If you’re looking for one of the most beautiful city strolls along U.S. Route 1, Portland’s Eastern Promenade trail delivers sweeping views of Casco Bay and the Calendar Islands. Designed in 1905 by the Olmsted Brothers (the same family behind New York’s Central Park), this 68-acre park is a mix of history, recreation, and postcard-worthy scenery.

You’ll find a wide walking path perfect for morning jogs, dog walks, or just sitting on a bench with a coffee from one of Portland’s nearby cafés. The Promenade also features Fort Allen Park, where old cannons and a Civil War monument remind you of Maine’s coastal defense history. Below the bluff, East End Beach offers a sandy spot to launch a kayak or watch sailboats drift by.

Whether you’re catching a sunrise over the water, watching cruise ships ease into port, or enjoying a summer concert on the lawn, the Eastern Promenade is a reminder that Route 1’s beauty isn’t just about the road; it’s about the views waiting just steps away.

📍 Just over a mile from U.S. Route 1 in Portland, ME