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Hidden Gems·Downtown·Portland, ME

Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House

★4.4Google rating(174 reviews)
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
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A walled Federal-era garden hidden behind a historic Congress Street house

The Maine Historical Society and Wadsworth-Longfellow House pairs a charming storefront facade with one of Portland's most genuinely interesting interiors — the vintage details inside the Longfellow House feel preserved rather than restored. It's great for photos, but the real payoff is the walled garden out back.

🕐Best time to visit: Weekday afternoons when tours are small and unhurried

489 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Our Take

The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is Portland's oldest standing structure on the peninsula — a Federal-style brick townhouse with a walled garden that feels completely removed from the busy street just outside its gate. It's a thoughtful stop that rewards the curious traveler willing to slow down.

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489 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

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