefs and bar owners that has diversified the food scene here far past lobsters and chowder.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes Portland is a very livable city with an amazing new influx in the foodie and dining scene. I love the city and think it is pretty underrated and unknown in general throughout America. Thanks for watching!

[@coocoocachoo3357]

It has no middle class anymore and no one can afford to live there; it's becoming an embarrassment. Traffic is ridiculous. @@ProjectGaiaTravel

[@Rotund_Panda_Pants]

@@coocoocachoo3357 No joke - if you’re wealthy, it’s a playground. If you’re not upper middle class or want to have five roommates, it’s the pits. I’m happy I bought a house in the Portland burbs and haven’t looked back.

[@peterc5543]

I’ve lived in Portland and just outside for 30 years. Moved here from Pittsburgh. Portland is amazing. People are friendly. No traffic, very little crime and gorgeous. Thank you for your great video.I

[@TheSuperbird43]

I Lived in Portland Growing up as a kid!!! I Consider Portland My Second Home!!!! I Reside in Northern NJ!! Will Probably move back to Portland in the next 5 Years!!! I am aiming to Retire in Maine!!!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes Maine is a beautiful state and Portland is definitely an interesting city to enjoy during retirement. I'm glad you've enjoyed the video and thanks for watching.

[@joeymunley4050]

incredibly underrated city. can’t wait to visit again

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

I agree. I always have said that. It has amazing architecture, nice people, a very lively and booming downtown, and excellent seafood.

[@joeymunley4050]

@@ProjectGaiaTravel went there for the first time this year right after new years. we were staying in newry for a snowboarding trip, and were incredibly bored on one of our rest days so we figured we’d check it out. now i really want to live there when i graduate and get my own place😂

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

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[@josecordova6647]

Thanks for this amazing tour of Portland Maine. To be honest I have never considered going to Portland or Maine, but you've inspired me to visit. I didn't know there was so much to do there. Also, I thought it was mostly rural but it looks like this is a really interesting city to visit. Thanks for opening me up.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. Yes a lot of people aren't aware of all the hidden gems and treasures hidden in Portland- and I'm glad I get to share it with the world. Thanks for watching!

[@christopherperkins1733]

If you like nature at all bar harbor area in another hidden Maine gem. Absolutely stunning nature

[@paul-w7e4e]

i live in portland , grew up here, you might as well come, everyone else has, so by the time you arrive it won,t be portland anymore, in fact it hasn,t been for quite awhile !

[@josecordova6647]

@@paul-w7e4e in what ways would you say it has changed?

[@MegaBob222222]

Love the Portland Main mostly because a grand daughter lives there. Will be there again soon.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Portland is an amazing city, and its kind of hidden and tucked away at the northeastern edge of the country. Not a lot of people know how cool it is. Thanks for watching!

[@wksoftranquility1040]

Fantastic overview of Portland!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

I hope the video inspired you to visit Portland and identify what you'd like to see while there. Thanks for watching!

[@wksoftranquility1040]

Live in Newport but sail Casco Bay a lot. Love Portland. Your overview was very good.@@ProjectGaiaTravel

[@SG-91]

I’ve been to Portland once for a short trip and really enjoyed the city. I didn’t do all the great things you showed here though. Will definitely check these out next time I’m in Maine. I visited the city on the way down from Acadia. You should do a video on that!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for watching! Yes, Acadia will be released within the coming year so please stay tuned!

[@paul-w7e4e]

9:53 thats the top of Kellogg st. i grew up on that streetuntil 1971 when my dad died and me and my mom moved to kennedy park, portlands best ghetto.

[@vettytv2501]

Nice video. You chose some interesting areas to highlight! 🥰

[@kimadams2280]

Everywhere has pros and cons. It is a beautiful city.

[@annettetherd]

This video was so good! I love how you talked about the energy and vibe of certain neighborhoods.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching. Also, please subscribe if you haven't already for more tours around the world. All the Best- JP

[@FrannieZellman]

Was there once. Loved it.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

it is an amazing city, and not too many people know how great it is. This is why I had to feature this episode on the channel. Thanks for watching!

[@shredman59]

Good video. Just to mention the beaches are numerous and all have a different vibe and are close drives from the greater portland area. There are also beautiful pine lakes within driving distance. Beware the mosquitos and black flies tho.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for the input, will be doing a more wilderness video tour of Maine in the coming weeks so please stay tuned and subscribe if you haven't already for video tours across the US and the world. thanks for watching.

[@yalestormofficial]

As someone who was homeless in downtown Portland, ME, in 2022 and lived on the concrete sidewalks of Oxford St, I can tell you that the city has its pros and cons. There are way more pros, and I really miss my home city. Seeing this really motivates me to get back.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes it is a fantastic city filled with so much energy, life, and history. I will be returning soon myself. Thanks for watching!

