Peaks Island is only seventeen minutes from Portland and was once home to a fabulous Boardwalk and World War II Outpost.
Today, the island is a neighborhood that has been incorporated into Portland and is home to artists, retired people, and those who don’t mind commuting from the island.
The population increases substantially in the summertime when people rent beach homes and other waterfront properties.
The ferry runs to Peaks Island from Portland fourteen times daily, so getting to and from the island is never really an issue.
Most people who live on the island use golf carts rather than cars to get around. Visitors can also explore by foot, bicycle, or kayak.
The Fifth Marine Museum provides visitors with a glimpse at the island’s past and the Fifth Maine Regiment that battled in the Civil War. Map