Portland

Architecture from history was fascinating.

• Similarly styled large boxy houses presumably mostly built after great fire, depressive period, revitalized period, depressive period
• No garages because built up post-fire in 1870+ so cars weren’t really accounted for
• The island life vs. mainland life and the old money oozing from both sides was fascinating
• The seemingly ancient (100-300 yrs old) military installations were also intriguing (Battery Steele absolutely worth a visit)

You will likely need a car to get around unless you're very much downtown with a good bicycle in tow.

Must do

• Botanical Garden
• Ferry to Peaks Island
• Fort Battery Steele via rented, disgusting bikes

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