Visitors to the Greater Portland region will find more than enough to explore without even leaving the peninsula. Though smaller than some of its east coast rivals, this little city has a world-class dining scene, a truly magnificent art museum, and plenty of places to enjoy the scenic rocky coast. The city maintains much of its 19th-century architecture and flavor and the character of the trading and fishing settlement it once was when it was established in 1632. Today, visitors will find a working waterfront where fishing boats arrive and depart, mingling with a sophisticated urban center.