Portland, Maine is one of my favorite summer destinations in New England, but last weekend, Matt and I took a trip there and enjoyed the city in its winter wonderland glory. Food & Wine calls Portland the foodiest, friendliest small town in America, and it’s true. There’s a myriad of restaurants available – from shacks […]

Thursday the snow started falling, by Friday a "wintery mix" had set in. School was called off Thursday in anticipation of snow and icy roads, which arrived more or less on time about midday, allowing everyone who took precautions to feel smug even if they became stranded or delayed. Friday was a snow day as well, as the weather went into the zone of 33 degrees with freezing rain. A twist to being at home with the kids was added when we lost power about 3:00 pm. As the ice had been building…

Portland, OR

Portland has been the most relaxed city and the weirdest I have bee to. I say that in a good way. In fact, there is even a big slogan downtown that says, "Keep Portland Weird". The people are relaxed, the city is Earth-friendly and health-conscious, and it has beautiful architecture.

Visiting Portland in the winter? You'll love all the activities there are to do during winter in Portland, from holiday events to festivals.

City streets of Portland, Oregon.

Things to do in Portland in winter including Christmas ships, Bazaar Market, and Portland's Holiday Ale Festival.

Enjoying Portland, Maine, in the “off-season”

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