
1) Portland, Maine
With a quaint waterfront, loads off offshore islands to explore, and a blossoming foodie scene, Portland is making quite a name for itself. At its core, this city is a fishing town and the evidence of this is clearly seen on Commercial Street. One of the city’s main drags, the waterfront street has seafood markets and lobster boats docking on one side and specialty boutiques on the other. The rough around the edges vibe blends with the city’s rising reputation as a hipster’s paradise, making Portland a super cool place to live. The Old Port is incredibly charming with funky coffee shops, locally made products, and gastro pub-style restaurants. In the last decade, Portland has expanded its culinary scene and tops the best foodie destination lists. There are also dozens of lively bars around the downtown area, so going out with friends or meeting new folks is easy and fun.

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