Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine

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Duration:50 minutes (approx.)
Location: Portland, Maine

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This 50-minute sightseeing tour is a fun and unique way to discover Portland, Maine. Board a Vintage Fire Engine and travel back in time as your knowledgeable guide helps relive Portland’s colorful history from a local’s perspective. See lighthouses, Civil War forts, city parks and buildings, interesting stories and a multimedia experience packed with historic images of Maine. This is one family-friendly tour you should not miss out on!

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1. Old Port
The Old Port in Portland, Maine is a quaint historic district with cobblestone streets and shops selling clothing, gourmet food and souvenirs. It’s also a hot spot for nightlife where pubs, breweries and bars draw the younger crowds. There is also a fesh and lively dining scene.
2. Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal
Casco Bay Lines (also known as the Casco Bay Island Transit District, CBITD) is a publicly run transportation company that services the residents of the islands of Casco Bay. These islands include Peaks Island, Little Diamond Island, Great Diamond Island, Diamond Cove, Long Island, Chebeague Island and Cliff Island.
3. Shipyard Brewing Company
Shipyard Brewing Company, founded in 1994 is a brewery and soft drink manufacturer in Portland, Maine. Shipyard is the largest brewer in Maine and is the fourth largest microbrewery in New England.
4. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum is located and operates out of the former Portland Company Marine Complex, the organization was founded in 1993. The collection consists of passenger and freight equipment, as well as artifacts from the 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railways that ran in the state of Maine in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The organization operates a 1 1⁄2-mile (2.4 km) long railroad that runs along the waterfront of Casco Bay and parallels Portland's Eastern Promenade. Historic steam and diesel locomotives and a variety of restored coaches are used to run passenger services on the railroad.
5. Portland Observatory
The Portland Observatory is a historic maritime signal tower at 138 Congress Street in the Munjoy Hill section of Portland, Maine. Built in 1807, it is the only known surviving tower of its type in the United States. Using both a telescope and signal flags, two-way communication between ship and shore was possible several hours before an incoming vessel reached the docks. The tower was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006; it is now managed by a local nonprofit as a museum, and is open to the public. The Portland Observatory is the only remaining maritime signal station in the United States. Tower operations were paid with annual fees collected from shipping merchants, who purchased the right to have their flags stored in the building and hoisted up its flagstaffs when their ships were sighted. A telephone was eventually installed, extending the tower's function until 1923, when the reliability of engine powered vessels and communication by radio made it obsolete.
6. The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is a historic house and museum in Portland, Maine, United States. It is located at 489 Congress Street and is operated by the Maine Historical Society. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962, and administratively added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.
7. Portland Museum of Art
The Portland Museum of Art, or PMA, is the largest and oldest public art institution in the U.S. state of Maine. Founded as the Portland Society of Art in 1882 It is located in the downtown area known area The Arts District in Portland, Maine.
8. Victoria Mansion
Victoria Mansion, also known as the Morse-Libby House or Morse-Libby Mansion, is a landmark example of American residential architecture located in downtown Portland. The brownstone exterior, elaborate interior design, opulent furnishings and early technological conveniences provide a detailed portrait of lavish living in nineteenth-century America. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971 for its architectural significance as a particularly well-preserved Italianate mansion.

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Posted By : Sara_F
The trip was canceled by the tour company for not having enough riders and I’ve not been refunded as promised.
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 11:34:58

Posted By : Cora_D
Great sight seeing and friendly tour guides. We didn't have a lot of time to spend here so the tour was a great way to see the sites and hear some of the history.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 14:54:23

Posted By : Julie_W
It was very educational and interesting. We learned a great deal about the history of Portland while looking at the sites. We highly recommend taking this fire truck tour, especially if it is your first time in Portland!
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 09:22:36

Posted By : joannawD3183SB
Very entertaining and informative tour! It was definately a fun way to see and learn about Portland. Would definitely recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-06-03 10:14:49

Posted By : Jack_F
Great experience. Lots of information in a very fun environment! Highly recommend learned a lot about the history of Portland!! Driver and guide were great and very knowledgeable
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 12:06:33

Posted By : Madison_K
Riley and Mark were great! Had a blast! The sights were lovely and Riley really knows his stuff! 10 out of 10 will take my out of town visitors again!
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 10:13:29

Posted By : Angie_F
We really enjoyed our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Great way to get an overview of the city.
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 09:14:07

Posted By : michelledP3262ND
Amanda, Roger, and Keith were very friendly and put on an a great tour! They gave us a lot of history and eating suggestions.
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 16:18:59

Posted By : carlagoetz
So much fun! Everyone was so kind and enjoyed showing us the town and telling us about the history. The tour guide was awesome. She was full of knowledge and had fun explaining things. Would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 10:10:26

Posted By : DONNA H
It was very informative the only draw back was we couldn't see what she was referring to as we were sitting on the passenger side and most things were behind us.
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Posted On : 2024-05-22 13:32:38