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Commercial Street runs along the edge of the city's downtown district along the water and is home to an array of busy restaurants, cafés, bars and boutiques. Resting right on the water’s edge, Commercial Street is a welcome haven for tourists and locals alike, with fresh sea breezes, beautiful maritime scenes of ships coming and going, and fisherman hauling in the catch.
Cobblestone streets lined with quaint, charming buildings from the late 19th and 20th centuries give the area an old-world European look. Shops selling succulent seafood and other Maine treats offer a quintessential New England feel. If you are wondering what to see in Portland, Commercial Street is a great place to visit. Architectural gems will take you back in time, such as the Customs House, a unique fusion of Renaissance Revival and Second Empire architectural styles. Commercial Stree Mapt
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