Portland is located in Maine's South Coast Region. Portland offers eclectic sights, soothing sounds and the great salt air. A combination of big city life blends nicely with its cozy appeal. Only 1-1/2 hours from Boston, Portland offers all the amenities of the big city: arts districts, waterfront, museums, parks, elegant hotels, diverse shopping opportunities; but within minutes, one can be strolling through the Maine woods, canoeing down a river, or skiing some of the most thrilling mountains in New England. Read the history of Portland Maine.