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Portland — Maine city guide

Portland Head Light's own page says Fort Williams Park is free to enter and open sunrise to sunset, the seasonal museum (Memorial Day to Indigenous Peoples Day) charges adults $2.00 and children 6–18 $1.00, and parking is listed at $6 for the two-hour minimum and $2 an hour after. NOAA's Portland normals give a July high of 79.5°F, a January high of 32.4°F and 18.6 inches of January snow. We read the park facts through a search summary and verified no Portland bus fare.

Portland at a glance
TopicDetail
Best forA lighthouse visit and a coastal city base
Trade-offsDetails via a search summary; cold, snowy winters
Getting aroundWe verified no local transit fare
Key placesPortland Head Light, Fort Williams Park
NearbyKennebunkport, Camden

What to see and do

Prices are from the park's own page (read October 20, 2026, via a search summary); confirm hours, parking rates and the museum season before you go.

Practical notes

See transportation for the transit facts we verified and the hotels guide for how lodging taxes work. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.

Our assessment

Check the park's page for current parking rates; we have not visited.

Sources

Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 20, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.

Frequently asked questions

Is Portland Head Light free?

The park is free to enter; the museum charges $2 for adults and parking is separate.

How cold is Portland in January?

NOAA's normal high is 32.4°F and the low 15.6°F.

How much snow does Portland get?

The normals show 18.6 inches in January and 16.6 in February.

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