6 Facts About Portland Maine

1. Port of Portland Maine is the second-largest cruise and passenger destination in the state and is served by the Ocean Gateway International Marine Passenger Terminal.

2. In 2015, Portland Maine ranked 14th on Travel + Leisure's end-of-year list, "America's 20 Best Cities for Beer Lovers.

3. In 2009, Portland Maine was named the "Foodiest Small Town in America" by Bon Appetit magazine and was featured as a food destination in the New York Times.

4. City of Portland Maine includes more than 700 acres of open space and public parks.

5. On March 8, 1899, Portland Maine annexed the neighboring city of Deering.

6. The Port of Portland Maine is the largest tonnage seaport in New England.