Though it isn't the magnet for visitors that Portland proper is, South Portland offers plenty of reasons to take a detour—from the recreational (lighthouses, breweries, several good eateries, a good beach, and reputable cannabis dispensaries) to the practical (Maine's biggest mall is here, and the area has easy access to the airport).
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