A Soccer Filled Weekend in Maine You Will LoveLive soccer, big screens, and Portland’s coastal buzz set the tone for a weekend built around the game. Whether you’re catching matches in the pubs or streaming key fixtures between waterfront walks and seafood stops, the city keeps the energy high and the vibe easy, social, and unmistakably Maine.AuthorsGoodVibesJohn
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Friday

Percy Inn
The Percy Inn is a charming seven-room boutique inn housed within an 1830 Federal-style row house in Portland’s historic West End. Small, personal, and full of character, it places guests steps from Portland Museum of Art, the Arts District, Longfellow Square, and a short walk from the vibrant waterfront restaurants, breweries, and cobblestone streets of the Old Port.
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Lucky Cheetah
Birthday dinner and drinks at Lucky Cheetah. Dumpling enthusiasts and champagne lovers will love this elevated yet approachable fine-dining experience at Lucky Cheetah. This intimate, underground hideaway features Cantonese classics like Xiaolongbao and Char Siu Bao, complemented by inspired creations like Foie Gras Blackberry Dumplings with a Brown Butter Miso Crumb.
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Thompson Point
After dinner, head over to Summer Sunsets at Thompson Point. Summer Sunsets LIVE is Portland’s premier hangout spot, bringing together the best of this town’s food trucks, musicians and performers, and a top-notch selection of beers, cocktails, and NA offerings from our favorite local partners. Summer Sunsets LIVE is free and open to the public, pet-friendly, kid-friendly, and welcoming to everyone who wants to join the scene and have some relaxed fun on the water’s edge on those unmatched Maine summer nights.
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Saturday

Norimoto Bakery
For breakfast, make your way to Norimoto Bakery, a James Beardaward-winner. Here, you'll find European baking, Japanese sensibility, with Maine ingredients.
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Old Port Culinary Walking Tour from Portland
Engaging tour guides take you to several Old Port and neighboring artisanal shops, restaurants and pubs where you’ll sample a delectable mix of classic Maine, Maine-inspired, up-and-coming, cultural, fancy foods and beverages. Along the way, they’ll dish about the colorful, social and culinary history unique to the “Port City” they call home with lots of additional recommendations on how to dine and imbibe.
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Portland Zoo
The Portland Zoo is widely considered one of the absolute best spots in the country to watch the Champions League. Certified as a "Top 50 Soccer Bar in America" by the Men in Blazers, it is a dedicated hub for European and domestic soccer, so you know I posted up there.
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Portland Hearts of Pine Club Shop
Make sure you stop in the newly opened Hearts of Pine club shop to check out the team gear!
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Fitzpatrick Stadium
It's time for the Hearts of Pine Soccer Game. I recommend parking at the University of Southern Maine (USM) Parking Garage. $8 event-day passes are available.
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Flatbread Company
If you're in the mood for dinner and drinks after the game, swing by Flatbread Company, which has relaxing views of the water from its outdoor patio. This pizza shop is a casual, community-focused restaurant known for its wood-fired flatbread pizzas made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and cooked in traditional clay ovens.
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Sunday

Ugly duckling Maine
Pop into Ugly Duckling, featuring coffee, pastries, breakfast, lunch, cocktails, mocktails, and seasonal favorites. Whether you are stopping by for a quick coffee or a bite, this spot brings together great food, creative drinks, and a welcoming neighborhood feel.
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Portland Museum of Art
The Portland Museum of Art is Maine’s leading art institution, housing more than 22,000 works spanning American, European, and contemporary art. In a light Bourdain-style spirit, it offers a thoughtful cultural pause between lobster rolls and harbor walks. Don't miss The Subway, one of the museum’s most celebrated American masterpieces.
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Old Port
Head down to Portland's Old Port district where you'll find fun shops, delicious restaurants, and iconic spots.
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Terrarium
A jungle oasis in the Old Port, Terrarium is an indoor plant shop and café specializing in plants. Serving up snacks and beverages(including beer & wine), you can sip and snack while browsing for a new house plant, pottery planters, and terrariums.
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Chocolats Passion
Chocolates that are made by hand with organic premium ingredients.
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Heritage Seaweed
Heritage Seaweed carries local dried species like dulse, kombu, nori, sea lettuce, sugar kelp and wakame, plus seaweed seasonings, pickles, salsa, hot sauce, jerky, soup mixes, crunch bars, tea and chocolate.
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Onggi Market & Cafe
For coffee and unique bakery items, make your way to Onggi. You'll absolutely love this fermentation market, bakery, and café serving up hojicha butterscotch oat cookies, kimchi corn cheese souffles, strawberry matcha lattes, miso maple cold brew, and more!
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