Odyssey Whale Watch – East End Beach loop from Portland

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Odyssey Whale Watch – East End Beach loop from Portland

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9,392

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Odyssey Whale Watch – East End Beach loop from Portland

02:08

8.09km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 1.55 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.55 km

Odyssey Whale Watch

Highlight • Structure

We went on a whale watching tour. We spotted a humpback whale mother and calf. Incredibly impressive! Very difficult to photograph. You see the blow briefly, then a back and …

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3.50 km

East End Beach

Highlight • Beach

East End Beach backs up to Eastern Promenade, which is one of Portland's most popular waterfront parks. The paved path following the shore line is a great trail to use for accessing this beach area.

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5.43 km

Eastern Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

The Eastern Cemetery is a historic cemetery on Congress Street in Portland, Maine. The cemetery was opened in 1668 and is the oldest historic site in the city. The cemetery …

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5.95 km

Lincoln Park

Highlight • Natural

Tucked between Congress and Franklin Streets in Portland, Lincoln Park is one of the city’s oldest public green spaces. It was laid out shortly after the devastating fire of 1866 …

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6.36 km

Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Monument Square

Highlight • Monument

In the heart of Portland, Maine, Monument Square marks a crossroads between old and new. Once called Market Square, it has long been a central point in the city. Today, …

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6.40 km

Time and Temperature Building

Highlight • Monument

The Time and Temperature Building is a 14-story office building on Congress Street in Portland, Maine. The building is named after a neon sign on the roof that has displayed …

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6.92 km

State Theatre Portland

Highlight • Monument

The State Theatre is a historic theatre on Congress Street in Portland, Maine. The theatre opened in 1929 and had a capacity of 2,200 spectators. For over 30 years it …

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7.02 km

Portland Museum of Art

Highlight • Monument

The Portland Museum of Art is the largest and oldest public art institution in Maine. The museum was founded in 1882 as the Portland Society of Art and is located …

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8.09 km

End point

Bus stop

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