The young men who work there are SO FRIENDLY and SO HELPFUL!…read moreOver the past few months we have had to attend business in the courthouse quite often. Parking is difficult to find nearby, especially for those with mobility problems. However, on multiple occasions when the sign at the entrance said "FULL", we have asked the attendant if there was possibly a handicapped space despite the signage. EVERY TIME they were able to accommodate us and did so with a smile. We have been so grateful to these young men who went out of their way to be helpful. They deserve recognition for going above and beyond. In addition to this, the price for parking can't be beat!

2023 update - Ray has been reassigned to another county job. They took away the major reason to…read moreuse this garage. Poor management decision. Prices have increased to the highest rate in Portland. There is a very confusing list of different parking options that don't apply to summer people. I'm so disgusted with the changes I will never park here again. Portland mismanagement at its worst.

Park Naked Parked…read morehere while visiting DT Portland as it was downtown adjacent and we don't mind walking. The Good: *As stated above, it was a good location near the heart of DT Portland and everything was just a short 5-10min walk away. *Up front pricing (this will be evident why this is important later) *We liked the design of the panic garage, as it was easy and hassle-free, unlike a lot of these modern garages that are waaayyyyyy too complicated for their own good. The Meh: *$5/hr w/ a max of $50/all-day. While not terrible, there were cheaper parking garages around but it is what it is. Fwiw, these prices are more expensive than parking in SF, so put that in your pipe and smoke it. The Ugly: *We have friends in the area, and they warned us of "predatory parking garages" that don't state their prices before entering. So, if you don't see a price then do not enter or prepare to pay the consequences. Conclusion: Not the worst place to park, but there's better options.

Parking at this location is predatory at best. Upon entering the garage, there is no signage…read moreindicating any such hourly or flat rate for parking. I parked here for 9 hours and paid $45- this is a Boston rate in a city far smaller. The garage was nowhere near full, but if the price were displayed prior to entering, business would likely drop off from the few that park here. There's ample parking nearby, so why not lower the rate to keep it competitive? If you set a day rate of $20/day I would think there would be far more business than presently. Recommendations: -Be transparent and display your rates BEFORE people enter. Failing to do so is a predatory tactic. -Lower your rates so people would actually park here, especially if you plan to display rates. The garage is 7 levels and most of them are empty during peak morning hours. -Consider a day/flat rate pricing. -If you are going for hourly, tell me what amount it caps at if at all.

This parking garage is on the pricier side but conveniently located near all the shops and…read morerestaurants in downtown Portland. There's a level 1 charger on the ground floor which is inexpensive but very slow. There's also construction going on so it's tight and the parking where the ev charger is located is angled and hard to get in and out of.

Garage was big and in good location but pricey. We noticed bird feathers and blood all over the…read moresecond level. Some bones on the ground too -- unclear if they came from the birds. Seems safe enough just weird

Private lot. Open to the public on weekends. 1/2 the price of public parking(except for street…read moremeters). Great deal for a full day. Weekends only.

Parking in Portland can be tricky especially in the height of tourist season. This parking lot is…read morelocated behind Black Tie/Sapporo and Liquid Riot/Nine Stones. I feel fortunate that we have a permit on one of our cars for this lot due to one of us being employed at a nearby company. There is public parking here in the off hours, after 5pm on weekdays and on weekends. Generally it is $5 I think, but we thought we saw $10 on the 4th of July. The big bonus about this lot... When you exit you have a stop light so you don't have fight to get out... Unless people are blocking the intersection.

This is your normal bus/ train station that has the Concord bus going from it and the Amtrak…read moreDowneaster. These trains and buses go through Maine to Boston/ NYC. This transportation hub is spacious and clean with plenty of seating options. They have bathrooms and vending machines too. It was my first time here and will probably be here again in the future. The Concord bus was soo easy to take.

Look, the transportation center is great for catching the bus directly to Logan but that's about…read moreit. I was about to miss the bus and the gentleman selling me my ticket was in no rush whatsoever. He was chatting with his coworkers, who were also not helping people. I then proceeded to get in the huge line. Luckily a nice lady told me my bus was loaded and about the leave and I was in the wrong line. I quickly went outside and the bus driver was very nice. The bus ride itself is fine, not amazing, not bad plus you get a free bottle of water. The bus drops you at your departure terminal which makes the whole situation so easy and worth the $61 round trip. Parking is an issue here so have someone drop you off, if possible.

Congress Squark Park, an open and public concrete space - and home to Union Station Clock -, was…read morecreated through an urban renewal project in the early 80's. Thankfully, the NPO Friends of Congress Square Park have done a lot over the years to protect it from outside buyers, preserve it, and breathe new life into it. This once deteriorated space has become a hub for arts, entertainment, and community togetherness. Over the course of the past many years I have... - Been entertained by the Circus Conservatory of America - Listened to the Maine Marimba Ensemble perform - Watched fire jugglers - Looked at art - Played an impromptu game of kickball ... in the park. And that was before all of the great things that are now intentionally planned for the space! Now, there's... - copious amounts of lovely seating - food trucks - even more musical and theater performances - outdoor movies - dance lessons - group knitting sessions - yoga and tai chi - kid-friendly activities ... all in the park. So impressed and grateful towards the Friends of Congress Square Park for what they've done. Bravo, folks! Thank you!

Adorable little park with incredible public space offerings & events throughout the year.read more

Eat, Drink, & Be Ferry…read more Ferry service that charters passengers from Portland harbor to one of numerous inhabited islands just off the coast. We chartered a Ferry ride to Peak's Island on a crisp early Autumn day. The Good: *You can load your car on the Ferry *Nice boat with a top view *Staff was friendly enough *Fairly inexpensive at $14/adult & $7/child for round-trip ticket. *They also do scenic boat tours, as well as the Ferry service. Check their website for dates and times. The Meh: *Peak season pricing on autos that can go from Off-Peak Season price of $70-100 (depending on vehicle size) to $150-170 for Peak Season price. The Ugly: *Make sure to plan your day accordingly with the boat schedule. You don't want to get stuck on an island there without a reservation. Conclusion: Even if you just go out to the island and back, it's still worth the $14 of entertainment riding across the ocean.

Granted I took the ferry to Peaks Island the wrong time of the year, however, I thought Casco Bay…read moreLines offered a great service to the nearby islands. The website is very user friendly so I knew what time and the rate I was expecting to pay. The rate was very reasonable. The company was very easy to locate. The waiting area was very clean, vending machines along with washrooms. The announcements for the ferry was very clear. The company will first load the vehicles including trucks then passengers. I was amazed how many vehicles can fit on the ferry. It seems to have plenty of space available for passengers. On the return trip, same thing, first the vehicles and then passengers. Within 15 - 20 minutes, you are back to the dock. Great company to head to one of the islands.

I stayed at the Residence Inn for several days - and parking for the hotel is in the Ocean Gateway…read moreGarage. My parking was covered by my hotel stay. The garage is right next to the hotel. Stairs and elevators take you to any level. The garage has two entrances/exits - with automated systems that allow you to enter and exit the garage. The garage was clean and well maintained. I had no issues getting in or out. #OceanGatewayGarage

Easy in, easy out, next to hotel and reasonable rates if staying at the Marriott. Safe, clean and…read moreefficient.

Located just a little past Franklin Arterial when driving from Trader Joes on Marginal. It will be…read moreon your left hand side. Plenty of spots to park.