Cumberland County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal lighthouse with red-roofed houses, rocky shoreline, and the ocean.
A lighthouse on a rocky outcrop with a red-roofed building nearby, a clear blue sky, and the ocean in the background.
A lighthouse, a red-roofed house, and rocky coastline.
A lighthouse, rocky coastline, and a house by the sea.
A lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a house by the sea.

Popular cities in Cumberland County

Portland
Portland
Known for Shopping, Ports and Seafood
The largest city in Maine is a gateway for island hopping in summer, skiing in winter and a thriving cultural center year-round.

Reasons to visit

  • State Theatre
  • East End Beach
  • Portland Museum of Art
Scarborough
Scarborough
Known for Shopping, Beaches and Family-friendly
From salt marshes to sandy beaches, this southern Maine town located on Saco Bay is a naturally beautiful spot with an equally charming downtown area.

Reasons to visit

  • Scarborough Beach State Park
  • Ferry Beach
  • Western Beach
Portland Head Lighthouse
South Portland
Known for Friendly people, Shopping and Dining
Trip time! Discover the local cuisine, seaside and sports in South Portland.

Reasons to visit

  • Bug Light
  • Southern Maine Community College
  • Fort Preble
Freeport
Freeport
Known for Shopping, Dining and Ports
Stroll through this picturesque village in Maine and explore dozens of outlet stores, numerous restaurants and the famous L.L. Bean Flagship Store.

Reasons to visit

  • LL Bean Flagship Store
  • Desert of Maine
  • Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Brunswick
Brunswick
Known for Universities, Theatres and Rivers
Home to Bowdoin College, this small college town in Maine has impressive cultural institutions rivaling those of many big cities.

Reasons to visit

  • Bowdoin College
  • Maine Street
  • Maine State Music Theater
A flowing river with large rocks, surrounded by trees and a snowy bank.
Raymond
Known for Adventure
Escape to Raymond! Enjoy its adventures.