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I'm a Southerner who visited Portland, Maine, for the first time. Here are the 9 things that surprised me most.

Matthew WilsonAug 16, 2022, 18:42 IST

My fiancée and I visited Portland, Maine, for the first time, and there were several things that surprised me during our trip.Matthew Wilson

  • I'm a Southerner who visited Portland, Maine, for the first time in March.
  • The weather was cold and the roads were icy, so I'd like to return in the warmer months.
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As an Alabaman exploring Maine for the first time, I felt like I was on the other side of the world.

I was living in Vermont in March, so I took a road trip to Maine.Matthew Wilson

Portland's roads are very narrow, and driving so close to other cars can be a stressful experience.

I found it difficult to drive down the city's narrow, winding streets.Matthew Wilson
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Winter weather can lead to treacherous driving conditions, so visitors should take precautions.

The roads in Portland were icy and slippery during wintertime.Shutterstock

Lobster is less expensive than it is in other places, but it's still not cheap.

Maine is known for its lobster, and it lived up to its reputation.Shutterstock
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Portland's brewery scene makes it a great destination for beer drinkers.

I was really impressed by the breweries in Portland.Shutterstock

My fiancée and I felt completely safe exploring the city, even at night.

We explored all corners of Portland and felt safe everywhere we went.Matthew Wilson
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Portland feels like the perfect combination of city and small-town living.

Portland, Maine, has a small-town feel and a vibrant downtown area.Shutterstock

Chilly temperatures don't keep people from exploring the outdoors.

The beaches in Maine are wonderful, even in March.Matthew Wilson
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Maine's lighthouses are even more stunning in person than they are on postcards.

Visiting the lighthouses in Maine was a highlight of the trip.Matthew Wilson

The city is so pet-friendly that we regretted leaving our dog at home.

In Portland, people brought their dogs to the beaches and into town.Matthew Wilson
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