Private jet charter to Portland
Outdoorsy Maine isn’t known for its urban centres, but Portland is an emerging hotspot that’s well worth a visit. Nestled on the south coast overlooking beautiful Casco Bay, visitors have traditionally been drawn to this small deep-Northeastern city for its quaint lighthouses, charming port and lobster rolls – but in recent years, the characterful coastal metropolis has gently modernised and now hosts a slew of hip breweries, world-class restaurants and a burgeoning creative community. Get a fast quote with Air Charter Service and charter a private jet today.
Portland is a small and walkable city, so choose a downtown hotel for easy access to all the main attractions. With its brick facades and working waterfront, historic Old Port is the city’s cultural heart, where you can lose hours exploring cobblestoned streets lined with independent boutiques, contemporary art galleries, coffee shops and restaurants. Portland’s farm-to-fork cuisine and flavoursome seafood have made the city a foodie favourite in recent years, so be sure to stop for a bite to eat and experience its culinary offerings for yourself. It also has one of the United States’ fastest growing craft brewery scenes, which is the perfect excuse for a pub-crawl to sample a range of local ales.
For a dose of culture, discover Portland’s many museums and galleries. Peruse works by Warhol and Monet at the Portland Museum of Art, view beautifully preserved original furnishings in the Italianate 19th-century Victoria Mansion, and admire the 18th-century home where famous poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote much of his work. Further afield, the iconic Portland Head Light is one of Maine’s most photographed landmarks and the state’s oldest lighthouse. Some of the city’s loveliest architecture sits in the West End, a stunning Victorian village where visitors can take a self-guided tour passing shingle-style mansions, quirky Queen Anne cottages, Greek revival homes and federalist townhouses. Afterwards, take a stroll along the peaceful waterfront promenade, which offers glorious sunset views.
Along with its urban attractions, Portland is a great base for exploring some of Maine’s coastal towns, such as the maritime village of Kennebunkport or the summer resort of York with its sandy beaches and sprawling golf clubs. Set aside some time for an island-hopping adventure around Casco Bay, which is dotted with hundreds of scenic Calendar Islands (named by the famous Captain John Smith, who wrongly assumed there was one for every day of the year). The most popular, Peaks Island, is beloved for its colourful cottages and pebbled beaches.
Simply contact one of our team and we can arrange everything you need to charter a private jet to Portland, landing at Portland International Jetport.
