Portland self-guided audio tour

Once downloaded, your Portland tour begins at the Visit Portland Center. From there, you’ll drive down Commercial Street and hear about the city's industrial beginnings. Along the way, you’ll see the wonderfully preserved Victoria Mansion, dating back to 1858. That’s followed by the even older Danforth Inn, which goes back to 1823.

As you drive up the Western Promenade, you’ll hear about some famous folks who were laid to rest in Portland, including the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (a statue of whom you’ll see next in Longfellow Square) after that is the Art District—perfect for picking up a souvenir—followed by a church that was once destroyed by the British.

Continuing toward the shore, you’ll pass the site of an observatory that once guided ships into Portland’s occasionally treacherous harbor. Then, you’ll spot a couple of picturesque lighthouses, perfect for any photo collection.

Next is the Eastern Promenade, a 68-acre seaside park sporting unforgettable ocean views. Then you’ll see the strange and controversial “baked beans” building before passing through Old Port again for a second chance to stop at one of the neighborhood’s many restaurants and boutiques.

After passing a statue of Portland’s own John Ford, you’ll cross the Casco Bay Bridge into South Portland, home to a quieter community than its buzzing northern neighbor. Finally, you’ll arrive at Fort Williams Park, full of beauty and history. The tour concludes here.