Episode 14: Eastern Promenade

Interestingly, the license plates in Eastern Promenade, Portland perfectly describe this favorite tourist spot in one word: Vacationland. This place is truly the perfect vacation getaway for families, couples, friends and whatnots.If you’re out with your special someone, you might want to wander along Commercial Street. There you will come upon a distinctively romantic fence covered with “love locks” on the waterfront. Just like the ones you find in Paris and a few other cities, these “love locks” serve as professions of love between couples. Make sure to have yours engraved with your names, the date and your love messages to each other.Go down to the waterfront, at Old Port in Portland, and you will come across a piece of the Berlin Wall. The Berlin Wall is the historic wall that once separated East and West Germany. Tradition still remains and the locals still take afternoon strolls with their children to the grassy park on the Eastern Promenade, which provides a perfect view of the historic Casco Bay. This vast expanse of lawn is the perfect spot for everything: picnics, reading your favorite books, Frisbee with friends and pets, watching ferry boats come and go, or simply enjoying the sunset. During low tide, you can enjoy a walk on the nice little city beach that stretches down the slope of this grassy hill.Take a stroll and you will find Fort Allen Park, which is dedicated to the veterans of World War I.Another thing to try is Allen’s Coffee-Flavored Brandy, or popularly known as the “champagne of Maine.” It’s a great souvenir liquor to bring home to your friends.And to your great convenience, parking in Portland is not an issue. Its vast lands provide sufficient parking space both on the streets at metered spots and in parking garages. Plus, the locals are very helpful and tourist-friendly!So this is where we’ll stop. Take a stroll and relax your eyes on the beautiful scenery in front of you.Have a nice day!Photo eastern promenade by mararie is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0