Take in the sounds and scenic views of the promenade on this beautiful walk
Explore the Eastern Promenade on a self-guided audio tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Fort Allen Park
- Munjoy Hill
- Eastern Promenade Trail
- Pomroy Rock
- East End Beach
Description
This scenic walk brings you through one of the most beautiful vistas in Portland, Maine. It starts with a spectacular overlook of Portland Harbor, Casco Bay and the islands, and continues down by the waterfront to East End Beach.
Along the way, you’ll hear stories from a local about what it was like growing up on Munjoy Hill and having access to the Eastern Prom. As you cross the railroad tracks, you’ll hear from the engineers that keep the historic steam engines running. Included are tips on what birds to look out for depending on the time of year.
Put on a pair of headphones and start the tour by downloading the app. The audio plays automatically at exactly the right place using your smartphone’s GPS. You may pause the walk at any time to take in the view.
This self-guided tour is narrated by Dianne Ballon - a sound artist, sound designer and an avid bird watcher. She invites you to discover through sight and sound the Eastern Promenade — a place she returns to in all seasons.
Included / Excluded
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Portland
Start Location Directions: The walk begins at the corner of Fort Allen Park next to the hi-rise. Continue on Fore Street (which become Eastern Promenade) all the way up the hill until the view opens up. On your right is the only high rise building. The starting point begins at the walkway by the corner of the only high rise building and Fort Allen Park. Park along the right hand side of the road from the condo building. Or, continue to a parking lot on your right. From the North: Route 295 South Exit 7-- Rt. 1 / Franklin Street Right at end of Exit: stay in middle lane, which turns into left lane. After a series of intersections, turn left on Fore Street. Follow Fore Street all the way up to Fort Allen Park. From the South: Route 295 North Exit 7-- Rt. 1 / Franklin Street Stay in middle lane, which turns into left lane. After a series of intersections, turn left on Fore Street. Follow Fore Street all the way up to Fort Allen Park.
End Location: Portland
Commentary
Audio : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This is a self-guided audio tour.
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned on the tour are excluded from the price.
- Install the VoiceMap app beforehand and use the code included with your ticket to download the tour.
- Remember your headphones, unless you've booked a driving tour.
- Charge your phone's battery. The way VoiceMap uses GPS to play audio automatically can be battery intensive.
Cancellation
No cancellation
Options and Pricing
| Tour Download Voucher | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Voucher Access Code (6 - 120 years) | $4.99 |
Additional Information
<div>Not wheelchair accessible, Strollers can be used for the walkways but will have to be carried down the steps and over the railroad tracks to get to the waterfront.</div>
About operator:
VoiceMap makes audio tours easy and accessible. It has a beautifully simple tour app, a straightforward publishing tool, and a team of helpful editors.
Basic Information
- Duration: 25 minutes - 45 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
