Portland, Maine is a quaint, artsy city packed with things to eat, drink, do and Instagram while you’re on a travel assignment with Cross Country. Downtown Portland, also known as The Peninsula, is the heart of the city and where many of the most popular restaurants, bars, shops and attractions are located. Portland is the most populous city in Maine, with more than a third of the state’s total population calling it home. When most people think of Maine, they picture the epic, rocky shoreline, lighthouses and lobster rolls, and you can find all that and so much more in Portland. Here’s our guide to help you get acquainted with this charming city.