Portland, Maine

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Harvest on the Harbor. Portland celebrates itself

Portland, Maine, began with an economy based heavily on fishing, but over the years has built up a bustling service sector as well. The Harvest on the Harbor festival combines these two by showing off what local chefs and other food and drink professionals can do with the region’s abundant local foods, especially locally caught lobster. Harvest on the Harbor lasts until Oct 21, so if you’re the jet-setting type, there’s still time for a weekend getaway.