[@RonaBerryMorin]

Hello Portland. Left in 1994 for more opportunities and never looked back. Beautiful scenery and restaurants. I do miss the food sometimes.

[@kimadams2280]

Really enjoyed your video. Simple and fun. Cannot wait for the others

[@paul-w7e4e]

8:29 in 1974 we were reading Treasure Island in jr.high and me and some of my friends buried some treasure here, it,s under mary Lunts heastone , about a foot deep i tried to find her headstone a few years back but couldn,t locate it ,

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

very cool

[@paul-w7e4e]

we put alot of costume jewelery in there , i know it,s still there , believe it or not we even drew a treasure map, too bad i couldn,t find it , i bet there,s a registry somewhere. @@ProjectGaiaTravel

[@NatureConnection-zn4jw]

Beautiful!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

"Thank you for watching! Portland, Maine truly is beautiful-it has such a unique charm. Have you ever been, or is it on your travel bucket list? I’d love to know what you’d want to explore there!"

[@Krankensteinn]

I am from Maine. Portland is nice but Boothbay Harbor is the place to go if you come up for the summer. OOB if you like to drink!

[@om92555]

I am originally from Saco,Maine. Moved to Portland in 1992. I have lived in the West End since 1995. The best part of living here is the accessibility of everything.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

For sure what an amazing place to call home. Thanks for watching.

[@Azzouaoui]

Excellent

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

I'm glad you've enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

[@paul-w7e4e]

7:37 in this church is a chandilier and inside the chandilier is a cannonball from a brittish ship. at least thats what i,ve always been told, behind this church is portland high school, (1978 grad.) the 2nd oldest high school in america behind Boston latin high school.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Very cool thanks for the info and for watching!

[@BrianKilgore-b4d]

That was verywell done. --BAK--

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for the kind words, @BrianKilgore-b4d! I’m glad you enjoyed the video about Portland, Maine-it’s such a great city to explore. Have you visited, or is it a place you’re planning to check out? Let me know! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel for more content, and explore other videos for more travel inspiration.

[@paul-w7e4e]

it was unfortunate that it was overcast on this day , when it,s sunny it,s so much brighter and shineier.

[@bartlomiejbielecki8541]

Nice Video keep doing what You are doing:)

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thank you for the support and for watching. Please check out some of my other videos and be sure to subscribe if you haven't already.

[@austinstitzel]

I love seaports so much!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Me too. They have a unique and interesting feel about them and always the best seafood.

[@roadwarrior1589]

Amazing how many people are posting negative comments about the city. It’s almost like they realize how beautiful Portland is and how many wonderful places it has and don’t expect anyone else to find this out or want to share with transplants. Sounds very selfish to me.

[@santhiagosmoove4945]

But you have to understand that especially after Covid, and inflation that actual natives of Maine are very resentful especially ones who rent. The "metro" areas of Maine are over swarmed by out of staters making impossible for locals to afford to live and rent anywhere. It's not just the cities anymore, even the the rural areas of Maine are way more expensive now too. Younger people from Maine will probably never be able to afford to buy property. I know gentrification happens everywhere but for a long time Maine was immune to that. Barely developed, made it's own little special bubble trapped in time. Thats whatbkept this place magical for so long. Unfortunately, the magic is gone. Becoming just another place that has none of the advantages of a real city but none of fiscal advantages of the country. The vibe is gone. I think an influx of liberal sided city folks moved in and it clashed with a lot of traditional Mainers , being is were a low population rural area.

[@NikkolHarper]

I want to visit!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

It definitely is a unique and interesting destination. Let me know if you have any questions about Portland and thanks for watching.

[@aplandis]

Hadlock Field and the Sea Dogs and Maine Mariners Hockey!!!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for watching!

[@macbooth5704]

Born & bred, left in 79. Came back in 99. Left again 03. Its changed a lot and you really need $$$$ to live here now. California prices but without the same salaries.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

"Thank you for sharing your experience, Mac! It’s fascinating to hear how much Portland has changed over the years. The rising cost of living is definitely a challenge for many places. What do you think still makes Portland special despite the changes? I’d love to hear your thoughts on how it’s evolved!"

[@bradsamson4248]

East End is the gentrification center of the town, unlike what you reported.

[@transscribe]

in the early 90s, there was a serious plan to tear down the old port and construct a giant mall. thank god that didnt happen

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

That would have been devastating especially because the city continues to attract more and more tourists, new residents, and investment every year. People appreciate the old now more than in previous decades. Thanks for watching and for the history.

[@paul-w7e4e]

the obsevatory used to cost a dime to enter, we,d go up to the top where there was a walkway thing you could stand on and chuck eggs down the street at cars , from up there we could throw an egg a mile.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

haha sounds like a good time!

