Portland Markers & Working Waterfront Tour

OVERVIEW

From the pier you will board a luxury Sprinter van for a short ride to Portland’s historic waterfront. Hear tales of Portland’s maritime heritage while strolling its historical waterfront and enjoy a tasting of craft beers at a family-owned brewery. As you walk along the working waterfront –home to the city’s most iconic seafood restaurants and nautical-themed shops – you will likely see fishermen hauling traps and bait barrels lining the docks. As the guide will explain in fascinating detail, life in Portland revolves around the sea and always has. After your waterfront walk, reboard your transportation for a short drive to Shipyard Brewing Company, where you will enjoy a personalized flight of freshly brewed craft beers. You might choose to sample year-round favorites such as the American Pale Ale Golden Nitro and a Blue Fin Stout. You could also opt for some seasonal beers flavored with blueberries, blackberries or pumpkin. Warm pretzels and house-made beer cheese will be served as an accompaniment. A short video on the brewing process will add yet another dimension to the experience.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Stroll the historical working waterfront of Portland, a city with a long seafaring heritage.
• See firsthand how the sea still influences most every aspect of daily life.
• Sample a flight of beers that you select at the Shipyard Brewing Company, a cornerstone of Maine’s beer scene since 1994.
• Watch a video that shows how the microbrewery makes its award-winning beers.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.