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This charming island off Portland, Maine, is a peaceful island escape—and it has a scenic 4-mile loop to walk, bike, or explore by golf cart

Peaks Island offers scenic coastal loops, quiet beaches, and historic sites just 20 minutes away.
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I spent $15 taking a ferry from downtown Portland to an island off the coast of Maine. It was a great day trip.

I paid $15 to take a ferry from downtown Portland, Maine, to nearby Peaks Island. The short ferry ride provided me with great views of Maine and Casco Bay. Overall, I enjoyed the affordable ride and ...
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Spend a day on Portland, Maine's most popular island

ISLANDS OF CASCO BAY. ISLAND CARS FOR EXAMPLE, HAVE A DECIDEDLY CASUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH LITTLE DETAILS LIKE LICENSE PLATES OVER ON LONG ISLAND, BUNNYHOP LANE MAY HAVE NO OFFICIAL ROAD SIGN, BUT ...
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I spent $15 taking a ferry from downtown Portland to an island off the coast of Maine. It was a great day trip.

I like living in Portland, Maine, but sometimes I wish for a change of scenery on the weekends. Fortunately, I have several options for day trips since the local Casco Bay Island ferry service offers ...