[@paul-w7e4e]

8:30 that building is called " North school" bc it was a grammar school, it,s now housing, right up the street was another grammar school named after the poet EMERSON, it,s now housing, 3 blocks from there was yet another grammar school called schaler, it.s now housing, there was an elementary school called mirada f. adams, it,s now housing, 4 schools all within a mile of each other all closed, in the 60/70,s there were perhaps a thousand or more children in that same mile radius , there are few if any in this genttrified area now, so if you,re rich and from away portland welcomes you !

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

its amazing how cities change over time. After gentrifying it seems as if there are definitely less kids in the area and more people in their 20s and 30s.

[@paul-w7e4e]

precisely@@ProjectGaiaTravel

[@mileyreese6071]

How do you go from old town to seaside and one of the lighthouses? Do you need a car to go places beyond old town? Thanks!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Hello and thanks for watching. No you do not. Portland is a pretty compact and walkable city and I do not recommend renting a car. If walking is difficult for you, it would be cheaper and easier to just call a taxi or uber. But if walking is fine with you, this call all be done on foot.

[@jonlaguerre3163]

No you do not,you can walk the hole Portland,It's a City/town.

[@prattowntube]

well done…

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for watching!

[@mpetersen6]

No matter where you walk its uphill at least part way. Lots of bad surfaces for walking in terms of older visitors.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes Portland could be quite hilly and not suitable for people with mobility problems. Thanks for the input and for watching!

[@mpetersen6]

@@ProjectGaiaTravel I had a hard time figuring out why my wanted go there. One reason is she doesn't like seafood. 🤔 But we did not spend all our time in Downtown. Best meal I had was actually at David's.

[@williamchevalier2224]

I'm certainly eating here

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Its a lobster and seafood lovers paradise. Thanks for watching!

[@marksimons8861]

To be honest, I thought Portland was in Oregon, over on the west coast.

[@suelancaster6959]

It is. There are a lot of Portlands in the country

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

"Thank you for watching, Mark! It’s a common mix-up-Portland, Maine, often gets overshadowed by its west coast counterpart, but it has its own unique charm and rich history. Have you ever visited either Portland? If you enjoyed this video, consider subscribing and exploring more on the channel-we’d love to take you to more great destinations!"

[@bfdee1603]

Would b more informative if u include prices of food u ate, attraction u visited, etc. otherwise good tour

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for the suggestion and for watching.

[@paul-w7e4e]

i grew up on the east end (munjoy hill) in the 60/70,s it was a working neighborhood and alot of people worked in the many seafood processing plants on the waterfront, at the end of the day the last thing they wanted to look at was the waterfront , although even the poorest people had great views of the ocean, until a few years ago there were walls that faced the ocean with nary a window in it , since the gentrifigation people are knocking out walls to build patios and bay windows, houses that were the cheapest in portland now go for at least a million each, even though half are multistory apartment buildings, usually 3 stories with 3 or 6 units, a gold mine for anyone with the money to buy one! but for the poor people who grew up here, well they can,t afford to live here anymore, portland has a huge homeless problem and everyone talks about it , then the city council ok,s a plan for more million dollar condo,s or hotels for the tourist. i could name you a dozen great job suppliers that are all gone now, the council wouldn,t dream of ok,ing a manufacturer or some other business that would supply good jobs, unless you count maids and waitresses as good jobs .

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

wow its really a shame when cities don't work to keep good people in their homes and allow them to be priced out. Thanks for the info.

[@paul-w7e4e]

you,re very welcome, i liked your tour , one suggestion , do some man on the street interviews, of course you,ll risk bumping into someone like me who is rather bitter about how this unique ,beautiful place was wrecked ! @@ProjectGaiaTravel

[@ShaneT-sw9dw]

Sounds like you didn’t know how good you had it til it was gone…I found Portland randomly not thinking I’d ever visit Maine since I’m from Arizona but I ended up moving there spur of the moment but I’ll never forget going to the east end for the first time and seeing how beautiful looking out over the sea was and seeing the islands! Breath taking! I heard your story many times from locals

[@1957jmhiser1]

Portland is lovely. Tourism is great for our economy, I just find it frustrating when tourist swarm, you offer deals, a nice place to stay, free totally free breakfast, but they get online and do nothing but complain. They want more perks, pancakes, fresh fruit, toast, eggs, we've heard it all, but they don't want to pay a decent price. And they're messy, throw sugar packets on the floor, cups on the ground. My theory, why trash things when you visit.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes it is frustrating when people don't respect an area, especially considering the local population. Thanks for watching.

[@roykentseyebrows4196]

Heh, the reason the West End has the best Victorian architecture is that the largest fire of those you alluded to didn't get that far.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes the easterly winds saved them!

