Tourists visit Portland's historic Old Port district along Portland Harbor, at the mouth of the Fore River and part of Casco Bay, and the Arts District, which runs along Congress Street in the middle of the city. Portland Head Light is also located in nearby Cape Elizabeth and is the entrance to Portland Harbor.
The official city seal depicts a phoenix rising from ashes, which aligns with the city's motto, Resurgam, Latin for "I will rise again." The city of Portland, Oregon was named for Portland, Maine.
Portland hosts many internationally and renowned bars, taverns and restaurants. The downtown area have a high concentration of eating and drinking establishments, with many more to be found throughout the rest of the peninsula, outlying neighborhoods, and Portland's neighboring communities. Local lore holds that Portland Maine ranks among the top U.S. cities in restaurants and bars per capita. According to the Maine Restaurant Association, Portland is currently home to about 230 restaurants. Many of these institutions cater to niche markets, perhaps most notably the harvest of local sea cucumbers that are primarily exported to Asian markets.
Portland has developed a national reputation for the quality of its restaurants and eateries. In 2009, Portland was named the "Foodiest Small Town in America" by Bon Appétit magazine, and was featured in the New York Times as a food destination. In 2007, Portland was nominated as one of three finalists for "Delicious Destination of the Year" at the Food Network Awards. Many local Portland, Maine chefs have gained national attention over the past few years.
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