[@AllKindBodega]

Visit us for Maine’s best MJ. ❤

[@sacredfire536]

do people really look at cities and be like "oh it only has 66,000 people " instead of looking at it it in terns of its metro population? which sits around half a million which seems appropriate at a glance of its urban density and by the existence of a port thats the 2nd busiest in a northeastern seabank that has some huge and very old (aa far as the US goes) cities that date back to the colonies? thats all a lot to shrug off at a glance. also i would hope it has "seaside vibes" when its literally seaside but nice viddy.

[@jdds1165]

You apparently haven't been to many seaside cities

[@mbrolfe7504]

Maine Craft Portland now shows permanently closed.

[@jasoncimino9417]

People have no idea.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

how great it is you mean?

[@backwoodsbaby9729]

You LITERALLY butchered that lobster... It's so much easier than you did it 😂😂😂😢😢😢

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

haha I was hungry for so didn't have too much time to do it properly. Thanks for watching.

[@ryanncallahan9756]

Portland Maine = Asheville’s pretentious hipster vibes + Philly’s drug addled daywalker vibes. Enjoy😂

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

haha thanks for the metaphor and for watching.

[@lmnop340]

I know! Most of these comments leave me scratching my head. Are they talking about the city I live and work in. Fake hipsters and zombies. Watch out for the homeless shit on the sidewalks. I have to walk looking down.

[@StephenRogers-kr8yn]

Luke’s is a chain

[@denisebissell5875]

Looking up current crime and drug dealings.

[@stevemcking1879]

Now i am in Portland and i had high expectations but unfortunately it’s a very boring place, maybe old city for old people

[@christianlunn3742]

You obviously didn’t go to the right parts. Or do your research

[@majormiscellania5621]

Hi. Portland native here to inform you that while Maine has a large geriatric population, the majority of the people living & recreating in Portland are in their 30s. It's an historic, seaside hipster town like city. Not sure if you were hoping for a circus show & clowns but that ain't us. Sorry. Not sorry.

[@tomlin7863]

As A Mainer who has live here all my life and I find Portland it a Sh+T hole

[@shawn46272]

Agreed, however I think a lot of that stems from what he mentioned in the video - it’s a very liberal city 😂

[@jgator6694]

@@shawn46272liberal is good.

[@lmnop340]

Most of Maine agrees. What an ablsolute shithole!!!!! It's San Francisco East.

[@themiddleclass8918]

as someone who lives in maine its not that great, and we really dont want more tourists

[@themiddleclass8918]

and also all these places are so overrated

[@themiddleclass8918]

also congress street is lame and not great

[@jamescsjrwork9516]

Haha

[@jamescsjrwork9516]

I don't blame you. When the word is out, many tourist can be insufferable to the way of life in the towns they overrun.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

I can see why it may be frustrating, but they do add a positive economic gain to a city or community; and you should be proud that people want to see your home- a lot of places have very much less to offer.

[@TheToyOdyssey]

Wait, people actually live in Maine?😂

[@jgee6243]

you lost me when you started in with explaining divisions in types of people. This is the reason why this country is going to $hit.

[@grahamknight7551]

You may of not seen the real Portland Maine, like the homeless or welfare side of Portland. Its nice for tourist but a bad place to live

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

all cities have their good and bad. My goal is to show viewers the best things to see in Portland- but it would be interesting to see the underbelly as well to understand the reality of everything. Thanks for your input and for watching!

[@bakedturkeys2132]

@@ProjectGaiaTravel Portland is the worst place in Maine. Stop encouraging their behavior. It's getting worse.

[@meddy624]

​@@ProjectGaiaTravel All liberal cities have a homeless problem and crime because they are soft on crime.

[@lmnop340]

It's a horrible place to live.

[@Rotund_Panda_Pants]

Portland was a great city 20 plus years ago. Aside from the gentrified Old Port, it’s a dump now. Homelessness is a major problem now.

[@jodyperalta8924]

Sorry boring

[@paul-w7e4e]

portland is full of art and artist , some of the most pretentious crap you,ll ever see!, what ? i don,t get an opinion ?

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

haha beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess.

[@lmnop340]

The worst people you can imagine flock to this place. It's like their entire life is larping. There are no real people here. Just signallers.

[@alenahubbard1391]

America's best seaside city? LOL. It's not even America's best Portland. 😂😂😂

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

What do you think is the best seaside city in America?

[@alenahubbard1391]

@@ProjectGaiaTravel Seattle.

[@thadashley2911]

@@alenahubbard1391 You must be kidding

[@lmnop340]

Morons who make travel videos disagree. Oh, and morons who believe travel videos.

[@SteveLong-kf4wx]

😂😂, not even the best coastal city in the state of Maine! 😂😂 In the entire country??!! How much did they pay you for this?

[@lmnop340]

Project Gala is a complete joke. And people subscribe to this nonsense. Any fool with a computer is now an expert. At least if they can get other fools with computers to follow them.